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Hamhung
city in North Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hamhung is a city in North Korea. It is the capital of South Hamgyong Province. It is the second largest city in North Korea and has the population of 768,551 as of 2008[update].[1]
Quick Facts 함흥시, Korean transcription(s) ...
Hamhung
함흥시 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Chosŏn'gŭl | 함흥시 |
• Hancha | 咸興市 |
• McCune-Reischauer | Hamhŭng-si |
• Revised Romanization | Hamheung-si |
![]() A view of Hamhung | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Kwannam |
Area | |
• Total | 330 km2 (130 sq mi) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 559,056 |
• Dialect | Hamgyŏng |
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