Donghae Coast

The Donghae Coast is a region of stretching along the entire east coast of the North Korean part of the peninsula. It encompasses the provinces of North Hamgyong, South Hamgyong and Kangwon as well as the special city region.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations: Hamhung and Chongjin.

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Hamhŭng is 's second-largest city, and a major port city and industrial hub.

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is the capital of 's .

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, previously known as Wonsanjin, is a port city…

Destinations to Discover

Places to explore: Rason and Kumgangsan.

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is a North Korean special city and ice-free port…

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, literally the Diamond Mountains, is in .
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Donghae Coast

Latitude of center
40.17° or 40° 10′ 12″ north
Longitude of center
128.46° or 128° 27′ 36″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q14214077
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In Other Languages

“Donghae Coast” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Costa orientale nordcoreana”

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