Fun facts about Chongjin
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Chongjin was a small fishing village prior to the Japanese annexation of Korea.
Chongjin
North Korea
Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
From the “History” section
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Chongjin is the only city in North Korea other than Pyongyang and Wonsan to operate a tram system.
Chongjin
North Korea
Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
From the “Transport” section
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The city is home to the football team, the Ch'ŏngjin Chandongcha.
Chongjin
North Korea
Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
From the “Culture” section
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Chongjin's port is thought to be the second most economically important shipping port in North Korea.
Chongjin
North Korea
Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
From the “Economy” section
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Chongjin has two sister cities: Changchun and Jilin in China.
Chongjin
North Korea
Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast. Originally a small fishing village, it industrialized significantly under Japanese rule and later under the North Korean government.
From the “Sister cities” section
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