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Wonsan waterfront (2937890043)
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The Songdowon International Children's Camp in Wonsan hosts around 400 international children annually.

Wonsan
North Korea
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Wonsan

North Korea

Country
North Korea
Population
363.1K
Coordinates
39.15, 127.45
576th most populous city in the world

Wonsan, previously known as Wonsanjin (元山津), is a port city and naval base located in Kangwon Province, North Korea, on the eastern side of the Korean Peninsula, on the Sea of Japan. It is the provincial capital. The port was opened by Japanese forces in 1880.

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