Hamhung

Korea (North) / Hamgyongnamdo / Toksangwan /
 city, capital city of state/province/region

(함흥시/咸興市)
Hamhung City (Hamhŭng-si), South Hamgyong Province, DPRK.
Capital of South Hamgyŏng Province, Hamhŭng is the second largest city in North Korea with a population of about 881,000. It is famed as the birthplace of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon dynasty. During the Korean War 90% of the city was destroyed.
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Coordinates:   40°0'35"N   127°38'18"E