Hamhung

/hɑːmˈhʌŋ/ noun

Definition

A city in North Korea, historically known as an industrial and trading center.

Etymology

From Korean place name origins, the city having been an important location in Korean history long before the modern division of North and South Korea.

Kelly Says

Hamhung was North Korea's second-largest city and a major chemical and textile center, but it became relatively isolated after the Korean War, making it less known to outsiders despite its significant historical importance to the region!

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