Chongjin
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Official foreign advisories strongly caution against all travel to North Korea.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Official UK travel advisory recommends avoiding all travel to the entire country.
- High level of government restriction and isolation impacting international visitors.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chongjin month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chongjin are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -11°C), and August the wettest (about 278 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.8 | -10.8 | 24 | 7.1 |
| February | -0.9 | -9.0 | 19 | 8.4 |
| March | 5.8 | -3.0 | 31 | 9.4 |
| April | 11.8 | 2.7 | 32 | 9.8 |
| May | 16.9 | 8.7 | 69 | 9.9 |
| June | 20.1 | 14.3 | 105 | 9.0 |
| July | 24.4 | 19.7 | 145 | 8.6 |
| August | 25.1 | 20.0 | 278 | 8.2 |
| September | 21.4 | 14.3 | 106 | 9.0 |
| October | 14.8 | 6.3 | 41 | 8.4 |
| November | 6.9 | -0.7 | 45 | 7.0 |
| December | -1.0 | -8.0 | 20 | 7.0 |
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People and places shaping Chongjin
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Research updated Tuesday, October 13, 2026Past and future events in Chongjin
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Previously
- Chongjin Shipyard Accident
On May 21, 2025, a newly developed Korean People's Navy destroyer suffered a major accident during a side launch manoeuvre in the Port of Chongjin.
- March 2008 Chongjin Market Protests
On 4 March 2008, a crowd of women merchants protested in Chongjin in response to tightened market controls and rising grain prices.
- August 2008 Protest Rally
On 24 August 2008, a clash between foot patrol agents and female merchants escalated into a massive protest rally in Chongjin.
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01 · OverviewChongjin, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Chongjin took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Chongjin
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Chongjin
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Chongjin
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Chongjin
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chongjin located and what are its coordinates?
Chongjin is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 41.7956, 129.7758, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chongjin?
Chongjin has a recorded population of approximately 327,000 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chongjin?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chongjin include KO-KP, with KPW used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chongjin?
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