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Chongjin

geographical name

Chong·​jin ˈchəŋ-ˈjin How to pronounce Chongjin (audio)
variants or Cheongjin
city and port on the East Sea (Sea of Japan) in northeastern North Korea

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“Chongjin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chongjin. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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