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Definition of wonsan

wonsan

/ˈwɔːnˌsɑːn/
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wonsan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city and naval base situated in Kangwon Province on the eastern coast of North Korea, located along the Sea of Japan.

Example

"Historically serving as a strategic maritime hub, Wonsan is currently being developed as a coastal tourist destination by the North Korean government."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Korean Wonsan (元山), literally translating to 'first mountain' or 'original mountain'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wonsan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wonsan
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