Kimhyongjik County
Kimhyŏngjik County is a kun of Ryanggang Province, North Korea. Formerly known as Huch'ang County, it was renamed in 1988 after Kim Il Sung's father, Kim Hyŏng-jik.
Kim Hyŏng-jik County 김형직군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 김형직군 |
| • Hancha | 金亨稷郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kimhyŏngjik-kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gimhyeongjik-gun |
 Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Kimhyongjik | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Ryanggang |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 6 workers' districts, 9 ri |
The 2004 Ryanggang explosion occurred at Wŏltal-lodongjagu in this county.
Geography
Kimhyŏngjik is located in the northwestern part of the Kaema Plateau. It borders China to the north (Yalu River region). Although the south is a plateau region, the Yalu River is in the north. The Hŭisaekpong and Rangrim mountain ranges are partly in this county. The highest peak is Hŭisaek-pong. The region bordering on the Yalu River is mainly precipices. The main streams are the Yalu River and its tributaries. The county's land area is 93% forested.
Administrative divisions
Kimghyŏngjik county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 6 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 9 ri (villages):
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Economy
Forestry is the main industry. The main rivers are used to transport timber. Iron, gold, silver, copper, tungsten, graphite and nickel deposits are found in the county. Agriculture is also practised. Red pepper, corn, beans, potatoes, rice and flax are mainly produced. Sericulture is also practised.
Transportation
The Pukbunaeryuk Line of the Korean State Railway and various roads serve the county.
See also
External links
- (in Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
