Kyonghung County
Kyonghung County
경흥군 | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kyŏnghŭng-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeongheung-gun |
 Map of North Hamgyong showing the location of Kyonghung | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | North Hamgyong Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp;, 3 workers' districts, 12 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 920 km2 (360 sq mi) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
| • Total | 107,327 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Kyŏnghŭng County is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. Formerly known as Ŭndŏk County (Korean: 은덕군; Hancha:
The county borders the People's Republic of China to the northeast. Except for the southwest, it is dominated by low hills, with occasional plains. The highest point is Songjinsan, which is 1,146 m (3,760 ft). The dominant river is the Tumen, which separates the county from China. The level ground along the Tumen is developed, but approximately 80% of the county is forested.
Mining, particularly coal mining, is the chief industry in Undok, where lignite is found; Undok is the site of the Aoji Coal Mine. In addition, farming and livestock raising are widespread. The chief crops are maize, rice, soybeans, and potatoes. The Aoji-ri Chemical Complex is located in the county as well.
Undok lies on the Hambuk Line and Hoeam Line railroads.
History[edit]
Under Joseon period "Kyunghung", the ancient name of Undok, was one of the six post/garrisons (Korean: 육진; Hancha:
Notable personalities[edit]
Administrative divisions[edit]
Kyŏnghŭng County is divided into 1 town ("Ŭp") 12 villages ("Ri") and 3 worker's districts ("Rodongjagu").
| Chosŏn'gŭl | Hancha | |
|---|---|---|
| Ŭndŏk-ŭp | 은덕읍 | |
| Myŏngryong-rodongjagu | 명룡노동자구 | |
| Obong-rodongjagu | 오봉노동자구 | 梧鳳 |
| Ryongyŏl-lodongjagu | 룡연노동자구 | |
| Angil-li | 안길리 | |
| Changp'yŏng-ri | 장평리 | |
| Ch'ŏlju-ri | 철주리 | |
| Haksong-ri | 학송리 | |
| Kŭmsong-ri | 금송리 | |
| Kwirang-ri | 귀락리 | |
| Myŏngdŏng-ri | 명덕리 | |
| Rokya-ri | 록야리 | |
| Sin'asal-li | 신아산리 | |
| Songhang-ri | 송학리 | |
| Songsal-li | 송산리 | |
| T'aeyang-ri | 태양리 |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Location of the four forts and the six posts
- In Korean language online encyclopedias:
