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Chongju (North Korea)
Chŏngju (; also Jŏngju) is a ''si'', or city, in southern North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. Prior to 1994, it was designated as a ''kun'' or county. The terrain is mostly level, but mountainous in the north. To the south lies the Chŏngju Plain, where the hills do not rise above . Chŏngju also includes approximately 10 islands in the Yellow Sea. Geography Some 40 percent of Chŏngju is covered by coniferous forestland. Administrative divisions Chŏngju is divided into 14 ''tong'' (neighbourhoods) and 18 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Local agriculture is dominated by orcharding and rice farming; the chestnuts of this region are especially famous. Transportation The city is served by both road and rail; it is the junction point of the P'yŏngŭi and P'yŏngbuk lines of the Korean State Railway. Politics In February 2011, the city and others in North P'yŏngan had rare protests, of a few score of people, calling for adequate provision of rice and power. At the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities In North Korea
The important cities of North Korea have self-governing status equivalent to that of provinces. Pyongyang, the largest city and capital, is classified as a chikhalsi (Special cities of North Korea, capital city), while three cities (see the list below) are classified as t'ŭkpyŏlsi (special city). Other cities are classified as si (city) and are under provincial jurisdiction, at the same level as counties (see Administrative divisions of North Korea). List ;Notes: * All population figures come from the 2008 North Korean census. * Several former special cities have been re-merged with their provinces, including Chongjin, Hamhung and Kaesong. * Rason was annexed into North Hamgyong Province in 2004, but was later promoted back to special city in 2010 to help manage it for foreign investment. * Chosŏn'gŭl has replaced Hancha; Hancha has not been officially used in North Korea since the 1950s. (Note: foundation dates are the dates the cities were legally founded as their curr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean State Railway
The Korean State Railway (), commonly called the State Rail () is the operating arm of the Ministry of Railways of North Korea and has its headquarters at P'yŏngyang. The current Minister of Railways is Chang Jun Song. History 1945–1953: Liberation, Partition, and the Korean War The railway lines of North Korea were originally built during the Japanese occupation of Korea by the Chosen Government Railway (''Sentetsu''), the South Manchuria Railway (''Mantetsu'') and various privately owned railway companies such as the Chosen Railway (''Chōtetsu''). At the end of the Pacific War, in the territory of today's North Korea Sentetsu owned of railway, of which was standard gauge, and was narrow gauge; in the same territory, privately owned railway companies owned of rail lines, of which was standard gauge and was narrow gauge. At the same time, in September 1945 in the future territory of the DPRK there were 678 locomotives (124 steam tank, 446 tender, 99 narrow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Chongju (1950)
The Battle of Chongju (29–30 October 1950) took place during the United Nations Command (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, which followed the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the Korean War. The battle was fought between Australian forces from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and the 17th Tank Brigade of the Korean People's Army (KPA) for control of Chongju, North Korea and the surrounding area. After detecting a strong KPA armoured force equipped with T-34 tanks and SU-76 self-propelled guns on a thickly wooded ridgeline astride the line of advance, the Australians launched a series of company attacks with American M4 Sherman tanks and aircraft in support. Despite heavy resistance the KPA were forced to withdraw and the Australians captured their objectives after three hours of fighting. That evening the KPA were strongly reinforced, attacking the Australian southern flank manned by D Company 3 RAR, and partially penetrating their peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Pyongan
North Pyongan Province (Phyŏnganbukto; , also spelled North P'yŏngan), is a western province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former P'yŏng'an Province, remained a province of Korea until 1945, then became a province of North Korea. Its capital is Sinŭiju. In 2002, Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region—near the city of Sinuiju—was established as a separately governed Special Administrative Region. Geography The Yalu River forms the northern border with China's Liaoning province. The province is also bordered on the east by Chagang Province and on the south by South Pyong'an Province. The Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region is located in the western corner of the province, and was created as an administrative entity separate from North Pyongan in 2002. North Pyongan is bounded by water on the west with Korea Bay and the Yellow Sea. Administrative divisions North Pyongan is divided into 3 cities ( ''si'') and 22 counti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geography Of North Korea
North Korea is located in East Asia in the Northern half of Korea, partially on the Korean Peninsula. It borders three countries: China along the Yalu (Amnok) River, Russia along the Tumen River, and South Korea to the south. Topography and drainage The terrain consists mostly of hills and mountains separated by deep, narrow valleys. The coastal plains are wide in the west and discontinuous in the east. Early European visitors to Korea remarked that the country resembled "a sea in a heavy gale" because of the many successive mountain ranges that crisscross the peninsula. Some 80 percent of North Korea's land area is composed of mountains and uplands, with all of the peninsula's mountains with elevations of or more located in North Korea. The great majority of the population lives in the plains and lowlands. Paektu Mountain, the highest point in North Korea at , is a volcanic mountain near Manchuria with basalt lava plateau with elevations between and above sea level. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Kwang-su
Yi Gwangsu (; 1892–1950) was a Korean writer and poet, and a notable Korean independence and nationalist activist until his later turn towards collaboration with the Japanese. His pen names were Chunwon and Goju. Yi is best known for his novel ''Mujeong (Heartless)'', sometimes described as the first Korean novel. Yi Gwangsu was born Yi Bogyeong on February 1, 1892.Korean Literature Translation Institute Database http://www.klti.or.kr/AuthorApp?mode=6010&aiNum=12337 Life Yi Gwangsu was born in 1892 in Jeongju. He was orphaned at about age 10 and grew up with Donghak believers. In 1904, around the time of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, he moved to Seoul in order to avoid the authorities. In 1905 he went to Japan for his education. Upon returning to Korea in 1913, he taught at Osan School in Jeongju. He later moved back to Tokyo and became one of the leaders of the anti-colonial student movement. In 1919 he moved to Shanghai and served in the Korean Provisional Government a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pang Chol-mi
Pang Chol-mi (born 26 August 1994) is a North Korean boxer Boxer most commonly refers to: * Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing *Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom * Boxer crab * Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans * Boxer snipe ee .... She won a medal at the 2019 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships. References 1994 births Living people North Korean women boxers People from Chongju AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships medalists Flyweight boxers Asian Games silver medalists for North Korea Boxers at the 2018 Asian Games Asian Games medalists in boxing Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games 21st-century North Korean women {{NorthKorea-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Myung Moon
Sun Myung Moon (; born Yong Myung Moon; 6 January 1920 – 3 September 2012) was a Korean religious leader, also known for his business ventures and support for conservative political causes. A messiah claimant, he was the founder of the Unification movement (members of which consider him and his wife Hak Ja Han to be their " True Parents"), and of its widely noted "Blessing" or mass wedding ceremonies, and the author of its unique theology the ''Divine Principle''.Moon's death marks end of an era Eileen Barker, CNN, 2012-9-3, Although Moon is likely to be remembered for all these things – mass weddings, accusations of brainwashing, political intrigue and enormous wealth – he should also be remembered as creating what was arguably one of the most comprehensive and innovative t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ki-baik Lee
Ki-baik Lee (1924–2004) was a leading South Korean historian. He was born in Jeongju-gun, in North Pyeongan province in what is today North Korea. He graduated from the Osan School in 1941, attending Waseda University in Tokyo but ultimately graduating from Seoul National University in 1947. Lee was Professor of History, at Sogang University, Seoul. His most noted work was the ''New History of Korea'' (''Kuksa Sillon'', to echo Shin Chaeho's 1908 ''Doksa Sillon''), first published in 1967 and revised thereafter. New History of Korea was published in English in translation by Edward W. Wagner. Publications * 한국사신론(韓國史新論) * A New History of Korea' (English translation) See also *History of Korea *List of Koreans :''This is a list of notable Koreans or notable people of Korean descent.'' In Korean names, the family name is placed first (for example, the family name of "Park Ji-Sung" is "Park"), unless the person has decided to Westernize their name. Art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Ok (poet)
Kim Ok ( ko, 김억; 1896–unknown) was a Korean poet. He is one of the representative poets who led the early modernism movement in the Korean poetry scene, translating Western poetry and poetics and writing his own poetry. He published the first collection of translated poetry ''Onoeui mudo'' (오뇌의 무도 Dance in Agony) (1921) and the first modern poetry collection ''Haepariui norae'' (해파리의 노래 The Song of Jellyfish) (1923). He taught Kim Sowol as his student, and the two of them composed folk-poetry. Life Early life and education Kim Ok was born in Jeongju, North Pyeongan Province, in 1896. In his childhood, he was trained in traditional Chinese classics in ''seodang'' (village school), and then enrolled in Osan School, founded by Yi Seung-hun, to receive modern middle school education. In 1914, he left to go study abroad in Tokyo, Japan. Even then, he had outstanding language skills. He was good at English, Japanese, classical Chinese, and, particularly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Yun-suk
Hong Yun-Suk (1925 in Chongju, North Pyongan Province, Korea – 12 December 2015) was considered one of the leading Korean female poets of her generation. She is also known by her pen name YeoSa (Beautiful Story). Life Although born in North Korea, Hong Yun-Suk has lived in Seoul most of her life. Upon graduating from DongDuk Girls’ School anSeoul College of Teachers (경성 여자 사범학교, 1944) she worked as a teacher for a few years before beginning her studies at thCollege of Educationat Seoul National University. She was an active member of the Theater Club at the college, acted as the first secretary, and played many roles on stage as well as writing plays. She was unable to finish her education, however, due to the outbreak of the Korean War.Source-attribution, "Hong Yunsuk" LTI Korea Datasheet available at LTI Korea Library or online at: http://klti.or.kr/ke_04_03_011.do# Hong Yunsuk later served as president of Hangug-yeolyu-munhag-inhoe and Hangugsi-inhyeobh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baek Seok
Baek Seok (born Paek Ki-haeng; July 1, 1912 - January 7, 1996) was a Korean poet. He was born in Chŏngju in North Pyongan, and started his journalist career at ''Chosun Ilbo'' in 1934. He published his first poem "Chŏngju Fortress" (정주성, ''Jeongjuseong'') on 31 August 1935 issue of ''Chosun Ilbo''. On January 20 next year, he published a collection of the poems he had written entitled ''Deer'' (사슴, ''Sasŭm''). Even though ''Deer'' contained 33 poems, many of which were new, seven of them were already published in magazines or newspapers in slightly different forms. Until 1948, he published about 60 more pieces, but is not believed to have produced another poetry book. In South Korea, the publication of his works was strictly prohibited for a while because he was labelled as a North Korean poet and a communist. However, since 1987 when a collection of his works (poems and essays) were first introduced after the Korean War, he has been widely re-evaluated by scholar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
