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Heian'nan-dō
was one of the administrative divisions of Korea under Japanese rule, with its capital at Pyongyang, Heijō. The province consisted of modern-day South Pyongan, North Korea. Population Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census: * Overall population: 1,434,540 people ** Japanese: 39,094 people ** Koreans: 1,390,298 people ** Other: 5,148 people Administrative divisions Cities * Pyongyang, Heijō (capital) * Nampo, Chin'nanpo Counties *Taedong County, Daidō *Sunchon, Junsen *Maengsan County, Mōzan *Yangdok County, Yōtoku *Songchon County, Seisen *Kangdong County, Kōtō *Chunghwa County, Chūwa *Ryonggang County, Ryūkō *Kangso-guyok, Kōsei *Pyongwon County, Heigen *Anju, South Pyongan, Anshū *Kaechon, Kaisen *Tokchon, Tokusen *Nyongwon County, Neietsu Provincial governors The following people were provincial ministers before August 1919. This was then changed to the title of governor. See also

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Korea Under Japanese Rule
Between 1910 and 1945, Korea was ruled as a part of the Empire of Japan. Joseon Korea had come into the Japanese sphere of influence with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876; a complex coalition of the Meiji government, military, and business officials began a process of integrating Korea's politics and economy with Japan. The Korean Empire, proclaimed in 1897, became a protectorate of Japan with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905; thereafter Japan ruled the country indirectly through the Japanese Resident-General of Korea. Japan formally annexed the Korean Empire with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, without the consent of the former Korean Emperor Gojong, the regent of the Emperor Sunjong. Upon its annexation, Japan declared that Korea would henceforth be officially named Chōsen. This name was recognized internationally until the end of Japanese colonial rule. The territory was administered by the Governor-General of Chōsen based in Keijō (Seoul). Japanese rule prioritized ...
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Songchon County
Sŏngch'ŏn County is a ''kun'' (county) in South P'yŏngan, North Korea. Administrative divisions Sŏngch'ŏn county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town), 3 '' rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 20 '' ri'' (villages): Transportation Sŏngch'ŏn county is served by the P'yŏngdŏk and P'yŏngra lines of the 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 1945–195 .... References External links *Map of Pyongan provinces* Counties of South Pyongan {{NorthKorea-geo-stub ...
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Provinces Of Korea
Korea's provinces ('' Do''; hangul: 도; hanja: ) have been the primary administrative division of Korea since the mid Goryeo dynasty in the early 11th century, and were preceded by provincial-level divisions (''Ju'' and ''Mok'') dating back to Unified Silla, in the late 7th century. During the Unified Silla Period (AD 668–935), Korea was divided into nine ''Ju'' (주; ), an old word for "province" that was used to name both the kingdom's provinces and its provincial capitals. After Goryeo defeated Silla and Later Baekje in 935 and 936 respectively, the new kingdom "was divided into one royal district (''Ginae;'' 기내; ) and twelve administrative districts (''Mok;'' 목; )" ( Nahm 1988), which were soon redivided into ten provinces (''Do''). In 1009 the country was again redivided, this time into one royal district, five provinces (''Do'') and two frontier districts (''Gye;'' 계; ?). After the Joseon dynasty's rise to power and the formation of Joseon in 1392, the country ...
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Nyongwon County
Nyŏngwŏn County is a county in South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. Administrative divisions Nyŏngwŏn county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town), 1 ''tong Tong may refer to: Chinese *Tang Dynasty, a dynasty in Chinese history when transliterated from Cantonese *Tong (organization), a type of social organization found in Chinese immigrant communities *''tong'', pronunciation of several Chinese char ...'' (neighbourhood) and 23 '' ri'' (villages): Counties of South Pyongan {{NorthKorea-geo-stub ...
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Tokchon
Tŏkch'ŏn () is a ''si'', or city, in northern South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Nyŏngwŏn and Maengsan to the east, Kujang county in North P'yŏngan province to the north, Kaech'ŏn to the west and Pukch'ang to the south. It was known as Tokugawa during Japanese rule. History On April 28, 2017, a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile launched from near Pukchang Airport reportedly crashed into Ch'ŏngsin-dong, Tokchon, damaging several structures in the city. Administrative divisions Tŏkch'ŏn-si is divided into 22 ''tong'' (neighbourhoods) and 10 ''ri'' (villages): Economy The Sŭngri Motor Plant (with associated workshops) has been one of the few domestic sources of both low-cost replicas of foreign passenger cars and military-service trucks in North Korea since it was established in 1950, and developed through the massive militarization campaigns of Kim Il-sung in the 1970s and 80s. However, the total depletion of foreign credit ...
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Kaechon
Kaech'ŏn or Kaechon ( , ; Hangul: , Hanja: ) is a city in South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. Geography The Myohyangsan, Changansan, Ch'ŏnsŏngsan, and Ch'ŏngryongsan mountain ranges come together in Kaech'ŏn. The highest peak is Paekt'apsan. The most important rivers are the Ch'ŏngch'ŏn River and the Taedong River. The area of the city is 61% forested. Administrative divisions Kaech'ŏn-si is divided into 26 ''tong'' (neighbourhoods) and 11 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Water resources are abundant, and several reservoirs are located in Kaech'ŏn. Agriculture has been extensively developed, including livestock and fruit orchards. Machining and metalworking are the dominant industries, mining has also become more prominent. Transportation Kaech'ŏn is served by the Korean State Railway's Kaech'ŏn Line and the Manp'o Line trunk lines, as well as the Choyang Colliery Line and Chunhyŏk Line secondary lines. Tourism Tourist sites in Kaech'ŏn include Songam C ...
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Anju, South Pyongan
Anju-si () is a city in the South P'yŏngan province of North Korea. Its population was 240,117 in 2008. The Ch'ongch'on River passes through Anju. 200px, Sinanju Chongnyon station in the western part of Anju Climate Administrative divisions Anju-si is divided into 20 ''tong'' (neighbourhoods) and 22 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Anju lies near large deposits of anthracite coal, and contains one of the largest coal production facilities in the country. The deposits contain more than 130 million metric tons of coal. Namhŭng-dong is the location of the Namhŭng Youth Chemical Complex, one of North Korea's most important chemical combines. Anju also contains at least one hotel open for foreigners, used primarily to accommodate for more travelers during peak holiday times. Transportation Anju-si is served by several stations on the P'yŏngŭi and Kaech'ŏn lines of the Korean State Railway. Anju has a trolleybus system with one line to Sinanju Chongnyon station. It formerly ...
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Pyongwon County
P'yŏngwŏn County is a ''kun'' (county) in South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. Administrative divisions P'yŏngwŏn County is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town), 2 '' rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 29 '' ri'' (villages): Transportation P'yŏngwŏn County is served by the P'yŏngŭi Line of the 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 1945–195 .... References External links *Map of Pyongan provinces* Counties of South Pyongan {{NorthKorea-geo-stub ...
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Kangso-guyok
Kangsŏ is a ward in Nampo, Namp'o Special City, South Pyongan Province, South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. The population is 191,356. Administrative divisions Kangsŏ-guyŏk is divided into 14 ''tong'' (neighbourhoods) and 6 ''ri'' (villages): Transport Kangsŏ-guyŏk is served by the Pyongnam Line, P'yŏngnam and Taean Line, Taean lines of the Korean State Railway. Landmarks * Kangso Three Tombs, Kangsŏ Three Tombs, National Treasures of North Korea, National Treasure #28 See also *Subdivisions of North Korea *Geography of North Korea References External linksMap of Nyongbyon, in Korean
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Ryonggang County
Ryonggang County is a county in South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. It is administered as a part of Namp'o Special City. It is famous for its local apples. Administrative divisions Ryonggang-gun is divided into one town (ŭp) and 10 villages (ri): Transportation Ryonggang County is served by the P'yŏngnam and Ryonggang lines of the Korean State Railway. See also * Subdivisions of North Korea *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 dra ... External links *Map of Nyongbyon, in Korean Districts of Nampo Counties of North Korea {{NorthKorea-geo-stub ...
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Chunghwa County
Chunghwa County is a county of North Hwanghae, formerly one of the four suburban counties of East Pyongyang, North Korea. It sits north of Hwangju-gun, North Hwanghae, east of Kangnam-gun, North Hwanghae, west of Sangwŏn-gun, North Hwanghae, and south of Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk (Ryokpo District), Pyongyang. It became part of Pyongyang in May 1963, when it separated from South P'yŏngan Province. Chunghwa-gun is the location of a few historic sights (both Revolutionary and pre- Japanese occupation), such as the Chunghwa Hyanggyo The Hyanggyo were government-run provincial schools established separately during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) and Joseon Dynasty (July 1392 - August 1910), but did not meet with widespread success in either dynasty. They were officially closed ..., as well as a few KPA weapons units. In 2010, it was administratively reassigned from Pyongyang to North Hwanghae; foreign media attributed the change as an attempt to relieve shortages in Pyongyang's food distrib ...
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Kangdong County
Kangdong County, is one of Pyongyang's two suburban counties. In 1983 it was separated from South P'yongan Province and assumed direct governance by the Pyongyang City People's Committee. It is bordered by Sŏngch'ŏn-gun (Songchon County), South P'yongan in the north and east, Sŭngho-guyŏk (Sungho District) from the south and the Taedong River from the west. Kangdong-gun is best known as the location of the supposed Tomb of King Tangun, the Revolutionary Site at Ponghwa-ri. Kim Jong-un's Kangdong Residence is located near the banks of Taedong River The Taedong River (Chosŏn'gŭl: ) is a large river in North Korea. The river rises in the Rangrim Mountains of the country's north where it then flows southwest into Korea Bay at Namp'o.Suh, Dae-Sook (1987) "North Korea in 1986: Strengthenin .... The northeastern part of the county hosts the offices and facilities of the Second Economic Committee, which is the DPRK's weapons industry. Kyo-hwa-so No. 4 is a large reeducatio ...
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