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Kankyōnan Province
, alternatively Kankyōnan Province or South Kankyō Province, was a province of Korea under Japanese rule. Its capital was Hamhung, Kankō (Hamhung). The province consisted of modern-day South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. Population Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census: * Overall population: 1,602,178 people ** Japanese: 51,052 people ** Koreans: 1,544,883 people ** Other: 6,243 people Administrative divisions Cities * Hamhung, Kankō (咸興) - (capital): Hamhung (함흥) * Wonsan, Genzan (元山): Wonsan (원산) * Hungnam, Kōnan (興南): Hungnam (흥남) Counties *Hamju County, Kanshū (咸州): Hamju County, Hamju (함주) *Chongpyong County, Teihei (定平): Chongpyong County, Chongpyong (정평) *Kumya County, Eikō (永興): Kumya County, Yeongheung (영흥) *Kowon County, Kōgen (高原): Kowon County, Kowon (고원) *Munchon, Bunsen (文川): Munchon (문천) *Anbyon County, Anpen (安邊): Anbyon County, Anbyon (안변) *Hon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea Under Japanese Rule
From 1910 to 1945, Korea was ruled by the Empire of Japan under the name Chōsen (), the Japanese reading of "Joseon". Japan first took Korea into its sphere of influence during the late 1800s. Both Korea (Joseon) and Japan had been under policies of isolationism, with Joseon being a Tributary system of China, tributary state of Qing China. However, in 1854, Perry Expedition, Japan was forcibly opened by the United States. It then rapidly modernized under the Meiji Restoration, while Joseon continued to resist foreign attempts to open it up. Japan eventually succeeded in opening Joseon with the unequal Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876. Afterwards, Japan embarked on a decades-long process of defeating its local rivals, securing alliances with Western powers, and asserting its influence in Korea. Japan Assassination of Empress Myeongseong, assassinated the defiant Korean queen and intervened in the Donghak Peasant Revolution.Donald Keene, ''Emperor of Japan: Meiji and his World, 1852 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbyon County
Anbyŏn is a ''kun'', or county, in Kangwŏn province, North Korea. Originally included in South Hamgyŏng province, it was transferred to Kangwŏn province in a September 1946 reshuffling of local government. Physical features The southwest portion of the county is bounded by the Masingryŏng and Taebaek mountains, which meet at the pass of Ch'ugaryŏng. The highest point is Paegamsan. Anbyŏn's major streams include the Namdaech'ŏn and the Hakch'ŏn. The Anbyŏn Plain is situated along the Namdaech'ŏn's course. The temperature is warmer in the north than in the south. Administrative divisions Anbyŏn county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town), 2 '' rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 28 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Agriculture In the Anbyŏn Plain, rice-farming is the predominant industry. Orcharding also plays an important role. Manufacturing Tile manufacturing also takes place. Mining There are local deposits of gold, silver, copper and zinc, but they are not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Korea
Korea has had administrative districts that can be considered provinces since the 7th century. These divisions were initially called ''ju'' () in Unified Silla and Later Baekje, and there were nine in total. After Goryeo conquered these states in the 10th century, twelve divisions called ''mok'' () were established, although they were reorganized into ten ''do'' () in the 11th century. After Joseon's conquest of Goryeo, it established the Eight Provinces of Korea, Eight Provinces in 1413. These provincial boundaries closely reflected major regions of Korea, regional and Korean dialects, dialect boundaries, and are still significant in contemporary Korea. In 1895, as part of the Gabo Reform, the country was redivided into 23 districts (''Bu;'' 부; ), which were replaced a year later by thirteen new provinces. The thirteen provinces of 1896 included three of the original eight provinces, with the five remaining original provinces divided into north and south halves (''Bukdo'' (북도 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyesan
Hyesan () is a city in the northern part of Ryanggang province of North Korea. It is a hub of river transportation as well as a product distribution centre. It is also the administrative centre of Ryanggang Province. As of 2008, the population of the city is 192,680. Area Around the 1940s, this city included the nearby Paektu Mountains. However, due to several changes, the area of this city was reduced, and now it only includes the nearby Yalu River. Due to the division between the two Koreas, Hyesan is also claimed by South Korea, following the boundaries of 1940s, not the one used by North Korea. Therefore, according to South Korea, Hyesan still includes the nearby Paektu Mountains. South Korea has a conflict with the People's Republic of China because of the Paekdu Mountains. The mountain is actually divided in two: the south parts are ruled by North Korea while the north parts are ruled by the PRC. However, South Korea still claims the northern parts. It is not officiall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapsan County
Kapsan County is a Administrative divisions of North Korea, ''kun'', or county, in Ryanggang Province, North Korea. During Joseon, officials who had fallen into disfavour were often sent into Exile, internal exile there. Geography Kapsan lies on the eastern edge of the Kaema Plateau. The highest peak is Tongjomryongsan (동점령산, 2113 m). Although the majority of the county's area is mountainous, the terrain slopes downward toward the center and the Kapsan Basin. The county's chief stream is the Hochon River (허천강). Cultivation is largely restricted to the basin and river valley. Some 85% of the county's area is forestland. Due to its location on the Kaema Plateau, Kapsan has a severely cold continental climate. Administrative divisions Kapsan county is divided into 1 ''Administrative divisions of North Korea, ŭp'' (town). 4 ''Administrative divisions of North Korea, rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 20 ''Administrative divisions of North Korea, ri'' (villages): ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsu County
Samsu County is a ''kun'', or county, in Ryanggang province, North Korea. Prior to 1954, it was part of South Hamgyŏng province. Geography On its northern border, Samsu shares the Yalu River with China. It also shares a border with the province of North P'yŏngan. To the south, it occupies the northern tip of the Kaema Plateau. The southern and western reaches of Samsu abound with mountains. Due to the rugged terrain, transportation is difficult. The highest peak of Samsu is Turungbong (두릉봉, 1921 m). The chief streams are the Changjin, Chungp'yŏng and Yalu rivers (this is probably the reason for its name, 삼수(三水), which literally means 'three rivers'). Due to its high inland location, Samsu enjoys bitterly cold winters. Administrative divisions Samsu county is divided into 1 ''ŭp'' (town), 1 ''rodongjagu'' (workers' district) and 23 ''ri'' (villages): Economy The chief industries in Samsu are logging and farming. Despite the rugged terrain, rice cultiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimhyonggwon County
Kimhyŏnggwŏn County is a ''kun'', or county, in southeastern Ryanggang province, North Korea North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu River, Yalu (Amnok) an .... It borders South Hamgyong Province, South Hamgyŏng to the south. Previously known as Pungsan, it was renamed by Kim Il Sung in 1990. He named it after his uncle, Kim Hyong Kwon, Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn. It is known for its striking scenery and for the Pungsan Dog, a large breed of hunting dog. Geography Kimhyŏnggwŏn lies on the southeastern edge of the Kaema Plateau, and is covered with mountainous terrain. The Hamgyong Mountains and the Puksubaek Mountains both pass through the county. The highest peak is Paeksan. There are many streams; the chief among them is the Hochon River, Hŏch'ŏn River. Some 88% of the county's area is occupied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changjin County
Changjin County is a mountainous county in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. Geography Changjin lies on the Rangrim and Pujŏllyong ranges, and most of the county sits atop the Kaema Plateau. Due to this location, Changjin has a particularly cold climate. The highest point is Ryŏnhwasan (련화산). The chief stream is the Changjin River. Lake Changjin is a large reservoir in Changjin County. Climate Administrative divisions Changjin County is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town), 3 '' rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 16 '' ri'' (villages): History In historical contexts the lake is sometimes known according to its Japanese pronunciation, as the ''Chōshin Reservoir''. (Most likely the Japanese pronunciation of the Korean name, for the actual Kanji; , is read out as ''Nagatsu mizuumi''). In 1950 it was the site of a major battle of the Korean War, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, in which the Chinese People's Volunteer Army stopped the northward advance of the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinhung County
Sinhŭng County is a mountainous county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. Geography It is traversed by the Hamgyŏng and Palbong ranges. The highest point is Chailbong. There are also lowland plains, where the temperatures are quite different from the mountains. The chief streams are the Sangch'ŏn and Pujŏn Rivers. Administrative divisions Sinhŭng county is divided into 1 ''ŭp'' (town), 3 ''rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 21 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Agriculture dominates the local economy. In the mountain regions, the crops include oats, potatoes, millet, and barnyard millet. In the fertile areas in the south, rice is also grown. Lumbering and hydropower are also part of the local economy; relatively little mining takes place. Ryu Kyong-su Tank Factory is located in the area. Transportation Sinhŭng is served by road and rail, and lies on the Sinhŭng line of the Korean State Railway. Sinhung has a trolleybus network of about 4.1 km long. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanchon
Tanch'ŏn () is a port city in northeastern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It has a population of approximately 360,000. Tanch'ŏn borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea), into which the Namdae River flows. Administrative divisions Tanch'ŏn is divided into 39 '' tong'' (neighbourhoods) and 39 '' ri'' (villages): Economy There are extensive mineral resources in the area, including cobalt, magnesite, and iron ore. The city is known for its chemical production, textiles, metal ware, machinery and smelting. The Komdok mine is located in Kumgol-1 dong. The Taehung mine is located in South Hamgyong Province. The area is also home to the large Tanchon Power Station (under construction as of April 2020), consisting of hundreds of kilometres of waterway tunnels and a planned six power stations, that has been under construction since 2017. ;Technology The City of Tanch'ŏn is featured in the PC game Tradewinds. Transport Tanch'ŏn is situated on the P'yŏngra Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riwon County
Riwŏn or Iwon County is a county in South Hamgyong Province, South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It is located at the province's northeastern tip and borders the Sea of Japan to the southeast. Name "Riwŏn" is the official North Korean romanization of the county's name, using the McCune–Reischauer system. The breve is often omitted. It is named for its seat, Iwon-eup, Riwon. Due to the silting of the mouth of the Namdae, Riwon was located a little inland by the 1950s, with a larger port named Kunsŏn. The two communities have since merged under the name Riwon. In South Korean sources, the county's name often appears as , now officially romanized as Iwon using Revised Romanization of Korean, Revised Romanization.. The McCune–Reischauer, MR romanization used before the year 2000 was Iwŏn. Physical features Riwŏn is mountainous, although there are also small plains, and is home to the Taedok Mountains, Taedŏk Mountains (대덕산맥). The highest peak is Taedoksan, Taed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pukchong County
Pukch'ŏng County is a county in eastern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. Geography It borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the south. Away from the coast, it is entirely mountainous. The Hamgyong Mountains traverse the county. The highest point is Komdoksan. Chief streams include the Namdaechon and Pochonchon (보천천). It has a relatively mild climate for the province. Administrative divisions Pukch'ŏng county is divided into 1 ''ŭp'' (town), 2 ''rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 38 '' ri'' (villages): Economy Much of the economy in Pukchong County consists of agriculture, with fruit farming specifically making up a significant portion. Aside from farming, industry also makes up a portion of the county's economy, although details of specifically what industries exist in the county are scant. Briefly mentioned by the North Korean state-controlled newspaper ''The Pyongyang Times'', there is said to be a shoe factory in Pukchong County. Also accor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
