Kyŏngsŏng County is a kun, or county, on the central coast of North Hamgyong, North Korea. The administrative center is located in Kyŏngsŏng-ŭp.
Kyongsong County
경성군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 경성군 |
| • Hancha | 鏡城郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kyŏngsŏng kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gyeongseong-gun |
 Map of North Hamgyong showing the location of Kyongsong | |
| Coordinates: 41°39′N 129°29′E / 41.650°N 129.483°E | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | North Hamgyong |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 5 rodongjagu, 14 ri |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 105,909 |
Geography
editTo the west and southwest, Kyŏngsŏng is flanked by mountains, while to the east it borders Kyŏngsŏng Bay in the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). In the coastal area a number of small plains are found, including Kyŏngsŏng Plain. Numerous small streams flow into the Sea of Japan, including the Kwangmoch'ŏn, Segolch'ŏn, Pokkokch'ŏn, and Och'onch'ŏn.
There are also numerous hot springs in the area. Eighty percent of the county is composed of mountain forests, of which 58.9% is evergreen and 39.9% is deciduous.
Due to its location on the Sea of Japan, Kyŏngsŏng's climate is generally mild, but the region is prone to fog. The annual average temperature is 6.6 °C (43.9 °F), −8.2 °C (17.2 °F) in January and 21.1 °C (70.0 °F) in August. The average annual rainfall is 648 mm (25.5 in) along the coast, but 800 mm (31 in) in the west.
Administrative divisions
editKyŏngsŏng County is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 5 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 14 ri (villages):
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Economy
editAgriculture and fishery
editRice farming is carried out in the eastern region of Kyŏngsŏng. In the orchards, pears are the predominant crop. Small-scale fishing is also carried out.
Manufacturing
editThe area is known in North Korea as a center of ceramics manufacture.
Tourism
editTourist attractions include Kyŏngsŏng Castle and Kyŏngsŏng Nammun. In November 2023, the Kyongsong Children's Camp was inaugurated, geolocated at 41°36′18″N 129°34′48″E / 41.604950°N 129.580076°E.[1]
DPRK Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has a seaside villa in Kyongsong.[2]
Education
edit- Kyongsong Industrial College (경성공업대학)
- Kyongsong College of Ceramics (경성도자기단과대학)
- Kyongsong Technical School of Medicine (경성의학전문학교)
Transportation
editKyŏngsŏng lies on the Pyŏngra Line railroad.
Divisions
editThe county is divided into one town (ŭp), five worker's districts ("rodongjagu"), and 15 villages (ri).
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Colin Zwirko (2023-11-14). "North Korea boasts of successful kids camp project despite 14-year delay". NK News. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Serious misconduct in Kim Jong Un’s personal guard unit leads to personnel reshuffle