Kosong (North Korea)
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| Kosong (North Korea) | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl: |
고성군
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| Hanja: | |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Kosŏng kun |
| Revised Romanization: | Goseong-gun |
| Statistics | |
| Administrative divisions: | 1 ŭp, 23 ri |
Kosong (North Korea) is a kun, or county, in Kangwon province, North Korea. It lies in the southeasternmost corner of North Korea, immediately north of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Prior to the end of the Korean War in 1953, it made up a single county, together with what is now the South Korean county of the same name. In a subsequent reorganization, the county absorbed the southern portion of Tongchon county.
Kosong is largely mountainous, but there is flat land along the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the county's east. The mountains here are part of the Taebaek range. A portion of Kumgangsan is included in the county.
The local economy is dominated by agriculture, although fishing also plays a role, together with the harvesting of brown seaweed and clams. Significant local crops include rice, maize, soybeans, wheat, and barley. It is particularly well-known as a source for bamboo handicrafts.
There are no railroads in the county; all access is by road. The nearest major port is Wonsan.
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| Administrative divisions of Kangwon province, North Korea | |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Wonsan |
| Cities: | Munchon | Wonsan |
| Counties: | Anbyon | Changdo | Chorwon | Chonnae | Hoeyang | Ichon | Kimhwa | Kosan | Kosong | Kumgang | Pankyo | Poptong | Pyonggang | Sepo | Tongchon |
