Haeju
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| Haeju | |
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| Chosŏn'gŭl: | 해주 |
| Hanja: | 海州 |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Haeju |
| Revised Romanization: | Haeju |
Haeju is a North Korean city located in South Hwanghae Province near Haeju Bay. It is the administrative centre of South Hwanghae Province. As of 2000, the population of the city is estimated to be 236,000. At the beginning of 20th century, it became a strategic port in Sino-Korean trade. Haeju has chemical-related enterprises and a cement factory.
The Korean patriots An Jung-geun and Kim Ku were born in Haeju.
Famous tourist attractions:
- Puyong Temple,
- Haeju Tarani Temple,
- Decodar, Pine Tree, Apricot Tree, Pear Tree, Pagodas.
The neighboring scenic spot includes:
- Suyangsan Falls
- Sokdamgugok
- Fort on Mountain Suyang
- Sohyonso Temple
It is also home to Haeju University of Education.
[edit] Transportation
Haeju has a military and civilian dual purposes air station (HAE), with a 12/30 runway. (Haeju Airport)
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Korea Tourist Map (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
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| Administrative divisions of South Hwanghae province, North Korea |
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| Haeju | Anak | Chaeryŏng | Changyŏn | Ch'ŏngdan | Kangryŏng | Kwail | Ongjin |
| Paekch'ŏn | Pongch'ŏn | Pyŏksŏng | Ryong'yŏn | Samch'ŏn | Sinch'ŏn | Sinwŏn | Songhwa |
| T'aet'an | Ŭnryul | Ŭnch'ŏn | Yŏnan |
