Saebyol

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Saebyol
Chosŏn'gŭl 새별군
Hancha
McCune-Reischauer Saebyŏl kun
Revised Romanization Saebyeol-gun
Statistics
Area 888 km² (343 sq mi)
Population (1991) 100,000 (est.)
Population density 113 /km² (290 /sq mi)
Administrative divisions 1 ŭp;, 3 workers' districts, 21 ri

Saebyol is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea,located at 42°48′41″N, 130°11′58″ECoordinates: 42°48′41″N, 130°11′58″E. It borders the People's Republic of China to the east. Saebyol is unusual among Korean counties in that its name has no hanja representation; prior to 1977, it was known as "Kyongwon" county (경원군; 慶源郡). The administrative center of the county is Saebyol ŭp;.

The western region of Saebyol is mountainous, while the east is relatively flat. The highest point is Chŭngsan. The largest river is the Tumen, which flows along the eastern border. Numerous tributaries of the Tumen also flow through the county. Approximately 75% of the county is forested.

Aside from agriculture, livestock raising and sericulture are widespread. The chief local crops are rice, corn, and soybeans. Bituminous coal is also mined in Saebyol.

Railroads passing through Saebyol include the Hambuk and Kogonwon Lines. It is also connected by rail to the Chinese city of Hunchun in the Yanbian autonomous prefecture.

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[edit] History

Under Joseon period "Kyongwon", the ancient name of Saebyol, was invaded by Jurchens tribes in 1409. Therefore to safeguard his people from the hostile Chinese and Manchurian nomads living in Manchuria, King Sejong the Great of Joseon ordered to establish there one of the six post/garrisons (hangul :육진 hanja :六鎭) in 1433.

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Saebyol County is divided into 1 town ("Ŭp") 21 villages ("Ri") and 3 worker's districts ("Rodongjagu").

Note: The korean syllabe "som" (섬) in Ryudasom-ri, is converted into hanja "do" 島 because both of them means island in that case.

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