| Kaech'ŏn City | |
|---|---|
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 개천시 |
| Hancha | 价川市 |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kaech'ŏn-si |
| Revised Romanization | Gaecheon-si |
| Short name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 개천 |
| Hancha | 价川 |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kaech'ŏn |
| Revised Romanization | Gaecheon |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 738 km2 (284.9 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | 336,000 |
| Population density | 455.3/km2 (1,179.2/sq mi) |
| Government | under South P'yŏngan |
| Administrative divisions | 25 dong, 11 ri |
| Region | Kwansŏ |
Kaech'ŏn (Hangul: 개천시, Hanja: 价川市) is a city in South Pyongan Province, North Korea. Kaechon's coordinates are .
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The Myohyangsan, Changansan, Ch'ŏnsŏngsan, and Ch'ŏngryongsan mountain ranges come together in Kaechon. The highest peak is Paekt'apsan. The most important rivers are the Ch'ŏngch'ŏn River and the Taedong River. The area of the city is 61% forested.
Water resources are abundant, and several reservoirs are located in Kaechon.
Agriculture has been extensivley developed, including livestock and fruit orchards. Machining and metalworking are the dominant industries, mining has also become more prominent.
Tourist sites in Kaechon include Songam Cavern, Taeripsa Temple with its 9-level stone pagoda, the fortresses of Changhamsŏng, T'osŏng, and Kosasansŏng, Namsa dolmen, and the group of dolments at Mukpangsan. There are also Yŏnpung Lake, which was constructed in 1956, and Yongwŏn Cavern, which was discovered in 1966 and is preserved as North Korea's Natural Monument No. 43.
There are two large prison camps in Kaechon, both known for very harsh conditions:
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