Kimhyongjik County

Kim Hyong-jik County
김형직군
County
Korean transcription(s)
 • Chosŏn'gŭl 김형직군
 • Hancha 金亨稷郡
 • McCune-Reischauer Kimhyŏngjik-kun
 • Revised Romanization Gimhyeongjik-gun
Country North Korea
Region Ryanggang Province
Administrative divisions 1 ŭp, 6 workers' districts, 9 ri

Kimhyŏngjik County is a kun of Ryanggang Province, North Korea. Formerly known as Huch'ang County, it was renamed in 1988 after Kim Il Sung's father, Kim Hyŏng-jik.

The 2004 Ryanggang explosion occurred at Yongjo-ri in this county.

Geography

Kimhyŏngjik is located in the northwestern part of the Kaema Plateau. It borders China to the north (Yalu River region). Although the south is a plateau region, the Yalu River is in the north. The Huisaekbong Mountains and the Rangrim Mountains are partly in this county. The highest peak is Huisaek-bong. The region bordering on the Yalu River is mainly precipices. The main streams are the Yalu River and its tributaries. The county's land area is 93% forested.

Economy

Forestry is the main industry. The main rivers are used to transport timber. Iron, gold, silver, copper, tungsten, graphite and nickel deposits are found in the county. Agriculture is also practiced. Red pepper, corn, beans, potatoes, rice and flax are mainly produced. Sericulture is also practiced.

Transportation

The Manpo Youth Line railroad and various roads serve the county.

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