Sunchon
| Sunchon 순천시 | |
|---|---|
| Municipal City | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 순천시 |
| • Hancha | 順川市 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Sunch'ŏn-si |
| • Revised Romanization | Suncheon-si |
| Coordinates: 39°25′0″N 125°56′0″E / 39.41667°N 125.93333°E | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Pyongan Province |
| Population (2012 est.) | |
| • Total | 437,000 |
Sunch'ŏn is a city in South Pyongan province, North Korea. It has an estimated population of 437,000, and is home to various manufacturing plants.
Transport
Sunchon Station is on the Pyongra Line railway.
History
In December 1951, the Korean War aerial Battle of Sunchon was fought near Sunch'ŏn between the Royal Australian Air Force and two North Korean allies – China and the Soviet Union.
Further reading
- Dormels, Rainer. North Korea's Cities: Industrial facilities, internal structures and typification. Jimoondang, 2014. ISBN 978-89-6297-167-5
External links
See also
- List of cities in North Korea
- List of Korea-related topics
- Geography of North Korea
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Coordinates: 39°25′0″N 125°56′0″E / 39.41667°N 125.93333°E