Kimhyonggwon
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Kimhyŏnggwŏn is a kun
, or county, in southeastern Ryanggang province, North Korea
. It borders South Hamgyong to the south. Previously known as Pungsan, it was renamed by Kim Il Sung in 1990. He named it after his uncle, Kim Hyong Kwon. It is known for its striking scenery and for the Pungsan Dog
, a large breed of hunting dog.
Kimhyŏnggwŏn lies on the southeastern edge of the Kaema Plateau
, and is covered with mountainous terrain. The Hamgyong Mountains and the Puksubaek Mountains both pass through the county. The highest peak is Paeksan. There are many streams; the chief among them is the Hochon River. Some 88% of the county's area is occupied by forestland.
There are several hydroelectric power stations in the county. There is also a great deal of dry-field farming; the chief local crops include hops and flax
. In addition, potatoes, wheat, soybeans, and barley are grown, and livestock are also raised. In addition, there is some manufacturing and mining, with deposits of gold, nickel, graphite and iron sulfide
found in the county.
Kimhyŏnggwŏn is served by road, but not by rail.
Administrative divisions of North Korea
The administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. Many of the units have equivalents in the system of South Korea. At the highest level are nine provinces, two directly governed cities, and three special administrative divisions. The second-level divisions...
, or county, in southeastern Ryanggang province, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. It borders South Hamgyong to the south. Previously known as Pungsan, it was renamed by Kim Il Sung in 1990. He named it after his uncle, Kim Hyong Kwon. It is known for its striking scenery and for the Pungsan Dog
Pungsan Dog
The Pungsan or Poongsan is a breed of hunting dog from North Korea. They receive their name from the mountainous northern county of P'ungsan, now Kimhyŏnggwŏn, where they were first bred. They are a very rare dog, and are hardly known outside of North Korea.-Appearance:The Pungsan is a mixed...
, a large breed of hunting dog.
Kimhyŏnggwŏn lies on the southeastern edge of the Kaema Plateau
Kaema Plateau
The Kaema Plateau is a highland in North Korea. It is surrounded by Rangrim Mountains, Macheollyeong Mountains and Bujeollyeong Mountains. It varies between 700 and 2,000 meters of altitude and at 40,000 square kilometers, sloping downward towards the northern border with People's Republic of...
, and is covered with mountainous terrain. The Hamgyong Mountains and the Puksubaek Mountains both pass through the county. The highest peak is Paeksan. There are many streams; the chief among them is the Hochon River. Some 88% of the county's area is occupied by forestland.
There are several hydroelectric power stations in the county. There is also a great deal of dry-field farming; the chief local crops include hops and flax
Flax
Flax is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India and was probably first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent...
. In addition, potatoes, wheat, soybeans, and barley are grown, and livestock are also raised. In addition, there is some manufacturing and mining, with deposits of gold, nickel, graphite and iron sulfide
Iron sulfide
Iron sulfide or Iron sulphide refers to a chemical compound of iron and sulfur with a wide range of stoechiometric formulae and different crystalline structures.-Natural minerals:By increasing order of stability:...
found in the county.
Kimhyŏnggwŏn is served by road, but not by rail.