Kimhyonggwon County
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Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn County 김형권군 |
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| County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | |
| • Hancha | |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kimhyŏnggwŏn-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gimhyeonggwon-gun |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Ryanggang |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 1 workers' district, 17 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,243 km2 (480 sq mi) |
Kimhyŏnggwŏn County is a kun, or county, in southeastern Ryanggang province, North Korea. It borders South Hamgyŏng to the south. Previously known as Pungsan, it was renamed by Kim Il Sung in 1990. He named it after his uncle, Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn. 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 Hŏch'ŏn River. Some 88% of the county's area is occupied by forestland.
Kimhyŏnggwŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 1 rodonjagu (workers' district) and 17 ri (villages):
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.
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