Kimhyongjik County
| Kimhyongjik County 김형직군 |
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| 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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