Pochŏn-ŭp is a town located in Pochon County, Ryanggang Province, North Korea. The Battle of Poch'ŏnbo took place there in June, 1937, during the Japanese occupation.

Pochon-up
Hangul
보천읍
Hanja
普天邑
Revised RomanizationBocheon-eup
McCune–ReischauerPoch'ŏn-ŭp

The Pochonbo Museum of the Revolution, related to the battle, is located in Pochon.[1]

Pochon-up is designated as a Revolutionary Battle Site that also includes the Kusi Barrage Revolutionary Battle Site and the battle site of Konjang Hill.[1]

The battle site also inspired the name of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, a North Korean orchestra.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pochonbo Revolutionary Battle Site Draws Endless Stream of Visitors". KCNA. 3 June 2014. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014.