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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 Romanization | Bocheon-eup |
| McCune–Reischauer | Poch'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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- ^ a b "Pochonbo Revolutionary Battle Site Draws Endless Stream of Visitors". KCNA. 3 June 2014. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014.
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