Kimhyongjik County


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 Wŏltal-lodongjagu in this county.

Geography

Kimhyŏngjik is located in the northwestern part of the Kaema Plateau. It borders China to the north. Although the south is a plateau region, the Yalu River is in the north. The Hŭisaekpong and Rangrim mountain ranges are partly in this county. The highest peak is Hŭisaek-pong. 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.

Administrative divisions

Kimghyŏngjik county is divided into 1 ŭp, 6 rodongjagu and 9 ri :

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 practised. Red pepper, corn, beans, potatoes, rice and flax are mainly produced. Sericulture is also practised.

Transportation

The Pukbunaeryuk Line of the Korean State Railway and various roads serve the county.