Pukchong

Pukchong
Chosŏn'gŭl	북청군
Hancha	北靑郡
McCune–Reischauer	Pukch'ŏng kun
Revised Romanization	Bukcheong-gun
Statistics
Area	2,375 km2 (917 sq mi)
Administrative divisions	1 ŭp, 2 workers' districts, 38 ri

Pukchong is a county in eastern South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the south. Away from the coast, it is entirely mountainous. The Hamgyong Mountains traverse the county. The highest point is Komdoksan. Chief streams include the Namdaechon and Pochonchon (보천천). It has a relatively mild climate for the province.

Industry dominate the local economy, although orcharding and dry-field farming also play a role. Local crops include millet, barley, wheat, soybeans, maize, and rice. Rice production is confined to the valleys. In addition, there are livestock and silkworm farms.

Railroads passing through Pukchong include the Toksong Line and Pyongra Line. The county is also served by roads.

See also

• Geography of North Korea
• Administrative divisions of North Korea
• South Hamgyong

External links

• (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
  • Doosan Encyclopedia (Naver)
  • Korean language Britannica (Empas) (Map)
  • Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (Empas)
  • Pascal World Encyclopedia (Nate)