Tongchon
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| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 통천군 |
| Hancha | 通川郡 |
| McCune–Reischauer | T'ongch'ŏn kun |
| Revised Romanization | Tongcheon-gun |
| Statistics | |
| Population (1990) | 67,000 (est.) |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 30 ri |
Tongchon is a kun, or county, in Kangwon province, North Korea. It abuts the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the north and east. Famous people from Tongchon include former Hyundai chairman Chung Ju-yung, who is believed to have been born there.
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[edit] Tourism
The region has long been a popular destination due to the proximity of Kumgangsan mountain and, in recent years, tourists from South Korea have passed through the area in great numbers.
[edit] Physical features
The terrain is mountainous in the west, sloping down to the coastal plains (including the Tongchon Plain and Hupkok Plain) in the east. The plains are used for rice cultivation. The area is prone to fog. As elsewhere along the Kangwon coast, there are various lagoons.
[edit] Economy
Due to the extensive plains, agriculture is a major local industry; in addition to rice, the county produces barley, wheat, oats, millet, maize, soybeans, and potatoes. Lumbering and fishing also play a role.
[edit] Transport
- Road
A highway runs along the coastline.
- Rail
Tongchon Station is on the Kumgangsan Line.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
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