Kosong County
Kosong County
고성군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 高城郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kosŏng kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Goseong-gun |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Kangwon Province |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 23 ri |
Kosong County is a kun, or county, in Kangwon province, North Korea. It lies in the southeasternmost corner of North Korea, immediately north of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Prior to the end of the Korean War in 1953, it made up a single county, together with what is now the South Korean county of the same name. In a subsequent reorganization, the county absorbed the southern portion of Tongchon county.
Physical features
Kosong is largely mountainous, but there is flat land along the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the county's east. The mountains here are part of the Taebaek range. A portion of Kumgangsan mountain is included in the county.
Economy
The local economy is dominated by agriculture, although fishing also plays a role, together with the harvesting of brown seaweed and clams. Significant local crops include rice, maize, soybeans, wheat, and barley. It is particularly well known as a source for bamboo handicrafts.
Transport
- Rail
There is no rail line to Kosong. The original rail line to Sokcho was destroyed during the Korean War and never rebuilt.
- Sea
The nearest major port is Wonsan.
See also
External links
- In Korean language online encyclopedias:
