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North Hamgyong Province

Coordinates: 41°54′11″N 129°24′29″E / 41.903°N 129.408°E / 41.903; 129.408
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Template:Infobox Korean Provinces North Hamgyong Province (Hamgyŏng-pukto) is the northernmost province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Hamgyong Province.

Geography

The province is bordered by China on the north, South Hamgyong on the southwest, and Ryanggang on the west. On the east is the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). There is also a short border with Russia. The province is home to the Musudan-ri rocket launching site, and was formerly the site of the Onsong concentration camp. In 2004 Rason was reabsorbed back into the province, and since 2010 Rason is again a Directly Governed City.

Administrative divisions

North Hamgyong is divided into three cities (si) and 12 counties (kun)[1]. These are further divided into villages (ri) in rural areas and dong (neighborhoods) in cities, which are detailed on each county’s individual page. Some cities are also divided into wards known as "kuyŏk", which are administered just below the city level and also listed on its individual page.

Cities

Counties

See also

References

41°54′11″N 129°24′29″E / 41.903°N 129.408°E / 41.903; 129.408