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Unsan
Unsan County is a ''kun'', or county, in eastern North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. Within the province, it borders Hyangsan to the east, Kujang and Nyŏngbyŏn to the south, and Tongch'ang and T'aech'ŏn to the west. In addition, it is bordered by Chagang province to the east ( Hŭich'ŏn) and north ( Songwŏn). History Ancient history No artefacts of human existence until the Bronze Age were found in the region, however, artefacts from the period are found in nearby counties, suggesting possible existence in the region at least from the Neolithic period. Knife money from the Yan dynasty found in nearby counties suggest the inhabitants traded with Yan merchants after the Eastern invasion of Yan by general Qinkai during the reign of King Zhao of Yan. The region became part of the territory of the kingdom of Goguryeo in 56 AD after the kingdom expanded its domain up until the Salsu river (presumed to be Chongchon River), but no record of a county actually installed is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Second-level Administrative Divisions Of North Korea
This is a list of all second-level administrative divisions of North Korea, including ''cities'', ''counties'', ''workers' districts'', ''districts'' or ''wards'', organized by province or directly governed city. Pyongyang Directly Governed City * 18 wards (guyok): Chung-guyok, Chung, Hwasong-guyok, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongchon, Potonggang-guyok, Potonggang, Moranbong-guyok, Moranbong, Sosong-guyok, Sosong, Songyo-guyok, Songyo, Tongdaewon-guyok, Tongdaewon, Taedonggang-guyok, Taedonggang, Sadong-guyok, Sadong, Taesong-guyok, Taesong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Mangyongdae, Hyongjesan-guyok, Hyongjesan, Ryongsong-guyok, Ryongsong, Samsok-guyok, Samsok, Ryokpo-guyok, Ryokpo, Rangnang-guyok, Rangnang, Sunan-guyok, Sunan, Unjong-guyok, Unjong * 2 county (kun): Kangdong, Kangnam County, Kangnam Rason Special City * 2 ward (guyok): Rajin-guyok, Rajin, Sonbong-guyok, Sŏnbong Kaesong Special City * 2 ward (guyok): Kaepung-guyok, Kaep'ung, Panmun-guyok, P'anmun * 1 county (kun): Changpung County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kujang County
Kujang County is a ''kun'', or county, in southeastern North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. It was created in 1952 from part of Nyŏngbyŏn county, as part of a nationwide reorganization of local government. It borders Nyŏngbyŏn on the west, Hyangsan and Unsan counties on the north, Nyŏngwŏn on the east, and Kaech'ŏn and Tŏkch'ŏn cities to the south. History Kujang County was formed in 1952 from the split of Nyongbyon County. Geography The Myohyang Mountains stretch across the eastern part of Kujang. The highest point is Kalbong (칼봉, 1530 m) in the north. The Ch'ŏngch'ŏn River flows through the centre of the county, and the Kuryong River flows along its western flank. Due to the mountainous terrain, only 17% of the county's land is cultivated, while 74% is occupied by forestland. Administrative divisions Kujang county is divided into 1 '' ŭp'' (town), 5 '' rodongjagu'' (workers' districts) and 22 '' ri'' (villages): Climate The average annual te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taechon County
T'aechŏn or Thaechŏn (''in North Korean romanization'') is a ''kun'', or county, in central North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan and Tongch'ang to the north, Unsan and Nyŏngbyŏn to the east, Pakch'ŏn and Unjŏn to the south, and Kusŏng to the west. Geography Mountains are scattered across the county, with the Pinandŏk mountains rising in the east. The tallest of these is Paegundŏksan (백운덕산, 868 m), but the county's highest point is in the north, at Samgaksan (삼각산, 936 m). The county is drained by the Taeryŏng River and its tributaries, which include the Ch'ŏnbang and Ch'angsŏng. Some 64% of the county's area is forestland, while 30% is cultivated. Administrative divisions T'aech'ŏn county is divided into 1 ''ŭp'' (town), 1 ''rodongjagu'' (workers' district) and 21 '' ri'' (villages): Climate The year-round annual temperature is 8.5 °C, with a January mean of -10 °C and an August mean of 23.8 °C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tongchang County
Tongchang County is a ''kun'', or county, in the northeast of the far western North Pyŏngan province, North Korea. It borders Pyŏktong and Chagang's Usi county to the north, Unsan and Songwŏn (in Chagang province) to the east, Thaechŏn to the south, and Changsŏng and Taegwan to the west. Geography The Pinandŏk Mountains pass through northern and eastern Tongchang, contributing the county's highest point, Tanphungdŏksan (단풍덕산, 1159 m). The Changsŏng River flows from the northwest to the southeast, on its way to join the Taedong. Some 80% of the county's land is forested (of which 40% is coniferous, with mixed pine-oak woods predominating). Administrative divisions Tongchang county is divided into 1 ''ŭp'' (town), 1 ''rodongjagu'' (workers' district) and 16 '' ri'' (villages): Climate The year-round local temperature is 7 °C, with an average of -10 °C in January and 22.8 °C in August. The average annual rainfall is quite high, at 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Pyongan Province
North Pyongan Province (also spelled North P'yŏngan; ; ) is a western provinces of North Korea, province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Pyongan Province, P'yŏng'an Province, remained a province of Korea until 1945, then became a province of North Korea. Its capital is Sinuiju, Sinŭiju. In 2002, Sinuiju Special Administrative Region, Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region—near the city of Sinuiju—was established as a separately governed Special Administrative Region. Geography The Yalu River forms the northern border with China's Liaoning province. The province is also bordered to the east by Chagang Province and to the south by South Pyong'an Province. The Sinuiju Special Administrative Region, Sinŭiju Special Administrative Region is located in the western corner of the province, and was created as an administrative entity separate from North Pyongan in 2002. North Pyongan is surrounded by water to the west with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chongchon River
The Ch'ŏngch'ŏn is a river in North Korea having its source in the Rangrim Mountains of Chagang Province and emptying into the Yellow Sea at Sinanju. The river flows past Myohyang-san and through the city of Anju, South P'yŏngan Province. Its total length is , and it drains a basin of . History In 612, at the Battle of Salsu (Salsu - the former name of the Cheongcheong River), the troops of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo utterly defeated the Chinese army of the Sui Empire that had invaded Korea. In November–December 1950, in the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River, detachments of the Korean People's Army and Chinese volunteers won a major victory over the troops of the Americans and their allies during the Korean War. Important Bird Area The river's estuary has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supports significant numbers of the populations of various bird species. These include swan geese, bean geese, whooper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeon Gaesomun
Yeon GaesomunSome Chinese and Korean sources stated that his surname was Yeongae () and personal name was Somun (), but the majority of sources suggest a one-syllable surname and a three-syllable personal name. (; 594–666) was a powerful military dictator in the waning days of the Goguryeo kingdom, which was one of the Three Kingdoms of ancient Korea. He is remembered for his successful resistance against Tang China under Emperor Taizong and his son Emperor Gaozong. Traditional Korean histories from Joseon painted Yeon Gaesomun as a despotic leader, whose cruel policies and disobedience to his monarch led to the fall of Goguryeo. However, his achievements in defending Goguryeo against Chinese onslaughts have inspired early Korean nationalist historians, most notably the 19th-century Korean historian and intellectual Sin Chaeho, to term Yeon Gaesomun the greatest hero in Korean history. In popular culture Yeon Gaesomun is often remembered as an exceptional soldier-statesman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangjong Of Goryeo
Gwangjong (925 – 4 July 975), personal name Wang So, was the fourth monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. Biography Birth and early life Gwangjong was born in 925 as Wang So, fourth son of King Taejo, who had founded Goryeo in 918. His mother was Queen Sinmyeongsunseong of the Chungju Yu clan, who also gave birth to princes Wang T'ae, Wang Yo, Wang Chŏng, Jeungtong, as well as the princesses, Princess Nakrang and Princess Heungbang. Moreover, Gwangjong had twenty half-brothers and seven half-sisters from his father's other marriages. As he had three older brothers, Mu, T'ae and Yo, he was far from the succession to the throne; however, Wang T'ae died early, and Wang Mu died in 945, three years after being crowned king, leaving the throne to Wang Yo, who ruled Goryeo for four years as Jeongjong. Before dying, he decided to make Wang So his heir instead of his one and only son, Prince Gyeongchunwon. According to his contemporary Ch'oe Sŭng-no, Gwangjong "was care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taejong Of Joseon
Taejong (; 16 May 1367 – 10 May 1422), personal name Yi Pangwŏn (), was the third monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea and the father of Sejong the Great. He was the fifth son of King Taejo, the founder of the dynasty. Before ascending to the throne, he was known as Grand Prince Jeongan (). Biography Early life and founding of Joseon Born in 1367 as the fifth son of Yi Sŏnggye and his first wife Lady Han, Yi Pangwŏn qualified as an official in 1382. He studied under Confucian scholars such as Wŏn Ch'ŏnsŏk. During his early years, he assisted his father in gathering the support of the commoners and of many influential figures in the government; Yi Pangwŏn also helped in the founding of Joseon by assassinating powerful officials who remained loyal to Goryeo, most prominently Chŏng Mong-ju. Strifes of Princes After contributing heavily to the overthrowing of the previous dynasty and the establishment of Joseon, he expected to be appointed as successor to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yongbyon
Nyŏngbyŏn is a county in North Pyŏngan Province, North Korea. It borders the cities of Kaechŏn and Anju, and covers an area of 504 km2. Description The city was heavily fortified during the 15th century as a result of its strategic position, and during the Josŏn dynasty, became a retreat for the aristocratic '' ryangban'' due to its fantastic scenery. The city's Yaksan, meaning medicine mountain, was well known for its azaleas; the modern poet Kim So-wol wrote one of his best-known poems on this subject. Two other mountains, Yaksan-dongdae, east of Yaksan, and Moran Hill are also scenic spots. Nyŏngbyŏn also houses many important relics, including the Chŏnju and Sound Buddhist temples, dating from 1345 and 1684 respectively; the Ryuksung Pavilion, famous for "six scenic views" of Nyŏngbyŏn; and the Ch'ŏl'ong Castle, built to protect the city during the Ri dynasty. The south gate of Nyŏngbyŏn, called Mannomun, is also nearby. Administrative divisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Zhao Of Yan
King Zhao of Yan (, died 279 BC), personal name Ji Zhi, was a king of the Yan state. He ruled the kingdom between 311 BC until his death in 279 BC. King Zhao was a son of Ji Kuai. In early years, he was chosen to serve as a political hostage in the Han state. In 314 BC, Yan was attacked and practically conquered by the Qi state, and both Ji Kuai and the usurper Zi Zhi (子之) were killed. However, Qi was unable to put down the rebellion in the former territories of Yan and had to withdraw. Finally, the Yan state was restored. King Zhao was installed as the new king of Yan by King Wuling of Zhao King Wuling of Zhao () (died 295 BCE, r. 325–299 BCE), personal name Zhao Yong, was a ruler of the Zhao state. His reign was famous for one important event: the reforms consisting of "Wearing the Hu (styled) Attire and Shooting from Horseback ( ..., and sent back to Yan. King Zhao was judicious and measured in his actions toward his subordinates. He hired talents with high s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabo Reforms
The Kabo Reform () describes a series of sweeping reforms suggested to the government of Korea, beginning in 1894 and ending in 1896 during the reign of Gojong of Korea in response to the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Historians debate the degree of Japanese influence in this program, as well as its effect in encouraging modernization. The term ''Kabo'' () comes from the name of the year 1894 in the traditional sexagenary cycle.Kabo Reforms at Nate Britannica Korea Background The disarray and blatant corruption in the Korean government, particularly in the three main areas of revenues – , military service, and the state granary system – weighed heavily on the Korean peas ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
