Pukchong County


Pukch'ŏng County is a county in eastern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea.

Geography

It borders the Sea of Japan 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. It has a relatively mild climate for the province.

Administrative divisions

Pukch'ŏng county is divided into 1 ŭp, 2 rodongjagu and 38 ri :

Economy

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.

Transportation

Pukch'ŏng county is served by the Tŏksŏng and P'yŏngra lines of the Korean State Railway, as well as by roads.