Toksong County


Tŏksŏng County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea.

Geography

It is largely mountainous, but the southern area is low-lying. The Pujŏllyŏng, Taedŏk, and Kŏdubong ranges pass through the county. The highest point is Hŭisabong. Major streams include the Kŏsŏch'ŏn, Konp'ach'ŏn, and Tongp'allyŏngch'ŏn.
Temperatures are typically quite low. About 89% of the county is forestland, of which some 70% is coniferous. Thanks to this, lumbering is an important local industry.

Administrative divisions

Tŏksŏng county is divided into 1 ŭp, 1 rodongjagu and 23 ri :

Economy

The local economy is centred on manufacturing, although agriculture also plays a role. Manufacturing accounts for 90% of local production. Local crops include maize, soybeans, and potatoes; these are chiefly grown along the valleys. There are also orchards and silkworm farms. Mining is supported by deposits of iron ore, gold, fluorspar, and magnetite. Hydroelectric power stations can also be found in the county.

Transportation

Tŏksŏng county is served roads and by the Tŏksŏng line of the Korean State Railway.