Kimhyonggwon County
Kimhyŏnggwŏn County is a kun, or county, in southeastern Ryanggang province, North Korea. It borders South Hamgyŏng to the south. Previously known as Pungsan, it was renamed by Kim Il Sung in 1990. He named it after his uncle, Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn. It is known for its striking scenery and for the Pungsan Dog, a large breed of hunting dog.
Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn County
김형권군 | |
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County | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 김형권군 |
| • Hancha | 金亨權郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Kimhyŏnggwŏn-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Gimhyeonggwon-gun |
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Kimhyonggwon | |
| Coordinates: 40°45′0″N 128°10′0″E | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | Ryanggang |
| Administrative divisions | 1 ŭp, 1 workers' district, 17 ri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,243 km2 (480 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 37,528 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
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