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Kyongwon County

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The western region of Kyongwon is mountainous, while the east is relatively flat. The highest point is Chungsan. The largest river is the
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Note: The Korean syllabe "som" (섬) in Ryudasom-ri, is converted into hanja "do" 島 because both of them means island in that case.
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Aside from agriculture, livestock raising and sericulture are widespread. The chief local crops are rice, corn, and soybeans.
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period Kyongwon was invaded by Jurchens tribes in 1409. Therefore, to safeguard his people from the hostile Chinese and
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ordered to establish there one of the six post/garrisons (
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Map of North Hamgyong showing the location of Kyongwon
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County

Map of North Hamgyong showing the location of Kyongwon
North Korea
Region
Kwanbuk
Province
North Hamgyong
Administrative divisions
North Hamgyong
North Korea
42°48′41″N 130°11′58″E / 42.81139°N 130.19944°E / 42.81139; 130.19944
People's Republic of China
Kyonghung
Hoeryong
Onsong
Tumen
Bituminous coal
Hambuk
Kogonwon Lines
Hunchun
Yanbian
Joseon
Jurchen people
Manchus
Manchuria
Sejong the Great of Joseon
hangul
hanja
ŭp

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