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Kimhyonggwon County information


Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn County
김형권군
County
Korean transcription(s)
 • Chosŏn'gŭl김형권군
 • Hancha金亨權郡
 • McCune-ReischauerKimhyŏnggwŏn-gun
 • Revised RomanizationGimhyeonggwon-gun
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Kimhyonggwon
Map of Ryanggang showing the location of Kimhyonggwon
Coordinates: 40°45′0″N 128°10′0″E / 40.75000°N 128.16667°E / 40.75000; 128.16667
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceRyanggang
Administrative divisions1 ŭp, 1 workers' district, 17 ri
Area
 • Total1,243 km2 (480 sq mi)
Population
 (2008[1])
 • Total37,528
 • Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)

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.

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