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North Pyongan Province (also spelled North P'yŏngan; Korean: 평안북도; MR: Phyŏnganbukto; IPA: [pʰjʌŋanbuk̚t͈o]) is a western province of North Korea. The

North Pyongan-South Pyongan Province

South Pyongan Province (Korean: 평안남도; MR: Phyŏngannamdo; IPA: [pʰjʌŋanːamdo]) is a province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the southern

North Pyongan-Provinces of North Korea

within North Korea. There are 9 provinces in North Korea: Chagang, North Hamgyong, South Hamgyong, North Hwanghae, South Hwanghae, Kangwon, North Pyongan, South

North Pyongan-North Korean standard language

standard in 1966. The adopting proclamation stated that the Pyongan dialect spoken in the North Korean capital Pyongyang and its surroundings should be the basis

North Pyongan-North Korea and weapons of mass destruction

center of North Korea's advanced equipment and munitions since 1956. Also, extensive intelligence of highly advanced underground facility. 3. Pyongan Bukdo

North Pyongan-Pyongan Province

Pyongan Province (Korean: 평안도; Hanja: 平安道; IPA: [pʰjʌŋando]) was one of Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. Pyongan was located in the

North Pyongan-Demographics of North Korea

demographics of North Korea are determined through national censuses and international estimates. The Central Bureau of Statistics of North Korea conducted

North Pyongan-Human rights in North Korea

The human rights record of North Korea is widely considered to be among the worst in the world and has been globally condemned, with the United Nations

North Pyongan-Korean People's Army

The Korean People's Army (KPA; Korean: 조선인민군; MR: Chosŏn inmin'gun) encompasses the combined military forces of North Korea and the armed wing of the

North Pyongan-List of cities in North Korea

) North Korea portal Administrative divisions of North Korea Special cities of North Korea List of cities in South Korea Geography of North Korea "행정구역

North Pyongan-Committee for the Five Northern Korean Provinces

Hado, Hwachon North Pyeongan Province or Pyeonganbuk-do (Korean pronunciation: [pʰjʌŋanbukt͈o]) corresponds to North Korea's North Pyongan Province, almost

North Pyongan-COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea

March, North Korean media reported that excepting three foreigners, more than 2,590 people had been released from quarantine in North Pyongan and South

North Pyongan-Korea Bay

China's Liaoning Province and the western coastline of North Korea's North Pyongan, South Pyongan and South Hwanghae provinces. It is separated from the

North Pyongan-China–North Korea border

On the other side of the river is the city of Sinuiju in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The two cities are situated on the Yalu river delta at the

North Pyongan-Korean People's Army Air Force

· Pukchang Airport, South Pyongan, North Korea". 39°29'50.0"N 125°58'32.0"E · Pukchang Airport, South Pyongan, North Korea. Preliminary Assessment of

North Pyongan-Religion in North Korea

There are no known official statistics of religions in North Korea. Officially, North Korea is an atheist state, although its constitution guarantees free

North Pyongan-Prisons in North Korea

Prisons in North Korea (often referred to by Western media and critics as "North Korean gulags") have conditions that are unsanitary, life-threatening

North Pyongan-North Korea

North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula

North Pyongan-Environment of North Korea

environment of North Korea comprises the diverse ecosystems of the part of the Korean peninsula controlled by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This includes

North Pyongan-Chongju

T.K. Seung North Korea portal Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea List of cities in North Korea North Pyongan Battle of Chongju

North Pyongan-Capital punishment in North Korea

Capital punishment is a legal penalty in North Korea. It is used for many offences, such as grand theft, murder, rape, drug smuggling, treason, espionage

North Pyongan-Telecommunications in North Korea

Telecommunications in North Korea refers to the communication services available in North Korea. North Korea has not fully adopted mainstream Internet

North Pyongan-Minorities in North Korea

Buddhism LGBT rights in North Korea Women in North Korea Gyeonggi dialect Hamgyŏng dialect Pyongan dialect "North Korea - Minority Rights Group". Archived from

North Pyongan-Provinces of Korea

Pyongyang in the north separated from Gyeonggi and South Pyongan Provinces respectively to become Special Cities. Both North Korea and South Korea have subsequently

North Pyongan-Administrative divisions of North Korea

The administrative divisions of North Korea are organized into three hierarchical levels. These divisions were created in 2002. Many of the units have

North Pyongan-List of North Korean missile tests

There have been a number of North Korean missile tests. North Korea has also fired a number of short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, in what have

North Pyongan-Pyongan dialect

Gyeonggi dialect is the foundation of standard Korean in both the North and the South. In the Pyongan dialect an eight vowel system is used (이·에·애·으·어·아·우·오)

North Pyongan-Special cities of North Korea

within North Korea. There are four special cities in North Korea. Special cities are the higher-ranked administrative divisions in North Korea. There

North Pyongan-Defense industry of North Korea

North Korea's defence industry predates the Korean War, but has emerged as a major supplier to the North Korean armed forces beginning in the 1970s, but

North Pyongan-North Hwanghae Province

split into North and South Hwanghae. The provincial capital is Sariwon. The province is bordered by Pyongyang and South Pyongan to the north, Kangwon to

North Pyongan-Nyongbyon County

(in standard Southern dialect: Yŏngbyŏn) is a county in North Pyŏngan Province, North Korea. It borders the cities of Kaechŏn and Anju, and covers an

North Pyongan-Anju, South Pyongan

Anju-si (Korean pronunciation: [an.dzu]) is a city in the South P'yŏngan province of North Korea. Its population was 240,117 in 2008. The Ch'ongch'on

North Pyongan-North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens

South Korean intelligence agencies reported they believed dozens of South Korean and Japanese abduction victims were moved to Wonhwa-ri in South Pyongan Province;

North Pyongan-Residences of North Korean leaders

, according to Kim Jong Il’s former bodyguard Lee Young-kuk. Many of the residences were identified on satellite images in the

North Pyongan-Outline of North Korea

overview of and topical guide to North Korea: North Korea is a sovereign country located on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. To the

North Pyongan-Sunchon

Sunch'ŏn (Korean pronunciation: [sun.tsʰʌn]) is a city in South Pyongan province, North Korea. It has a population of 297,317, and is home to various

North Pyongan-Agriculture in North Korea

Farming in North Korea is concentrated in the flatlands of the four west coast provinces, where a longer growing season, level land, adequate rainfall

North Pyongan-Provisional People's Committee of North Korea

Korea was the Administrative Committee of Five Provinces. This was established on 8 October 1945 and was headed by the nationalist and South Pyongan people's

North Pyongan-List of mountains in Korea

mountain in the entire Korea. Paektusan (백두산; 白頭山) – 2,744 metres (9,003 ft), the tallest mountain in North Korea and the Korean Peninsula altogether.

North Pyongan-Korean dialects

and Kwannam) region, the northeast corner of Pyongan Province, and the Ryanggang Province of North Korea as well as Jilin, Heilongjiang of Northeast China;

North Pyongan-Kusong

Kusŏng (Korean: 구성; Korean pronunciation: [ku.sʌŋ]) is a city in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan to the north, Taechon

North Pyongan-North Korean Branch Bureau

an Enlarged Plenary Session of the South Pyongan Provincial Committee of the Changan group in North Korea (led by Hyon Chun-hyok) criticised CPK's policies

North Pyongan-Nampo

the Samhwa-hyon area of South Pyongan Province. The city was renamed to Chinnampo during the Japanese occupation of Korea, by adding the character '鎭'

North Pyongan-Chinese people in Korea

deep into the south, but were defeated by Korean General Kim Chwi-ryeo who pushed them back north to Pyongan, where the remaining Khitans were finished

North Pyongan-Regions of Korea

Korea has traditionally been divided into a number of unofficial regions that reflect historical, geographical, and dialect boundaries within the Peninsula

North Pyongan-1993 North Korean census

southwestern regions of Pyongyang, Nampo, South Hwanghae Province, and North Pyongan Province. The life expectancy at birth was of 70.7 years (67.8 for males

North Pyongan-Vehicle registration plates of North Korea

Example of a current series (post-1992) private plate issued in South Pyongan Province State-owned vehicles follow the same format as the current private

North Pyongan-Taedong County

Institute". Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2013. (in English) Map of Pyongan provinces (in Korean) Detailed map v t e

North Pyongan-List of universities in North Korea

are more than 300 colleges and universities in North Korea. Universities and colleges in North Korea are classified into central class and local colleges

North Pyongan-Pyongsong

pronunciation: [pʰjʌŋ.sʌŋ], officially Phyongsong) is a city in , the capital city of South province in western

North Pyongan-2012 North Korean floods

Union Program Support Units. The North Korean government also supported two inter-agency assessment missions in South Pyongan and Kangwon provinces on 31 July

North Pyongan-Uiju County

Ŭiju County is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The county has an area of 420 km², and a population of 110,018 (2008 data). Ŭiju

North Pyongan-Sinanju

Sinanju is a region (신안주) in Anju city, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The name literally means "Comfortable New Village." When Anju County was

North Pyongan-2006 North Korean floods

homeless, and that South Pyongan, North Hwanghae, Kangwon, and South Hamgyong were the worst-affected provinces. North Korea cancelled its gymnastics

North Pyongan-Sup'ung Dam

Autonomous County, Liaoning Province in China and Sakju County, North Pyongan Province in North Korea. The dam was constructed by the Japanese between 1937 and

North Pyongan-Unsan County

Department of Uiju (modern-day Sinuiju). The region became part of North Pyongan Province in 1896. In July 1895, the Joseon dynasty signed a treaty with

North Pyongan-Prefectures of Japan

division of Korea, Kōgen (Kangwon/Gangwon), Keiki (Gyeonggi) and Kōkai (Hwanghae) are divided between North Korea and South Korea. While each Korea has its

North Pyongan-Uiju Airfield

Airfield (IATA: UJU, ICAO: ZKUJ) is an airport in Uiju County, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single concrete runway 05/23 measuring 8180

North Pyongan-Kim Song-ae

of North Korea's founder, Kim Il Sung from their marriage in 1952 until his death in 1994. Born Kim Song-pal on 29 December 1924 in South Pyongan Province

North Pyongan-Tongchang County

northeast of the far western North Pyŏngan province, North Korea. It borders Pyŏktong and Chagang's Usi county to the north, Unsan and Songwŏn (in Chagang

North Pyongan-International Friendship Exhibition

Exhibition is a large museum complex located at Myohyangsan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is a collection of halls that house gifts presented to

North Pyongan-Pyongyang

largest city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, where it is sometimes labeled as the "Capital of the

North Pyongan-Shin Dong-hyuk

Shin Dong-hyuk (born Shin In Geun, 19 November 1982 or 1980) is a North Korean-born human rights activist. He claims to be the only prisoner to have successfully

North Pyongan-Sinyang County

the Korean State Railway. Korean Central Bureau of Statistics: 2008 Population Census (Population 2008, published in 2009) (in English) Map of Pyongan provinces

North Pyongan-Onchon Air Base

Onchon Air Base (온천비행장) is an air base near Onchon, Pyongan-namdo, North Korea. The airfield has a single concrete runway 01/19 measuring 8150 x 170 feet

North Pyongan-National Route 3 (South Korea)

Singye County - Koksan County South Pyongan Province Yangdok County - Maengsan County - Nyongwon County North Pyongan Province Huichon - Chosan County (■):

North Pyongan-Heianhoku-dō

at Shingishū (Sinuiju). The province consisted of modern-day North Pyongan, North Korea. Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census:

North Pyongan-Hyangsan County

of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division The Hyangsan Bridge 향산다리 360 view Hyangsan Hotel 향산호텔 360 view In Korean language online

North Pyongan-Liaoning

in 1954. Liaoning borders the Yellow Sea (Korea Bay) and Bohai Sea in the south, North Korea's North Pyongan and Chagang provinces in the southeast, Jilin

North Pyongan-Pukchang Airport

Pukchang Airport(북창비행장) is an airport in Pyongan-namdo, North Korea. It serves as the military airfield for the nearby city of Sunchon. The airfield has

North Pyongan-Panghyon Airport

Banghyon airfield) is an airport near Panghyŏn-dong in Kusong, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single concrete runway 13/31, measuring 8500

North Pyongan-III Corps (North Korea)

Korean People's Army. It was created just before the North Korean invasion of 1950 with Lt. General Yu Kyong-su in command. During the initial North Korean

North Pyongan-Military parades in North Korea

branches Pyongyang City Branch South Pyongan Province Branch North Pyongan Province Branch South Hamgyong Province Branch North Hamgyong Province Branch South

North Pyongan-Kim Rak-hui

Kim Rak-hui (Korean: 김락희, 11 November 1933 – February 2013) was a North Korean politician. Kim worked in the agricultural and cooperatives section for

North Pyongan-Sokka Pagoda of the Pohyonsa Buddhist temple

Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is listed as a National Treasure of North Korea. Built in 1042 CE, the granite

North Pyongan-History of Korea

Paleolithic period have been found in present-day North Hamgyong, South Pyongan, Gyeonggi, and north and south Chungcheong provinces, which dates the Paleolithic

North Pyongan-Tongrim County

Tongrim Manchurian Ash, which is North Korean natural monument No. 11.[citation needed] Geography of North Korea North Pyongan 조선중앙통계국，2008년 인구 조사 Archived

North Pyongan-2008 North Korean census

The 2008 North Korean census (2008년 조선민주주의인민공화국 인구일제조사) was the second North Korea national census. The reference day used for the census was October

North Pyongan-Choe Yong-gon (official)

Democratic People's Republic of Korea from 1957 to 1972. Choe was born in Taechon County (태천군, 泰川郡) in North Pyongan, Korea, in 1900. He was educated at

North Pyongan-Kim Song-hye

Kim Song-hye (Korean: 김성혜, born 17 July 1965) is a North Korean politician. As the head of the Secretarial Bureau of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification

North Pyongan-Kim Song-nam (politician)

Korea. Kim was born in North Pyongan Province in 1953. He joined the International Department of the Workers' Party of Korea in the 1980s and acted as

North Pyongan-Kim Jong-ju

16, 1903. He is from Hwangsan-ri, Puksinhyon-myon, Nyongbyon County, North Pyongan Province, the son of Hwajonmin. From 1909 to 1912, he attended elementary

North Pyongan-Songam Cavern

stalactites and stalagmites. The cavern is located in Kaech'ŏn-si, South Pyongan Province. Among the 70 scenic sites within the caverns are the flower gate

North Pyongan-National Route 1 (South Korea)

South Pyongan Province Taedong Pyongyang South Pyongan Province Taedong - Pyongwon - Anju North Pyongan Province Pakchon - Chongju - Sonchon - Cholsan

North Pyongan-Yangdok County

2019). "Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort". NK News. (in English) Map of Pyongan provinces (in Korean) Detailed map v t e

North Pyongan-Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs' Cemetery

County, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The Hoechang County cemetery is the largest Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) cemetery in North Korea, of 90,000

North Pyongan-19th-century peasant rebellions in Korea

Western Pyongan, write this message with haste. Since ancient times, the Gwanseo Region has been home to splendid cultures as the abode of Dangun's Korea, and

North Pyongan-Yalu River

Jilin and Liaoning, while the bordering North Korean provinces are North Pyongan, Chagang and Ryanggang. The river is 795 kilometers (494 mi) long and

North Pyongan-Songdo station (South Pyongan)

Songdo station (Korean: 송도역) is a railway station in Songdo-ri, Anju, South P'yŏngan, North Korea. It is on located on the Kubongsan Line and the Namhŭng

North Pyongan-Kwalliso

Ch'ŏnma, North Pyongan Province was closed in 1990 for unknown reasons. The kwalliso are run by the State Security Department, North Korea's secret police

North Pyongan-2009 North Korean parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in North Korea on 8 March 2009 to elect the members of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly. They were originally scheduled

North Pyongan-Korean People's Army Strategic Force

ballistic missiles. The inventory includes domestic and Soviet designs. North Korea received rocket artillery, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and anti-ship

North Pyongan-Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence

Pyongyang Sinuiju The Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence (Korean: 신의주 관저; Hanja: 新義州官邸), which may locally be known as the Central Luxury House

North Pyongan-Hero of Labor (North Korea)

Labor Hero (Korean: 로력영웅; MR: Roryŏk Yŏng'ung) is one of the highest titles of honor of North Korea and the highest decoration of the country overall

North Pyongan-Taechon County

with the U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative

North Pyongan-Cholsan County

Technical School (철산고등전문학교). Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division International

North Pyongan-Sinuiju

Sinŭiju (Korean: 신의주시; MR: Sinŭiju-si; IPA: [ɕinɰidzu ɕi]), is a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border

North Pyongan-Taechon Airport

Taechon Airport(태천비행장) is an airport in Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single asphalt runway 11/29 measuring 6450 x 194 feet (1966 x 59

North Pyongan-Korean regional cuisine

Pyongyang, currently the capital of North Korea, was also the capital of Gojoseon, and the provincial capital of Pyongan province until 1946. Therefore, Pyongyang

North Pyongan-Sunchon tunnel massacre

October 30 at the Sunchon tunnel in Sunchon, South Pyongan where the Americans were told by the North Koreans they would be given food and treatment. They were

North Pyongan-Cultural assets of North Korea

Designated cultural assets of North Korea (Conservation-grade relics) are tangible artifacts, sites, and buildings deemed to have significant historical

North Pyongan-People's Assembly of North Korea

The People's Assembly of North Korea (Korean: 북조선인민회의) was the unicameral legislature of the People's Committee of North Korea. It consisted of 237 deputies

North Pyongan-Korean language

Korean (South Korean: 한국어, hangugeo; North Korean: 조선말, chosŏnmal) is the native language for about 81 million people, mostly of Korean descent. It is

North Pyongan-Sunchon Airport

(순천비행장) is an airport in Pyongan-namdo, North Korea. It is 28mi or 45km northwest of Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. The airfield has a single

North Pyongan-Ojok-tong

located in Uiju, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It has a population of around 54,767 residents.[citation needed] "Ŏjŏk-tong: North Korea". Geographic

North Pyongan-Outline of the Korean language

Linguistic purism in Korean North Korean standard language Hamgyŏng dialect Hwanghae dialect Pyongan dialect Yukjin dialect South Korean standard language Chungcheong

North Pyongan-Tokchon

28, 2017, North Korea launched a single Hwasong-12/KN17 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) from Pukchang Airfield in South Pyongan Province (the

North Pyongan-Heian'nan-dō

capital was at Heijō. The province consisted of modern-day South Pyongan, North Korea. Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census: Overall

North Pyongan-Tonggun Pavilion

Tonggun Pavilion (Korean: 통군정) is the hall located in Uiju county, North Pyongan Province of North Korea. The pavilion faces Liaoning Province, China right

North Pyongan-Yaksu-ri rock-paintings tomb

Yaksu-ri rock-paintings tomb (Korean: 약수리벽화무덤) are located in Yaksu-ri, Kangso-gun, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The early 5th Century tomb is

North Pyongan-Chonjusa

Ch'ŏnju-sa (Korean: 천주사) is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is

North Pyongan-Kim Bo-hyon

Kim Bo-hyon (Korean: 김보현; Hanja: 金輔鉉; 3 October 1871 – 2 September 1955) was a farmer from the South Pyongan province. He was the paternal grandfather

North Pyongan-Kang Kwan-ju

Fatherland. He was born on 5 July 1930 in Taedong County, South Pyongan province, in Korea under Japanese rule. He graduated from Kim Il Sung University

North Pyongan-1957 North Korean parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in North Korea on 27 August 1957 to elect members of the 2nd Supreme People's Assembly . Voters were presented with

North Pyongan-Sindo County

Ryongamp'o workers' districts. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division "N.K. leader

North Pyongan-Sonchon County

Administrative divisions of : Administrative Division Can the 'Jasmine Revolution' Spread to N.

North Pyongan-North Korea women's national football team

football team was formed in the Society of Provincial Sports of South Pyongan Province (Korean: 평안남도체육선수단), and other women's football teams started emerging

North Pyongan-Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598)

their objectives: the First Division would pursue the Korean king in Pyongan Province in the north (where Pyongyang is located); the Second Division would

North Pyongan-Obongsan (Chagang)

Obongsan is a mountain of North Korea. It has an elevation of 1,180 metres It stands between Changgang County and Hwapyong County in Chagang Province

North Pyongan-Kim Il Sung

: 김일성, pronunciation: [kimils͈ʌŋ]; born Kim Sung Ju; 15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was a politician and the founder of

North Pyongan-Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center

(녕변원자력연구소) is North Korea's major nuclear facility, operating its first nuclear reactors. It is located in Nyongbyon County in North Pyongan Province, about

North Pyongan-South Hamgyong Province

South Hamgyong Province (Korean: 함경남도, Hamgyŏngnamdo; Korean pronunciation: [ham.ɡjʌŋ.nam.do]) is a province of North Korea. The province was formed in

North Pyongan-Choe Deok-sin

later defected with his wife, Ryu Mi-yong, to North Korea. Choe was born in Uiju County, North Pyongan Province. In 1936, he graduated from the Republic

North Pyongan-Kwanso

former Pyongan Province in what is now North Korea. The region includes the modern-day provinces of Chagang, South Pyongan and North Pyongan and the

North Pyongan-List of lighthouses in North Korea

in North Korea. Lists of lighthouses and lightvessels Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of North Korea". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina

North Pyongan-List of railway stations in North Korea

Nampo South Pyongan North Hwanghae South Hwanghae Kangwon South Hamgyong North Hamgyong Ryanggang Chagang North Pyongan Kaesong China South Korea Yellow Sea

North Pyongan-Chungsan County

Chŭngsan County is a kun (county) in South Pyongan Province, North Korea. Re-education Camp No. 11, a large prison mostly for repatriated refugees, is

North Pyongan-Eun

Yeongyu, Pyongan-do, Pyeongwon-gun. In 1930, a national census showed that one family was living in Ssangyong-myeon, Gangseo-gun, South Pyongan. In the

North Pyongan-Unsan (town)

Unsan-ŭp is the town in Unsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The former name Onjŏng-ri was reorganized to Unsan-eup in 1954. Onjŏng was

North Pyongan-Sundae (sausage)

Sundae (Korean: 순대 [sun.dɛ], sometimes anglicized as soondae) is a type of blood sausage in Korean cuisine. It is a popular street food in both North and

North Pyongan-Chodo Airport

is an airport in Ch'odo island, Hanggu-guyok, Nampo, South Pyongan Province, North Korea. The airfield has a single grass runway 11/29 measuring 3020

North Pyongan-Kwaksan County

is a technical school. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division International

North Pyongan-Choe Thae-bok

spoke fluent English, German and Russian in addition to Korean. Choe was born in Namp'o, South Pyongan, on 1 December 1930. He was one of the first to study

North Pyongan-Kunu-dong

Kunu-dong (Kunuri) is a village located in South Pyongan Province, North Korea. A key battle of the Korean War, the Battle of Kunu-ri, took place there in

North Pyongan-Jiktong coal mine

8 Jiktong Coal Mine(2.8직동청년탄광) is a coal mine in North Korea. The mine is located in South Pyongan Province. It is part of the Sunchon Area Youth Coal-mining

North Pyongan-Yukjin Korean

Manchuria. Linguists in China divide the Korean varieties spoken in Northeast China into Northwestern (Pyongan), North-central (Hamgyŏng) and Northeastern

North Pyongan-Yoo Chang-soon

Minister of South Korea from 4 January 1982 to 24 June 1982. Yoo was born in Anju, South Pyongan, a city located in present-day North Korea, and attended

North Pyongan-High Korean

Seoul dialect, the prestige dialect in South Korea Pyongan dialect, the prestige dialect in North Korea Korean honorifics' highest registers This disambiguation

North Pyongan-Ja Song-nam

Ja Song-nam (Korean: 자성남, born 28 March 1954) is a North Korean diplomat. Ja was North Korea's Permanent Representative to the United Nations between

North Pyongan-Sinuiju concentration camp

교화소) is a "reeducation camp" in North Pyongan, North Korea. It holds roughly 2,500 prisoners. Human Rights in North Korea Kaechon concentration camp "The

North Pyongan-Mongol invasions of Korea

terms. They controlled almost all of modern North Pyongan Province and a great portion of South Pyongan Province as well. When the Mongols threatened

North Pyongan-Pihyon County

of the Korean State Railway pass through the county. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative

North Pyongan-Pak Kyong-sam

Pak Kyong-sam is a North Korean politician. He has been chairman of the People's Committee of North Pyongan Province since 2002. In 2003, he was elected

North Pyongan-List of World Heritage Sites in North Korea

listed on the tentative list. North Korea portal Culture of North Korea Environment of North Korea Religion in North Korea "The World Heritage Convention"

North Pyongan-Members of the Control Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea

semi-retirement." In 2019 it spearheaded an anti-corruption investigation in North Pyongan Province. A commentator quipped that "The inspection team arrived on

North Pyongan-Sukchon County

the Korean State Railway. Korean Central Bureau of Statistics: 2008 Population Census (Population 2008, published in 2009) (in English) Map of Pyongan provinces

North Pyongan-Kujang (town)

Kujang County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is near Hyangsan. The Kujang station, broadcasting the radio programme Voice of Korea, is 25 km from

North Pyongan-Kim Chol-man

born in 1918 in South Pyongan Province. He is the brother-in-law of Han Tok-su, former chairman of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan.

North Pyongan-Kanggye

Kanggye (Korean: 강계시; Korean pronunciation: [kɐŋ.ɡje]) is the provincial capital of Chagang, North Korea and has a population of 251,971. Because of its

North Pyongan-Hyeon Ik-cheol

of the Republic of Korea. Hyun Ik-cheol was born in 1890 in Bakcheon, North Pyongan Province, Joseon. Right after the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, He crossed

North Pyongan-Ri Mu-yong

North Korea. He was born on April 8, 1948. During the 1990s to 2003 he served as director of the Namhung Youth Chemical Complex in Anju, South Pyongan Province

North Pyongan-New Korean Orthography

for a nationalistic, pure standard". Thus, Pyongan dialect was chosen as the standard dialect for North Korean, purely for the reason that it was considered

North Pyongan-Tabo Pagoda of Pohyonsa Buddhist temple

Buddhist temple (Korean: 보현사사각구층탑) is located at Pohyonsa on Mt. Myohyang, Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is a National

North Pyongan-Ka Island

Ka Island (alternately, Ga Island) is a North Korean island in the Pansong Archipelago in West Korea Bay. It lies just south of the Cholsan Peninsula.

North Pyongan-Seonu Hwi

Korea, Empire of Japan (now North Pyongan Province, North Korea). A writer poet, journalist, soldier and philosopher he also fought in the Korean War

North Pyongan-Buddhist temples in Korea

part of the Korean landscape. Most Korean temples have names ending in -sa (Korean: 사; Hanja: 寺), which means "monastery" in Sino-Korean. Many temples

North Pyongan-Sakju County

divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division "30 years report of Meteorological Observations in North Korea (1991 ~ 2020)"

North Pyongan-Usi County

it borders Chosan and Kopung to the east, Songwon to the south, and North Pyongan Province's Pyoktong county to the west. Originally part of Pyoktong

North Pyongan-Sindo

television network Sindo County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea Sindo (island), an island off Incheon, South Korea Sindo, Kenya, a neighboring town

North Pyongan-Unsan County, South Pyongan

province, North Korea. The name Unsan is proposed to have been derived from either the Chinese character 银 or 隐, both read as "un" in Korean, referring

North Pyongan-Chongpyong County

Chongju to Chongpyong due to having the same name as Chongju located in Pyongan Province. The highest point is Noranbong. Most of the county's land is

North Pyongan-Sinuiju Incident

city of Sinuiju, North Pyŏngan Province, Soviet Civil Administration on November 23, 1945. The city of Sinuiju is now in North Korea. It marked the peak

North Pyongan-Jeolla Province

Province and Pyongan Province, was divided north-south into North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Province, bringing the total to 13 provinces. North Jeolla

North Pyongan-Hong Beom-do

North Pyongan Province, Joseon. During his early life, he was a hunter. In September 1907, Japan, as part of its colonial policies in Korea, passed

North Pyongan-Unsan (disambiguation)

is a county in North Pyongan, North Korea. Unsan may also refer to: Unsan (town), the town in Unsan County in North Pyongan, North Korea Battle of Unsan

North Pyongan-Park Yune-sun

Yune-Sun (December 11, 1905 – June 30, 1988) was a Korean biblical scholar born in Cholsan, North Pyongan Province. After completing his undergraduate studies

North Pyongan-Paek In-jun

Assembly, North Korea's unicameral parliament. Paek was born in 1920 in Unsan County, Heianhoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now in North Pyongan Province

North Pyongan-Kim Chaek

Kim Chaek (Korean: 김책; Hancha: 金策, 14 August 1903 – 31 January 1951) was a North Korean revolutionary, military general, and politician. His birth name

North Pyongan-Youth Hero Motorway

the capital of the country, and Nampo, a city on the coast of Korea Bay in South Pyongan Province. Construction began in November 1998, and the expressway

North Pyongan-Ri Thae-nam

Secretary of the WPK South Pyongan Provincial Committee. At that time he also became the Vice Premier in the Cabinet of North Korea, which he remained until

North Pyongan-Mun Ki-nam

in North Korea but defected to South Korea in 2004. Born in Chongju, North Pyongan, the details of Mun's childhood are unclear. In a 2004 interview with

North Pyongan-Kim Tu-il

Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea he was elected a member of the Central Committee and Chairman of the South Pyongan Province Party Committee. He was

North Pyongan-Pukchang County

pollutants straight into the air". DailyNK. "북한지역정보넷". www.cybernk.net. Retrieved 2021-09-17. (in English) Map of Pyongan provinces (in Korean) Detailed map

North Pyongan-Ri Man-gon

when he was appointed chief secretary of the North Pyongan Provincial Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and gained a seat in the party's Central Committee

North Pyongan-Chonma County

of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan In Korean language online encyclopedias: Doosan Encyclopedia (Encyber) Korean language

North Pyongan-Maengsan County

Census Archived 2010-03-31 at the Wayback Machine (Population 2008, published in 2009) (in English) Map of Pyongan provinces (in Korean) Detailed map v t e

North Pyongan-Kim Yong-sun

general secretary) of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). Kim was born in 1934 in South Pyongan, when the Korean Peninsula was still under Japanese rule.

North Pyongan-Pyo Mu-won

Committee, and in 1977, Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee of the North Pyongan Province. Re-enlisted in 1996, he served as a lecturer for the Victory

North Pyongan-National Route 5 (South Korea)

Wonsan - Munchon - Kowon County - Kumya - Hamhung - Changjin County North Pyongan Province Kimhyongjik County - Chasong County (■): Motorway IS: Intersection

North Pyongan-Yomju County

of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan In Korean language online encyclopedias: Doosan Encyclopedia (Encyber) Korean language

North Pyongan-Ham Seok-heon

selected by the Republic of Korea as a national cultural figure. Ham was born in Pyongan Province, currently North Korea and grew up as a Presbyterian

North Pyongan-Yun Won-chol

Yun Won-Chol (Korean pronunciation: [ju.nwʌn.tsʰʌl] or [jun] [wʌn.tsʰʌl]; born July 3, 1989, in North Pyongan) is an amateur North Korean Greco-Roman wrestler

North Pyongan-List of militant Korean independence activist organizations

located on Mt. Chŏnma (Chonma-san) in Goryeongsak-myeon, Uiju-gun, North Pyongan Province. It was also called Cheonmabyeolyeong and Cheolmabyeolyeong

North Pyongan-Lee Jung-seob

born into an affluent family in Pyongwon County, South Pyongan Province in present-day North Korea. His family owned an extensive area of land, and Lee's

North Pyongan-Mao Anying

Retrieved 13 November 2014. Sebastien Roblin, 2017, "A U.S. Bombing Run in North Korea Wiped Out Mao Zedong's Dynasty" National Interest (7 May), (Access: 17

North Pyongan-Oncheon

Pyongan Province, North Korea Oncheon-dong, neighbourhood (dong) of Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea Oncheon-cheon, stream in Busan, South Korea the

North Pyongan-Minju Choson

the South Pyongan People's Committee. In October 1945, it changed its name to the current one, as it became the organ of the North Korean Provincial

North Pyongan-Kim Jae-ryong

important position as the secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) North Pyongan provincial committee. He was appointed acting secretary of the

North Pyongan-Kim Yong-ju

Yong Ju (Korean: 김영주; 1920 – 14 December 2021) was a North Korean politician and the younger brother of Kim Il Sung, who ruled North Korea from 1948

North Pyongan-Taegwan County

Taegwan Technical School. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division "No. 301 Factory"

North Pyongan-List of things named after Kim Il Sung

in Sinuiju, North Pyongan Province South Pyongan Museum of the Revolutionary Activities of Comrade Kim Il Sung – in Pyongsong, South Pyongan Province Kim

North Pyongan-Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876

American merchant ship, the General Sherman, appeared off the coast of Pyongan Province, steaming along the Taedong River to the provincial capital of

North Pyongan-平安北道

Heianhoku-dō, administrative divisions of Korea under Japanese rule North Pyongan Province, province of North Korea This disambiguation page lists articles

North Pyongan-Hyun (Korean name)

of the clan members) as of 2000 included: Yeonju (Nyongbyon County), North Pyongan Province: 59,096 people and 18,686 households. Yeonju is an old name

North Pyongan-Hwanghae dialect

(ㅣ·ㅔ·ㅐ·ㅡ·ㅓ·ㅏ·ㅜ·ㅗ·ㅚ). Like the neighboring Pyongan dialect, the sound of 어(eo) and 으(eu) sounds closer to the 오(o) and 우(u). The medieval Korean vowel of ㆎ, as well as 의

North Pyongan-Chong-Sik Lee

or international affairs. Lee was born on July 30, 1931, in Anju, South Pyongan, Chōsen, Empire of Japan. He was the oldest son of a primary school teacher

North Pyongan-List of cities in North Korea

Wonsan Sinuiju Tanchon Kaechon Kaesong Sariwon The important cities of North Korea have self-governing status equivalent to that of provinces. Pyongyang

North Pyongan-North Korea and weapons of mass destruction

center of North Korea's advanced equipment and munitions since 1956. Also, extensive intelligence of highly advanced underground facility. 3. Pyongan Bukdo

North Pyongan-List of towns and cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants/country: L-M-N-O

July 2016. "DPR Korea 2008 Population Census: National Report" (PDF). 2008 North Korea census. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-03-31. Retrieved

North Pyongan-Sinmi Island

North Korean island in the Pansong Archipelago in West Korea Bay. With an area of 52 square kilometers (20 sq mi), it is the largest island in North Korea

North Pyongan-History of science and technology in Korea

Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground in North Hamgyong province, and the Tongch'ang-dong Space Launch Center in North Pyongan province. Kwangmyŏngsŏng-class satellites

North Pyongan-Kanggye

(강계방송)", originally founded in 1947 as a local broadcasting station for North Pyongan Province, which later became a local broadcasting station for Chagang

North Pyongan-T. K. Seung

Chongju in North Pyongan Province. He attended Chongju Middle School, where he was exposed to Western-style education. In 1947, he escaped from North Korea

North Pyongan-Ham Seok-heon

Republic of Korea as a national cultural figure. Ham was born in Pyongan Province, currently North Korea and grew up as a Presbyterian. In 1919, he joined the

North Pyongan-Liaoning

borders the Yellow Sea (Korea Bay) and Bohai Sea in the south, North Korea's North Pyongan and Chagang provinces in the southeast, Jilin to the northeast

North Pyongan-Human rights in North Korea

3 Sinuiju (c. 2,500 prisoners) in North Pyongan Kyo-hwa-so No. 4 Kangdong (c. 7,000 prisoners) in South Pyongan Kyo-hwa-so No. 8 Yongdam (c. 3,000 prisoners)

North Pyongan-1957 North Korean parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in North Korea on 27 August 1957 to elect members of the 2nd Supreme People's Assembly . Voters were presented with

North Pyongan-Mao Anying

Retrieved 13 November 2014. Sebastien Roblin, 2017, "A U.S. Bombing Run in North Korea Wiped Out Mao Zedong's Dynasty" National Interest (7 May), (Access:

North Pyongan-Provinces of Korea

and Pyongyang in the north separated from Gyeonggi and South Pyongan Provinces respectively to become Special Cities. Both North Korea and South Korea

North Pyongan-List of cities in East Asia

List of cities by continent List of cities in Africa List of cities in North America List of cities in South America List of cities in Europe List of

North Pyongan-List of longest cable-stayed bridge spans

net. "Zolotoy Rog Bridge (Vladivostok, 2012)". structurae.net. "Chongming North Bridge (Shanghai, 2009)". structurae.net. "Duge Bridge (Liupanshui, 2016)"

North Pyongan-Kang Young-hoon

two-year tenure as prime minister was marked by his rapprochement towards North Korea, under Roh's Nordpolitik policy. After leaving government, Kang went

North Pyongan-Hur Jae

who died in 2010, was a refugee from Sinuiju in present-day North Pyongan Province, North Korea. He graduated from Sangmyung Primary School in 1978, Yongsan

North Pyongan-Hong Beom-do

Korean independence activist and general. Hong was born in Chasong, North Pyongan Province, Joseon. During his early life, he was a hunter. In September

North Pyongan-Ojok-tong

located in Uiju, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It has a population of around 54,767 residents.[citation needed] "Ŏjŏk-tong: North Korea". Geographic

North Pyongan-Sohae Satellite Launching Station

is a rocket launching site in Tongch'ang-ri, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The base is located among hills close to the northern

North Pyongan-Kim Il Sung

collapsed from a sudden heart attack at his residence in Hyangsan, North Pyongan. After the heart attack, Kim Jong Il ordered the team of doctors who

North Pyongan-List of universities in North Korea

There are more than 300 colleges and universities in North Korea. Universities and colleges in North Korea are classified into central class and local colleges

North Pyongan-Pyongan dialect

dialect is the foundation of standard Korean in both the North and the South. In the Pyongan dialect an eight vowel system is used (이·에·애·으·어·아·우·오).

North Pyongan-North Korea

dialectal differences exist within both Koreas. North Koreans refer to their Pyongan dialect as munhwaŏ ("cultured language") as opposed to the dialects of

North Pyongan-Demographics of North Korea

Chinese border. The largest concentrations of population are in North Pyongan and South Pyongan provinces, in the municipal district of Pyongyang, and in South

North Pyongan-Telecommunications in North Korea

campaign initiated by Kim Jong-il in Kangwon province in May 1998 and in North Pyongan province in January 2000 facilitated the construction of provincial

North Pyongan-Mannomun

by a two-story pavilion, the upper part of which bears a sign marking the gate as the old Yŏnju Castle Gate (古延州城門). National Treasures of North Korea

North Pyongan-List of islands of North Korea

The following is a list of major islands of North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), arranged by province. For a list of islands in South

North Pyongan-Pansong Archipelago

chain of islands located off the coast of Cholsan county, North Korea. The chain includes North Korea's largest island, Sinmi-do. The major islands in the

North Pyongan-ISO 3166-2:KP

ISO 3166-2:KP is the entry for North Korea (officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea) in ISO 3166-2, part of the ISO 3166 standard published

North Pyongan-Mount Myohyang

Myohyang (Hangul: 묘향산 - "Mysterious Fragrant Mountain") is a mountain in North Korea. It is named after the mystic shapes and fragrances found in the area

North Pyongan-Pohyonsa

Pohyon-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Hyangsan county in North Pyong'an Province, North Korea. It is located within the Myohyang Mountains. Founded

North Pyongan-Kim Kye-gwan

(Korean: 김계관; Korean pronunciation: [kim.ɡe.ɡwan]; born July 6, 1943) is a North Korean diplomat. His official position was First Vice Minister of the Ministry

North Pyongan-Chongchongang station

(Korean: 청천강역) is a signal halt in Maengha-ri, Pakch'ŏn County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is on located on the P'yŏngŭi Line of the Korean State

North Pyongan-Unam station

Unam station is a railway station in Unjŏn County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is on located on the P'yŏngŭi Line of the Korean State Railway

North Pyongan-Hadan station (Pyongui Line)

Hadan station is a railway station in Chŏngju, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is on located on the P'yŏngŭi Line of the Korean State Railway

North Pyongan-Roha station

station is a railway station in Kwaksan-ŭp, Kwaksan County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is on located on the P'yŏngŭi Line of the Korean State

North Pyongan-Yomju station

Yŏmju station is a railway station in Yŏmju-ŭp, Yŏmju County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is the junction point of the P'yŏngŭi and Paengma

North Pyongan-Ryongju station

station is a railway station in Inhŭng-ri, Ryongch'ŏn County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is on located on the P'yŏngŭi Line of the Korean State

North Pyongan-Namsinuiju station

Namsinŭiju station is a railway station in Ryŏnsang 2-dong, Sinŭiju, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is the junction point of three lines of the Korean

North Pyongan-Ragwon station (Pyongui Line)

(Pohyang station) is a railway station in Ragwŏn 1-dong, Sinŭiju, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea. It is on located on the P'yŏngŭi Line of the Korean State

North Pyongan-Battle of Kujin

Nations Command (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, which followed the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the Korean War. The battle

North Pyongan-Battle of Chongju (1950)

Nations Command (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, which followed the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the Korean War. The battle

North Pyongan-Sohn Kee-chung

born in what is now Sinuiju (previously called Shingishū), North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea, which was occupied by Japan at the time. He was born

North Pyongan-Battle of Unsan

place from 25 October to 4 November 1950 near Unsan, North Pyongan province in present-day North Korea. As part of the People's Republic of China's First

North Pyongan-Chonjusa

located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country

North Pyongan-Unsan (town)

Unsan-ŭp is the town in Unsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The former name Onjŏng-ri was reorganized to Unsan-eup in 1954. Onjŏng was

North Pyongan-Battle of Onjong

Army while stopping the UN advance north toward the Yalu River. The Korean War began on 25 June 1950 when the North Korean Korean People's Army (KPA) attacked

North Pyongan-Korean regional cuisine

cuisine that have been handed down through the generations. Pyongan cuisine, based in Pyongan province, is characterized as a continental style due to early

North Pyongan-International Friendship Exhibition

Exhibition is a large museum complex located at Myohyangsan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is a collection of halls that house gifts presented

North Pyongan-Choe Deok-sin

later defected with his wife, Ryu Mi-yong, to North Korea. Choe was born in Uiju County, North Pyongan Province. In 1936, he graduated from the Republic

North Pyongan-Obongsan (Chagang)

Obongsan is a mountain of North Korea. It has an elevation of 1,180 metres It stands between Changgang County and Hwapyong County in Chagang Province

North Pyongan-Unconverted long-term prisoners

long-term prisoners" is the North Korean term for northern loyalists imprisoned in South Korea who never renounced Juche. The North Korean government considers

North Pyongan-Sinuiju Airport

Sinuiju Airfield(신의주공항) is an airport near Sinuiju, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single turf runway 03/21 measuring 3250 x 213 feet (991

North Pyongan-Uiju Airfield

Uiju Airfield (IATA: UJU, ICAO: ZKUJ) is an airport in Uiju County, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single concrete runway 05/23 measuring

North Pyongan-Panghyon Airport

written Banghyon airfield) is an airport near Panghyŏn-dong in Kusong, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single concrete runway 13/31, measuring

North Pyongan-Taechon Airport

Taechon Airport(태천비행장) is an airport in Pyongan-bukto, North Korea. The airfield has a single asphalt runway 11/29 measuring 6450 x 194 feet (1966 x 59

North Pyongan-Maengsan Airport

Maengsan Airport(맹산비행장) is an airport in Pyongan-namdo, North Korea. The airfield has a single grass runway 10/29 measuring 9550 x 207 feet (2911 x 63

North Pyongan-Yi Gwangsu

Activities found Yi guilty of collaboration. In 1950 Yi was captured by the North Korean army and died in Manpo on October 25, most likely of tuberculosis

North Pyongan-National highways of South Korea

Korea Means South or West end Means North or East end Means South or West end Means North or East end Means South or West end Means North or East end

North Pyongan-Sun Myung Moon

now North Korea. When he was a child, his family converted to Christianity. In the 1940s and 1950s, he was imprisoned multiple times by the North and

North Pyongan-Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence

Pyongyang Sinuiju The Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence (Korean: 신의주 관저; Hanja: 新義州官邸), which may locally be known as the Central Luxury House

North Pyongan-Prisons in North Korea

Prisons in North Korea (often referred to by Western media and critics as "North Korean gulags") have conditions that are unsanitary, life-threatening

North Pyongan-Kwalliso

Kaech'ŏn, South Pyongan province Prison camp No. 16: Myonggan, North Hamgyong province. Prison camp No. 18: Pukch'ang, South Pyongan province. Prison

North Pyongan-Taeryong River

River is a river of North Korea. The river is a tributary of the Ch'ongch'on River. Rivers of Korea Lee, Hy-Sang (2000-11-30). North Korea: A Strange Socialist

North Pyongan-Hushan Great Wall

been discovered elsewhere in Liaoning, as well as in North Pyongan and Chagang provinces, North Korea. The site of a historical city known as Posuo (婆娑)

North Pyongan-Park Yune-sun

1905 – June 30, 1988) was a Korean biblical scholar born in Cholsan, North Pyongan Province. After completing his undergraduate studies at Soongsil University

North Pyongan-Battle of Kuju

Date 10 March 1019 Location Kuju (present-day Kusong), North Pyongan Result Goryeo victory

North Pyongan-Pak Yung-sun

People's Athlete and Labor Hero, was an international table tennis player from North Korea. She represented the Korean People's Army's February 8 Sports Club

North Pyongan-Sup'ung Dam

Autonomous County, Liaoning Province in China and Sakju County, North Pyongan Province in North Korea. The dam was constructed by the Japanese between 1937

North Pyongan-List of railway stations in North Korea

Pyongyang Rason Nampo South Pyongan North Hwanghae South Hwanghae Kangwon South Hamgyong North Hamgyong Ryanggang Chagang North Pyongan Kaesong China South Korea

North Pyongan-Unsan County, South Pyongan

Ŭnsan County is a kun (county) in South P'yŏngan province, North Korea. The name Unsan is proposed to have been derived from either the Chinese character

North Pyongan-Kimchaek station

Kimch'aek station is a railway station in North Korea. It is located on the P'yŏngra Line of the Korean State Railway. 40°39′55″N 129°11′46″E / 40.6653°N

North Pyongan-Kyongsong station

Kyŏngsŏng station is a railway station in North Korea. It is located on the P'yŏngra Line of the Korean State Railway. 41°35′05″N 129°36′31″E / 41.5846°N

North Pyongan-Buddhist temples in Korea

it also can be sorted by Korean names, by provinces (SK=South Korea, NK=North Korea), or by counties (i.e. gun or si). Some Korean names, and founding

North Pyongan-Korea Bay

China's Liaoning Province and the western coastline of North Korea's North Pyongan, South Pyongan and South Hwanghae provinces. It is separated from the

North Pyongan-Koreans in the Philippines

Around 1935, a few itinerant ginseng peddlers from Uiju, North Pyongan (in present-day North Korea) arrived in the country via Vietnam. Some Korean soldiers

North Pyongan-Mercy Corps

effort involves aid workers living in Pyongyang, and in Chagang and North Pyongan provinces to visit families, monitor distribution and assess impact

North Pyongan-Sinuiju concentration camp

교화소) is a "reeducation camp" in North Pyongan, North Korea. It holds roughly 2,500 prisoners. Human Rights in North Korea Kaechon concentration camp

North Pyongan-105-Man Incident

Japan Controversies surrounding Yasukuni Shrine Japan–Korea disputes Japan–North Korea relations Japan–South Korea relations Japanese history textbook controversies

North Pyongan-Xita Church

missionaries of the women's group of the Protestant churches in Uiju, North Pyongan, Korea, arrived. 1917, the original church (now preserved on the right

North Pyongan-Seonu Hwi

1922, in Chongju, Heianhoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now North Pyongan Province, North Korea). A writer poet, journalist, soldier and philosopher he

North Pyongan-2020 Pacific typhoon season

At around 00:30 UTC on August 27, Bavi made landfall over North Pyongan Province, North Korea. After that, Typhoon Bavi transitioned into an extratropical

North Pyongan-China–North Korea border

border. On the other side of the river is the city of Sinuiju in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The two cities are situated on the Yalu river delta at

North Pyongan-Nampo

South Pyongan Province. For some time after this, Chollima-guyok, Kangso-guyok and Taean-guyok districts became counties (gun) of South Pyongan Province

North Pyongan-List of World Heritage Sites in North Korea

previously listed on the tentative list. North Korea portal Culture of North Korea Environment of North Korea Religion in North Korea "The World Heritage Convention"

North Pyongan-Special cities of North Korea

divisions within North Korea. There are four special cities in North Korea. Special cities are the higher-ranked administrative divisions in North Korea. There

North Pyongan-Kangdong Residence

birthplace is being built, though he was actually born in Changsong, North Pyongan Province. Furnished entertainment facilities with bowling, shooting

North Pyongan-North Pyongan Province

North Pyongan Province (also spelled North P'yŏngan; Korean: 평안북도; MR: Phyŏnganbukto; IPA: [pʰjʌŋanbuk̚t͈o]) is a western province of North Korea. The

North Pyongan-Choe Yong-gon (official)

Korea from 1957 to 1972. Choe was born in Taechon County (태천군, 泰川郡) in North Pyongan, Korea, in 1900. He was educated at two military academies. Choe's first

North Pyongan-Residences of North Korean leaders

in North Korea, according to Kim Jong Il’s former bodyguard Lee Young-kuk. Many of the residences were identified on satellite images in the North Korea

North Pyongan-Committee for the Five Northern Korean Provinces

Hado, Hwachon North Pyeongan Province or Pyeonganbuk-do (Korean pronunciation: [pʰjʌŋanbukt͈o]) corresponds to North Korea's North Pyongan Province, almost

North Pyongan-Tonggun Pavilion

Pavilion (Korean: 통군정) is the hall located in Uiju county, North Pyongan Province of North Korea. The pavilion faces Liaoning Province, China right forward

North Pyongan-Samia cynthia

Shandong, Beijing, Shanxi, Liaoning, Heilongjiang); Korea (North Pyongan, South Pyongan, Pyongyang, Kangwon, South Kyongsan, Chungcheongnam-do province)

North Pyongan-List of mountains in Korea

Paektusan (백두산; 白頭山) – 2,744 metres (9,003 ft), the tallest mountain in North Korea and the Korean Peninsula altogether. Chailbong (차일봉; 遮日峯) – 2,506

North Pyongan-South Pyongan Province

South Pyongan Province (Korean: 평안남도; MR: Phyŏngannamdo; IPA: [pʰjʌŋanːamdo]) is a province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the southern

North Pyongan-Batoggisem, Dansem and Zamori Islands Important Bird Area

a collective land area of about 50 ha, in the north-eastern Yellow Sea off the western coast of North Korea. Based on surveys conducted in 1997 and 1998

North Pyongan-Unmu-do

Unmu-do is an 80 ha island in the north-eastern Yellow Sea lying about 19 km off the western coast of North Korea. The site has been identified by BirdLife

North Pyongan-Sogam-do, Daegam-do, Zung-do, Ae-do and Hyengzedo Islands Important Bird Area

with a collective area of 18 ha, in the north-eastern Yellow Sea, lying close to the western coast of North Korea. The site has been identified by BirdLife

North Pyongan-Rab-do and Muki-do Islands Important Bird Area

with a collective area of 40 ha, in the north-eastern Yellow Sea, lying close to the western coast of North Korea. The site has been identified by BirdLife

North Pyongan-Amrok River estuary Important Bird Area

comprises the North Korean part of the Amrok, or Yalu, estuary, with an area of 7,000 ha, abutting the border with China on the north-eastern coast of

North Pyongan-Nyongbyon County

County (in standard Southern dialect: Yŏngbyŏn) is a county in North Pyŏngan Province, North Korea. It borders the cities of Kaechŏn and Anju, and covers

North Pyongan-Kujang (town)

Kujang is a town in Kujang County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is near Hyangsan. The Kujang station, broadcasting the radio programme Voice

North Pyongan-7th Cavalry Regiment

Cavalry again, and the Americans were forced to fall back to Sinchang-ni, North Pyongan Province. At midnight, the Chinese attacked again. They were repulsed

North Pyongan-Oh Sangwon

Oh Sangwon (Hangul: 오상원) was a South Korean writer and journalist. Oh Sangwon was born on November 5, 1930, in Seoncheon, Pyeonganbuk-do, Korea. Oh graduated

North Pyongan-Rail transport in China

Shenyang at the mouth of the Yalu River across from Sinuiju in North Korea's North Pyongan Province. This is the most heavily used rail connection between

North Pyongan-Religion in North Korea

There are no known official statistics of religions in North Korea. Officially, North Korea is an atheist state, although its constitution guarantees free

North Pyongan-North Korean standard language

standard in 1966. The adopting proclamation stated that the Pyongan dialect spoken in the North Korean capital Pyongyang and its surroundings should be the

North Pyongan-Kuju Castle

(Korean: 구주성) is a military fortress from the Goryeo period, located in Kusong, North Korea. The fortress was the site of the defeat of the Khitan invasion in

North Pyongan-Paekmasan Fortress

Fortress is a walled fortress in Phihyon County, North Korea. It is listed as a National Treasure of North Korea (#58). The fortress dates from the era of

North Pyongan-Sokka Pagoda of the Pohyonsa Buddhist temple

Myohyang, Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is listed as a National Treasure of North Korea. Built in 1042 CE, the granite

North Pyongan-Changsong Provincial School

located in Changsong County, North Phyongan Province, North Korea. It is designated as one of the National Treasures of North Korea. The school was established

North Pyongan-Sinuiju Incident

port city of Sinuiju, North Pyŏngan Province, Soviet Civil Administration on November 23, 1945. The city of Sinuiju is now in North Korea. It marked the

North Pyongan-Simwonsa (Pakchon)

in Sangyang-ri, Pakchon County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is listed as the 54th National Treasure of North Korea. The temple was built in

North Pyongan-Kwanso

northeast of the Korean Peninsula, occupied by the North Korean provinces of North Pyongan, South Pyongan, and Chagang, as well as the cities of Pyongyang

North Pyongan-Ki-baik Lee

a Korean historian. He was born in Jeongju-gun, in North Pyeongan province in what is today North Korea. He graduated from the Osan School in 1941, attending

North Pyongan-Pyongyang

provincial capital of South Pyongan Province until 1946, and Pyongyang cuisine shares the general culinary tradition of the Pyongan province. The most famous

North Pyongan-Yu Jae-hung

infant in Sinuiju, North Pyongan Province, and then grew up in Gongju, Chūseinan-dō. He went to Sinuiju High School in North Pyongan Province and graduated

North Pyongan-Songdo station (South Pyongan)

(Korean: 송도역) is a railway station in Songdo-ri, Anju, South P'yŏngan, North Korea. It is on located on the Kubongsan Line and the Namhŭng Line of the

North Pyongan-Sindo

name of iNews, an Indonesian television network Sindo County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea Sindo (island), an island off Incheon, South Korea Sindo

North Pyongan-Anju, South Pyongan

(Korean pronunciation: [an.dzu]) is a city in the South P'yŏngan province of North Korea. Its population was 240,117 in 2008. The Ch'ongch'on River passes

North Pyongan-Yalu River

Sinuiju (North Korea). The bordering Chinese provinces are Jilin and Liaoning, while the bordering North Korean provinces are North Pyongan, Chagang and

North Pyongan-Ri Man-gon

Department from 2007 to 2010, when he was appointed chief secretary of the North Pyongan Provincial Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and gained a seat

North Pyongan-Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center

(녕변원자력연구소) is North Korea's major nuclear facility, operating its first nuclear reactors. It is located in Nyongbyon County in North Pyongan Province, about

North Pyongan-Pyongan Province

into North Pyongan Province, and Pyeongyang District was reorganized as South Pyongan Province. North and South Pyongan Provinces are part of North Korea

North Pyongan-Chu Chang-kyun

Chu Chang-kyun (Korean: 주창균; Hanja: 朱昌均; November 7, 1921 – December 29, 2012) served as the President of the Korea Scout Association. In 1988, Chu was

North Pyongan-Tokhyon station

railway station in Tŏkhyŏn Workers' District, Ŭiju County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea, on the Tŏkhyŏn Line of the Korean State Railway. The

North Pyongan-Tasadohang station

freight-only railway station in Tasa Workers' District, Yŏmju County, North P'yŏngan Province, North Korea, the terminus of the Tasado Line of the Korean State Railway

North Pyongan-Ka Island

Ka Island (alternately, Ga Island) is a North Korean island in the Pansong Archipelago in West Korea Bay. It lies just south of the Cholsan Peninsula

North Pyongan-The Merchant (TV series)

The Merchant (Korean: 상도; Hanja: 商道; RR: Sangdo) is a South Korean historical television drama, based on The Merchant of Joseon, a novel written by Choe

North Pyongan-Mo (Korean surname)

peninsula or where he lived, but it is believed to be somewhere in Chongju, North Pyongan. Gimhae, South Gyeongsang: 101 people and 28 households. Seosan, South

North Pyongan-Kibong-dong hovercraft base

(기봉동) is a base of Korean People's Army Naval Force located in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. Kibong-dong was constructed in the 1980s. Kibong-dong

North Pyongan-Heianhoku-dō

at Shingishū (Sinuiju). The province consisted of modern-day North Pyongan, North Korea. Number of people by nationality according to the 1936 census:

North Pyongan-List of North Korean missile tests

There have been a number of North Korean missile tests. North Korea has also fired a number of short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, in what have

North Pyongan-Baek Nak-jun

1895 Gwansam-ri, Gwanju-myeon, Chongju-gun, Pyongan Province, Joseon (now North Pyongan Province, North Korea) Died January 13, 1985(1985-01-13) (aged 89)

North Pyongan-Kim Jae-ryong

important position as the secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) North Pyongan provincial committee. He was appointed acting secretary of the WPK Chagang

North Pyongan-Ryongchon County

Ryongch'ŏn County is a kun (county) in North P'yǒngan province, North Korea, at the mouth of the Yalu River. The county seat is Ryongch'ŏn-ŭp, about 20 km

North Pyongan-Sinuiju

a city in North Korea which faces Dandong, Liaoning, China, across the international border of the Yalu River. It is the capital of North P'yŏngan province

North Pyongan-Chagang Province

province in North Korea; it is bordered by China's Jilin and Liaoning provinces to the north, Ryanggang and South Hamgyong to the east, South Pyongan to the

North Pyongan-Pak Myong-chol

Pak Myong-chol (박명철; born 15 September 1941) is a North Korean political figure who joined the 6th Central Committee of the Korean Workers' Party in September

North Pyongan-Sinmirok

Sinmirok (辛未錄 Record of the Incidents in the Sinmi Year) is a traditional Korean novel that describes the incident known as the “Hong Gyeong-nae Rebellion”

North Pyongan-Uiju Castle

the Chinese border, along the Yalu River in Uiju County, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. A structure first built during the Ri Dynasty was designed

North Pyongan-List of agricultural universities and colleges

South Hwanghae Province Sinuiju University of Agriculture, Sinuiju, North Pyongan Province Wonsan University of Agriculture, Wonsan, Kangwon Province

North Pyongan-Kim San

first in 1984. Kim San was born on April 14, 1905, in Ryongchon County, North Pyongan Province, Korean Empire. He was born into a poor farming family just

North Pyongan-COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea

March, North Korean media reported that excepting three foreigners, more than 2,590 people had been released from quarantine in North Pyongan and South

North Pyongan-Kim Jong-ju

Communications in the Cabinet of North Korea. Born on April 16, 1903. He is from Hwangsan-ri, Puksinhyon-myon, Nyongbyon County, North Pyongan Province, the son of

North Pyongan-Mun Kyong-dok

1957) is a North Korean politician who served as the chief Party secretary of Pyongyang from 2010 to 2014, and the Party chief of North Pyongan Province

North Pyongan-Tongrim concentration camp

Tongrim County, North Pyongan. Its number of prisoners and its state of operation are unknown. Human Rights in North Korea Prisons in North Korea "The Parallel

North Pyongan-Hyung Jin Moon

official residence. The latter donated 600 tons of flour to North Korean children of North Pyongan Province, the birthplace of Sun Myung Moon. After the 2011

North Pyongan-Sunwoo Jin

officer of the Korean Liberation Army. He was born in the Jeongju-gun, North Pyongan Province and comes from the Taewon Seonu clan. Jin played a major role

North Pyongan-Mun Ki-nam

football manager. Mun was born in North Korea but defected to South Korea in 2004. Born in Chongju, North Pyongan, the details of Mun's childhood are

North Pyongan-Kim Chun-sop

Kim Chun-sop (Korean: 김춘섭) is a North Korean politician who served as a member of the National Defense Commission and a member of the Supreme People's

North Pyongan-Kim Song-nam (politician)

1953) is a North Korean politician who serves as candidate-member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea. Kim was born in North Pyongan Province

North Pyongan-Ryu Hyeok-ro

was appointed as officer at West North Young-Rim-chang. In December, Ryu was appointed as the Governor of North Pyongan Province by recommendation of Resident

North Pyongan-List of Korean Nobel laureates and nominees

Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Despite only having one Nobel laureate, numerous North and South Korean individuals (both citizens within the country and living

North Pyongan-Paek Sŏk

1996), known by his art name Paek Sŏk (백석) was a North Korean poet. He was born in Chŏngju in North Pyongan, and started his journalist career at Chosun Ilbo

North Pyongan-Prefectures of Japan

(Hwanghae) are divided between North Korea and South Korea. While each Korea has its own Kangwon/Gangwon Province, the North Korean portion of Gyeonggi and

North Pyongan-平安北道

administrative divisions of Korea under Japanese rule North Pyongan Province, province of North Korea This disambiguation page lists articles associated

North Pyongan-General Staff Headquarters

including Wwon, Jaseong, Guseong, Ganggye, Changseong, and Huseong in North Pyongan Province. The activities of the Army Advisory Office were most active

North Pyongan-Hyeon Ik-cheol

the Republic of Korea. Hyun Ik-cheol was born in 1890 in Bakcheon, North Pyongan Province, Joseon. Right after the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, He crossed

North Pyongan-Yang Se-bong

siblings into a poor farming family in Yeonsan-dong, Seri-myeon, Cheolsan, North Pyongan Province, and his nickname is Byeokhae. His father's name is unknown

North Pyongan-Korean Unification Government

Korea Justice Military Camp, Korean Liberation Army General Camp, North Pyongan Provincial Government, the Northern Military Administration Office,

North Pyongan-Cheonmasan Army

located on Mt. Chŏnma (Chonma-san) in Goryeongsak-myeon, Uiju-gun, North Pyongan Province. It was also called Cheonmabyeolyeong and Cheolmabyeolyeong

North Pyongan-19th-century peasant rebellions in Korea

region of Korea which incorporates the city of Pyongyang, and the North Pyongan, South Pyongan, and Chagang provinces. Baek was Gyeongsang Province's Ubyeongsa(우병사;

North Pyongan-Paek In-jun

Unsan County, Heianhoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now in North Pyongan Province, North Korea). He graduated from Pyongyang Gobo in 1938, studied theater

North Pyongan-Battle of Pakchon

Yalu River which had occurred after their intervention in the wake of the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the war. The battle was fought

North Pyongan-Uiju County

Ŭiju County is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The county has an area of 420 km², and a population of 110,018 (2008 data). Ŭiju

North Pyongan-Chongju

literary critic North Korea portal Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea List of cities in North Korea North Pyongan Battle of Chongju

North Pyongan-Taegwan County

Taegwan Technical School. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division "No. 301

North Pyongan-Yomju County

Seoul: Author. pp. 828–829. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan In Korean language online encyclopedias: Doosan

North Pyongan-Changsong County

2000]. Seoul: Author. p. 828. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan In Korean language online encyclopedias: Doosan

North Pyongan-Chonma County

Seoul: Author. pp. 826–827. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan In Korean language online encyclopedias: Doosan

North Pyongan-Cholsan County

Technical School (철산고등전문학교). Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division International

North Pyongan-Hyangsan County

there are various roads. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division The Hyangsan

North Pyongan-Sonchon County

phone calls with defectors. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division Can the

North Pyongan-Kusong

pronunciation: [ku.sʌŋ]) is a city in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan to the north, Taechon to the east, Kwaksan and Chongju

North Pyongan-Kujang County

Kujang County is a kun, or county, in southeastern North P'yŏngan province, North Korea. It was created in 1952 from part of Nyŏngbyŏn county, as part

North Pyongan-Kwaksan County

county is a technical school. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division International

North Pyongan-Pihyon County

pass through the county. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division International

North Pyongan-Sakju County

Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative Division "30 years report of Meteorological Observations in North Korea (1991 ~ 2020)"

North Pyongan-Taechon County

accordance with the U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework. Geography of North Korea Administrative divisions of North Korea North Pyongan North Korea: Administrative