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Munchon 
Korean name Chosŏn'gŭl 문천시 Hancha 文川市 McCune–Reischauer Munch'ŏn Revised Romanization Muncheon Munch'ŏn is a North Korean city located in Kangwŏn Province. It lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) and borders Wonsan.
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Geography
Munch'ŏn sits on Yŏnghŭng Bay, a bay of the Sea of Japan, on lowland seacoast terrain. The Masikryŏng Mountain Range is to the southwest. The Sokko Mountain Range and Ch'ŏnryŏng Mountain Range are also located here, and Kulttuk Peak is the highest mountain in the region. The main river is the Namchŏn River.
Administrative divisions
Munch'ŏn contains 16 tongs and 14 ris.
Economy
Agriculture and fishery
Fishery, fruit, and livestock are the main industries of the region. Grain is the main agricultural product.
Mining
Munch'ŏn has reserves of zinc, gold, silver, limestone, dolomite, granite and clay. Anthracite is also produced.
Transportation
Munchon Station is on the Kangwon Line railway.
External links
- (Korean) In Korean language online encyclopedias:
- Korea Tourist Map (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
Metropolitan cities of North Korea Directly governed city Provincial capitals Cities
(not included above)Kangwŏn Capital 
Cities - Munch'ŏn
- Wŏnsan
SAR Counties Categories:- Cities in Kangwon
- Port cities in Asia
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