- Yonggwang
Infobox Korean settlement
context=north
hangul=영광군
hanja=linktext|榮|光|郡
rr=Yeonggwang-gun
mr=Ynggwang kun
divs=1 "p", 1 workers' district, 24 "ri"Yonggwang is a county in
South Hamgyong province,North Korea . It was originally part ofHamju County, from which it was separated in a general reorganization of local government in 1952. It is the site of one of the steles erected byJinheung of Silla in the 6th century.The county is primarily mountainous, and is traversed by the
Pujonryong Mountains (부전령산맥). However, there are areas of rolling and level ground, especially along theSongchon River (성천강). Other significant streams include theHukrim River (흑림강), Chadongchon (자동천), Chonbulsanchon (천불산천), and Kigokchon (기곡천). Roughly 80% of the county is occupied by forestland. The highest point isMadaesan .Despite the rugged terrain, there is agriculture in Yonggwang. Local crops include maize, rice, soybeans, wheat, and barley. Small-scale orchards and livestock operations also exist. There are deposits of coal and gold. In addition,
hydroelectric power is produced in the region.The
Sinhung Line andChangjin Line railroads pass through the county, which is also served by roads.ee also
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Geography of North Korea
*Administrative divisions of North Korea External links
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