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    Changjin County is a mountainous county in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea.


    Geography


    Changjin lies on the Rangrim and Pujŏllyong ranges, and most of the county sits atop the Kaema Plateau. Due to this location, Changjin has a particularly cold climate. The highest point is Ryŏnhwasan (련화산). The chief stream is the Changjin River. Lake Changjin is a large reservoir in Changjin County.


    Climate




    Administrative divisions


    Changjin County is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 3 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 16 ri (villages):


    History


    In historical contexts the lake is sometimes known according to its Japanese pronunciation, as the Chōshin Reservoir. (but most likely the Japanese pronunciation of the Korean name, for the actual Kanji; 長津湖, is read out as Nagatsu mizuumi) read out asIn 1950 it was the site of a major battle of the Korean War, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, in which the Chinese People's Volunteer Army stopped the northward advance of the United Nations allied forces, but paid a heavy price in casualties.


    Economy


    Changjin produces large amounts of lumber, and leads the province in mine production. Deposits of silver, graphite, jade, and gold are found in the area. Local agriculture is dominated by livestock raising and dry-field farming; local crops include potatoes, barley, soybeans, red beans, maize, and oats.
    Jangjin has a hydropower station on the Jangjin river with its construction goals being completed during the 80-day campaign for the 8th congress of the WPK.


    Transportation


    Although it could long be reached only by horse or automobile, the construction of a power plant on the Changjin River also brought the Changjin Line of the Korean State Railway to the county. Water transportation also developed thanks to the power station.


    See also


    Geography of North Korea
    Administrative divisions of North Korea
    Battle of Chosin Reservoir


    References




    External links



    In Korean language online encyclopedias:
    Doosan Encyclopedia (Naver)
    Korean language Britannica (Empas) (Map)
    Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (Empas)
    Pascal World Encyclopedia (Nate)

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