Hwasong (North Korea)

Hwasong (North Korea)

Infobox Korean settlement
title=Hwasong
context=north
hangul=화성군
hanja=linktext|化|城|郡
rr=Hwaseong-gun
mr=Hwasng kun
divs=1 "p", 2 labor districts, 23 "ri"

Hwasong is a "kun", or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. Unlike many Korean districts which date from the Joseon Dynasty, Hwasong was created after liberation.

Hwasong abuts the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). Most of the land is rugged, with only one small plain along the Hwasongchon stream. The highest point in the county is Kiunbong. There are no ports, and the coastline is distinctively monotonous.

The chief streams of the county are the Orangchon (어랑천) and Myongganchon (명간천). More than 80% of the county is taken up by forestland.

Hwasong is known for its pear orchards. In addition, livestock are widely raised. There are also coal mines in the county.


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