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{{Infobox Settlement
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| name = Kumya County
| name = Kumya County
| native_name = 금야군
| native_name = {{nobold|금야군}}
| native_name_lang = ko
| native_name_lang = ko
| settlement_type = [[List of second-level administrative divisions of North Korea|County]]
| settlement_type = [[List of second-level administrative divisions of North Korea|County]]
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|translit_lang1_info = 금야군
| translit_lang1_type1 = [[Hancha]]
| translit_lang1_type1 = [[Hancha]]
| translit_lang1_info1 = {{linktext|金|野|郡}}
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| image_skyline = Kumya.jpg
| image_skyline = Kumya.jpg
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| image_caption = Kumya-ŭp, Kumya County
| image_caption = Kŭmya-ŭp, Kŭmya County
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| image_map = DPRK2006 Hamnam-Kumya.PNG
| mapsize =
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| map_caption = Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Kumya
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[North Korea]]
| subdivision_name = [[North Korea]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of North Korea|Province]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of North Korea|Province]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[South Hamgyong Province]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[South Hamgyong Province]]
| area_total_km2 =
| area_total_km2 = 798.6
| population_as_of =
| population_as_of = 2008<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/en/northkorea/admin/ North Korea: Administrative Division]</ref>
| population_total =
| population_total = 211,140
| population_density_km2 =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| parts_type = [[Administrative divisions of North Korea|Administrative divisions]]
| parts_type = [[Administrative divisions of North Korea|Administrative divisions]]
| parts = 1 ''ŭp'', 3 workers' districts, 55 ''ri''
| parts = 1 ''ŭp'', 4 workers' districts, 50 ''ri''
}}
}}
'''Kumya County''' is a county in [[South Hamgyong]] province, [[North Korea]]. It borders the [[Sea of Japan]] [[Sea of Japan naming dispute|(East Sea of Korea)]] to the east.
'''Kŭmya County''' is a county in [[South Hamgyong Province|South Hamgyŏng]] province, [[North Korea]]. It borders the [[Sea of Japan]] [[Sea of Japan naming dispute|(East Sea of Korea)]] to the east.


==Physical features==
== History ==
The area was settled at least since the [[Bronze Age]], revealed by excavations of relics in the county. During the [[Three Kingdoms of Korea|Three Kingdoms era]], the area became controlled by [[Goguryeo]], then taken over by [[Balhae]]. Eventually, it became a domain of [[Goryeo]] and renamed Hwaju. When the [[Joseon]] dynasty came to power, it was renamed to Yonghung, due to belief that this was the hometown of the maternal grandmother of [[Taejo of Joseon]].
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To the west, there are high mountains but the eastern portion of the county is flat. The highest peak is Chongamsan (정암산). The chief river is the [[Ryonghung River|Ryonghung]]. Several islands are situated around the [[Songjon Bay]] (송전만). Forestland makes up about 30% of the county's area.

In January 1974, when Inhung-gun (Inhung County) was abolished, much of its ri (villages) were transferred to Yonghung-gun, along with Inhung-up, which was downgraded to a rodongjagu, in total placing 1 up, 3 rodongjagu and 48 ri under its jurisdiction.

In March 1977, ''Y''onghung-gun was renamed to Kumya-gun and a number of villages and Yonghung-up were renamed.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=북한지역정보넷|url=http://www.cybernk.net/infoText/InfoAdminstList.aspx?mc=AD0101&direct=1&ac=A0806|access-date=2021-09-20|website=www.cybernk.net}}</ref>

==Administrative divisions==
Kŭmya county is divided into 1 ''[[Administrative divisions of North Korea|ŭp]]'' (town), 4 ''[[Administrative divisions of North Korea|rodongjagu]]'' (workers' districts) and 50 ''[[Administrative divisions of North Korea|ri]]'' (villages):<ref name=":0" />

{|
|-
| valign="top" |
* Kŭmya-ŭp
* Inhŭng-rodongjagu
* Kajil-lodongjagu
* Kaljŏl-lodongjagu
* Kwangmyŏngsŏng-rodongjagu
* Andong-ri
* Chaktong-ri
* Chiil-li
* Chinhŭng-ri
* Chinsu-ri
* Chŏngdong-ri
* Chungdong-ri
* Chungnam-ri
* Ch'ŏngbaeng-ri
| valign="top" |
* Ponghŭng-ri
* Pongsal-li
* P'ungnam-ri
* P'ungsŏng-ri
* P'yŏnghwa-ri
* Ryangt'al-li
* Ryŏndong-ri
* Ryong'am-ri
* Ryongch'ŏl-li
* Ryongnam-li
* Ryongsal-li
* Ryongsang-ri
* Ryongwŏl-li
* Saedong-ri
|
*Ch'ŏngdong-ri
* Haejung-ri
* Hodo-ri
* Hŭngp'yŏng-ri
* Kinjae-ri
* Kŭmp'ung-ri
* Kŭmsa-ri
* Kuryong-ri
* Kwangdŏng-ri
* Munha-ri
* Onjŏng-ri
* Paeksal-li
* Pidal-li
* Pŏmp'o-ri
|
*Sahyŏl-li
* Sambong-ri
* Sangdong-ri
* Sindang-ri
* Sinsŏng-ri
* Solbat-ri
* Songjae-ri
* Sŏngjae-ri
* Suwŏl-li
* Taeŭng-ri
* Tŏksal-li
* Tonghŭng-ri
* Yŏngp'ung-ri
|}


==Economy==
==Economy==
===Agriculture and fishery===
===Agriculture and fishery===
The chief form of [[agriculture]] in the county is [[rice]] cultivation. In addition, [[maize]], [[soybean]]s, and [[wheat]] are produced; there are also [[orchard]]s. There are no ports, although some [[fishing]] is done along the coast.
The chief form of [[agriculture]] in the county is [[rice]] cultivation. In addition, [[maize]], [[soybean]]s, and [[wheat]] are produced; there are also [[orchard]]s. There are no ports, although some [[fishing]] is done along the coast with the main fishery bases at Kwangmyongsong-rodongjagu, Andong-ri, Hodo-ri and Chongbaeng-ri. An aquaculture business at Kwangmyogsong-rodongjagu produces seaweed, kelp and oysters. Similar businesses exist in Chinhung-ri and Andong-ri. Various fruits, vegetables and meat are produced in the county.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=북한지역정보넷|url=http://www.cybernk.net/infoText/InfoAdminstList.aspx?mc=AD0103&direct=1&ac=A0806|access-date=2021-09-20|website=www.cybernk.net}}</ref>


===Mining and manufacturing===
===Mining and manufacturing===
Machine industry has been well-developed in the region. There are also mines exploiting the local deposits of [[lignite]], [[graphite]], and [[gold]].
Machine industry has been well-developed in the region. There are also mines exploiting the local deposits of [[lignite]], [[graphite]], and [[gold]]. The [[Kumya youth coal mine]], a major coal mine. The [[lignite]] produced at this mine is supplied to [[South Hamgyong Province|South Hamgyong]] and [[Kangwon Province (North Korea)|Kangwon Province]].<ref name=":1" />

The manufacturing industry in the county produces products used in agriculture and construction, with a prominent production of tractor accessories and trailers.<ref name=":1" />

Other products manufactured in the county include bricks, textiles, cloth and roofing.<ref name=":1" />

=== Electricity generation ===
The Kumyagang Power Station No.2 is located in the county. It was ceremoniously opened on 30 October 2020, built in a series of many small scale hydropower plants in North Korea,<ref>{{Cite web|title=《조선의 오늘》|url=https://dprktoday.com/abroad/news/25224|access-date=2021-09-20|website=dprktoday.com}}</ref> although it was built on the initiative of the county, which [[Kim Jong-un]] praised, and in return, decided to send generators and [[transformer]]s, which had not yet been installed. The completed power station will supply power to the farming co-ops and industries in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kumyagang Power Station No. 2 - KIM IL SUNG UNIVERSITY|url=http://www.ryongnamsan.edu.kp/univ/en/revodaily/8613985ec49eb8f757ae6439e879bb2a?cp=3|access-date=2021-09-20|website=www.ryongnamsan.edu.kp}}</ref> As Kumyagang Power Station No.2 can also draw water from the larger Kumyagang Army-People Power Station, it guarantees a stable generation even in the dry season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=《조선의 오늘》|url=https://dprktoday.com/abroad/news/28217|access-date=2021-09-20|website=dprktoday.com}}</ref> The total installed capacity is 7.5 MW, from 3 generators of 2.5 MW each manufactured by Ryongsong Machine Complex.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Monitoring report form for CDM project activity|url=https://cdm.unfccc.int/filestorage/Q/E/D/QEDRV0HJ19XB7KPA4MG8TNWU25F3YC/5888%202%20MR.pdf?t=ZkF8cXpwcjZ1fDBq9XeG0uFbFSjocLBWnZAp|website=[[UNFCCC]]}}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

The Kumyagang Army-People Power Station was inaugurated in August 3, 2016 after a 14 year build time. It was reported to be near completion in 2010, while construction began in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-05|title=North Korea finishes another large scale hydro plant {{!}} NK News|url=https://www.nknews.org/2016/08/north-korea-finishes-another-large-scale-hydro-plant/|url-access=subscription|access-date=2021-09-20|website=NK News - North Korea News|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
The county is served by rail and road. Kumya Station is on the [[Pyongra Line]] [[railroad]]. The road system is well-developed, thanks to the level terrain.
The county is served by rail and road. Kŭmya Youth Station is on the [[Pyongra Line|P'yongra Line]] of the [[Korean State Railway]]. The road system is well-developed,<ref>{{Cite web|title=북한지역정보넷|url=http://www.cybernk.net/infoText/InfoAdminstList.aspx?mc=AD0104&direct=1&ac=A0806|access-date=2021-09-20|website=www.cybernk.net}}</ref> thanks to the level terrain.

==Environment==
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To the west, there are high mountains but the eastern portion of the county is flat. The majority of the county are mountains, with only 19.6% of the area being below 500 metres elevation. The highest peak is Chŏngamsan (정암산). The chief river is the [[Ryonghung River|Ryonghŭng]] with around 50 rivers flowing through the county in total. Several islands are situated around the [[Songjŏn Bay]] (송전만). Forestland makes up about 89% of the county's area.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=북한지역정보넷|url=http://www.cybernk.net/infoText/InfoAdminstList.aspx?mc=AD0102&direct=1&ac=A0806|access-date=2021-09-20|website=www.cybernk.net}}</ref>

The north of the county is the Bujongmyon mountain range, in the east, the Taedok mountain range and in the south and in the west, the Geobong mountain range.<ref name=":2" />

The county has extensive underground resources, such as copper, gold, zinc, iron, graphite and [[asbestos]].<ref name=":0" />

The [[Kumya River estuary Important Bird Area]] and [[Kumya Bay Important Bird Area]] are in the county.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Geography of North Korea]]
*[[Geography of North Korea]]
*[[Administrative divisions of North Korea]]
*[[Administrative divisions of North Korea]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Counties of South Hamgyong]]
[[Category:Counties of South Hamgyong]]

Latest revision as of 01:29, 20 March 2024

Kumya County
금야군
County
Korean transcription(s)
 • Chosŏn'gŭl금야군
 • Hancha金野郡
 • McCune-ReischauerKŭmya kun
 • Revised RomanizationGeumya-gun
Kŭmya-ŭp, Kŭmya County
Kŭmya-ŭp, Kŭmya County
Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Kumya
Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Kumya
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceSouth Hamgyong Province
Administrative divisions1 ŭp, 4 workers' districts, 50 ri
Area
 • Total
798.6 km2 (308.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2008[1])
 • Total
211,140
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)

Kŭmya County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) to the east.

History

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The area was settled at least since the Bronze Age, revealed by excavations of relics in the county. During the Three Kingdoms era, the area became controlled by Goguryeo, then taken over by Balhae. Eventually, it became a domain of Goryeo and renamed Hwaju. When the Joseon dynasty came to power, it was renamed to Yonghung, due to belief that this was the hometown of the maternal grandmother of Taejo of Joseon.

In January 1974, when Inhung-gun (Inhung County) was abolished, much of its ri (villages) were transferred to Yonghung-gun, along with Inhung-up, which was downgraded to a rodongjagu, in total placing 1 up, 3 rodongjagu and 48 ri under its jurisdiction.

In March 1977, Yonghung-gun was renamed to Kumya-gun and a number of villages and Yonghung-up were renamed.[2]

Administrative divisions

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Kŭmya county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 4 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 50 ri (villages):[2]

  • Kŭmya-ŭp
  • Inhŭng-rodongjagu
  • Kajil-lodongjagu
  • Kaljŏl-lodongjagu
  • Kwangmyŏngsŏng-rodongjagu
  • Andong-ri
  • Chaktong-ri
  • Chiil-li
  • Chinhŭng-ri
  • Chinsu-ri
  • Chŏngdong-ri
  • Chungdong-ri
  • Chungnam-ri
  • Ch'ŏngbaeng-ri
  • Ponghŭng-ri
  • Pongsal-li
  • P'ungnam-ri
  • P'ungsŏng-ri
  • P'yŏnghwa-ri
  • Ryangt'al-li
  • Ryŏndong-ri
  • Ryong'am-ri
  • Ryongch'ŏl-li
  • Ryongnam-li
  • Ryongsal-li
  • Ryongsang-ri
  • Ryongwŏl-li
  • Saedong-ri
  • Ch'ŏngdong-ri
  • Haejung-ri
  • Hodo-ri
  • Hŭngp'yŏng-ri
  • Kinjae-ri
  • Kŭmp'ung-ri
  • Kŭmsa-ri
  • Kuryong-ri
  • Kwangdŏng-ri
  • Munha-ri
  • Onjŏng-ri
  • Paeksal-li
  • Pidal-li
  • Pŏmp'o-ri
  • Sahyŏl-li
  • Sambong-ri
  • Sangdong-ri
  • Sindang-ri
  • Sinsŏng-ri
  • Solbat-ri
  • Songjae-ri
  • Sŏngjae-ri
  • Suwŏl-li
  • Taeŭng-ri
  • Tŏksal-li
  • Tonghŭng-ri
  • Yŏngp'ung-ri

Economy

[edit]

Agriculture and fishery

[edit]

The chief form of agriculture in the county is rice cultivation. In addition, maize, soybeans, and wheat are produced; there are also orchards. There are no ports, although some fishing is done along the coast with the main fishery bases at Kwangmyongsong-rodongjagu, Andong-ri, Hodo-ri and Chongbaeng-ri. An aquaculture business at Kwangmyogsong-rodongjagu produces seaweed, kelp and oysters. Similar businesses exist in Chinhung-ri and Andong-ri. Various fruits, vegetables and meat are produced in the county.[3]

Mining and manufacturing

[edit]

Machine industry has been well-developed in the region. There are also mines exploiting the local deposits of lignite, graphite, and gold. The Kumya youth coal mine, a major coal mine. The lignite produced at this mine is supplied to South Hamgyong and Kangwon Province.[3]

The manufacturing industry in the county produces products used in agriculture and construction, with a prominent production of tractor accessories and trailers.[3]

Other products manufactured in the county include bricks, textiles, cloth and roofing.[3]

Electricity generation

[edit]

The Kumyagang Power Station No.2 is located in the county. It was ceremoniously opened on 30 October 2020, built in a series of many small scale hydropower plants in North Korea,[4] although it was built on the initiative of the county, which Kim Jong-un praised, and in return, decided to send generators and transformers, which had not yet been installed. The completed power station will supply power to the farming co-ops and industries in the area.[5] As Kumyagang Power Station No.2 can also draw water from the larger Kumyagang Army-People Power Station, it guarantees a stable generation even in the dry season.[6] The total installed capacity is 7.5 MW, from 3 generators of 2.5 MW each manufactured by Ryongsong Machine Complex.[7]

The Kumyagang Army-People Power Station was inaugurated in August 3, 2016 after a 14 year build time. It was reported to be near completion in 2010, while construction began in 2003.[8]

Transport

[edit]

The county is served by rail and road. Kŭmya Youth Station is on the P'yongra Line of the Korean State Railway. The road system is well-developed,[9] thanks to the level terrain.

Environment

[edit]

To the west, there are high mountains but the eastern portion of the county is flat. The majority of the county are mountains, with only 19.6% of the area being below 500 metres elevation. The highest peak is Chŏngamsan (정암산). The chief river is the Ryonghŭng with around 50 rivers flowing through the county in total. Several islands are situated around the Songjŏn Bay (송전만). Forestland makes up about 89% of the county's area.[10]

The north of the county is the Bujongmyon mountain range, in the east, the Taedok mountain range and in the south and in the west, the Geobong mountain range.[10]

The county has extensive underground resources, such as copper, gold, zinc, iron, graphite and asbestos.[2]

The Kumya River estuary Important Bird Area and Kumya Bay Important Bird Area are in the county.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ North Korea: Administrative Division
  2. ^ a b c "북한지역정보넷". www.cybernk.net. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  3. ^ a b c d "북한지역정보넷". www.cybernk.net. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  4. ^ "《조선의 오늘》". dprktoday.com. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  5. ^ "Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kumyagang Power Station No. 2 - KIM IL SUNG UNIVERSITY". www.ryongnamsan.edu.kp. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  6. ^ "《조선의 오늘》". dprktoday.com. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  7. ^ "Monitoring report form for CDM project activity" (PDF). UNFCCC.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "North Korea finishes another large scale hydro plant | NK News". NK News - North Korea News. 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  9. ^ "북한지역정보넷". www.cybernk.net. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  10. ^ a b "북한지역정보넷". www.cybernk.net. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
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