Hochon County


Hŏch'ŏn County is a county in South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea. It was created after the division of Korea, from portions of Tanch'ŏn and P'ungsan.

Geography

Most of the county is steep and mountainous, particularly in the southeast. There are numerous high peaks. The Pujŏllyŏng and Kŏmdŏk Mountains pass through the county, with the highest peak at Kŏmdŏksan.
The chief stream is the Namdaech'ŏn. Approximately 90% of the county is forestland.

Administrative divisions

Hŏch'ŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp, 5 rodongjagu and 17 ri :

Economy

Mining and electrical power are the chief local industries. There are deposits of copper, iron ore, lead, and zinc. Local crops include maize, soybeans, and potatoes, but cultivation is difficult due to the mountainous terrain.

Transportation

Hŏch'ŏn county is served by the Hŏch'ŏn and Mandŏk lines of the Korean State Railway, and by various roads.