TheHamgyong Mountains (Korean: 함경산맥;Hanja: 咸鏡山脈;RR: Hamgyeong Sanmaek), officially known as theGangbaekjeonggan[1] and formerly known as thePepi Shan[2] orTumen Mountains,[3] is aNorth Korean mountain range. It lies in the northeast quarter of the country, extending for about 350 kilometers (220 mi) southwest and northeast parallel to theSea of Japan (East Sea of Korea).[1] Its northern terminus is in theTumen Valley.[4] To its west are theKaema Highlands.[4]
The southwestern end of the range, west of its turn northwards to meet the Tumen, is also known as thePujollyong[4] orPujonryong Mountains[5] (부전령산맥;赴戰岭山脈;Bujeollyeong Sanmaek).
Overall, the Hamgyongs are the highest range of mountains on the peninsula.[6] The tallest mountain in the range is Kwanmo Peak (2,540 m), the second-highest afterPaektu (China's "Changbai"). Other notable peaks include Du Peak (2,396 m), Gwesang Peak (2,333 m) and Mount Dury (2,303 m). In total, ten major peaks[1] and 62 subsidiary peaks of the mountains in this range are 2,000 m or higher.[1][4]
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