39°50′N125°45′E / 39.833°N 125.750°E /39.833; 125.750
Nyŏngbyŏn County 녕변군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Chosŏn'gŭl | 녕변군 |
| • Hancha | 寧邊郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Nyŏngbyŏn-gun |
| • Revised Romanization | Nyeongbyeon-gun |
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| Country | North Korea |
| Province | North Pyongan |
| Administrative divisions | 1ŭp, 1 workers' district, 26ri |
| Area | |
• Total | 506.2 km2 (195.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2008[1]) | |
• Total | 113,852 |
| • Density | 224.9/km2 (582.5/sq mi) |
Nyŏngbyŏn is acounty inNorth Pyŏngan Province,North Korea. It borders the cities ofKaechŏn andAnju, and covers an area of 504 km2.
The city was heavily fortified during the 15th century as a result of its strategic position, and during theJosŏn dynasty, became a retreat for the aristocraticryangban due to its fantastic scenery. The city'sYaksan, meaning medicine mountain, was well known for its azaleas; the modern poetKim So-wol wrote one of his best-known poems on this subject. Two other mountains, Yaksan-dongdae, east of Yaksan, and Moran Hill are also scenic spots. Nyŏngbyŏn also houses many important relics, including theChŏnju andSound Buddhist temples, dating from 1345 and 1684 respectively; theRyuksung Pavilion, famous for "six scenic views" of Nyŏngbyŏn; and theCh'ŏl'ong Castle, built to protect the city during theRi dynasty. The south gate of Nyŏngbyŏn, calledMannomun, is also nearby.
Nyŏngbyŏn county is divided into 1ŭp (town), 1rodongjagu (workers' district) and 26ri (villages):
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TheNyŏngbyŏn Nuclear Scientific Research Centre, a major component of the North Korean nuclear program, is located here.
TheChŏngnyŏn Pharwŏn Line of theKorean State Railway passes through Nyŏngbyŏn county.
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