Pujon County
Pujŏn County (Pujŏn kun) is a county in northern South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea.
Pujon County
부전군 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 赴戰郡 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Pujŏn kun |
| • Revised Romanization | Bujeon-gun |
In Pujŏn county | |
Map of South Hamgyong showing the location of Pujon | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Province | South Hamgyong Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,775 km2 (685 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 48,351 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (71/sq mi) |
In historical contexts, Pujŏn is sometimes known as Fusen, according to its Japanese pronunciation.
The Korean People's Revolutionary Army built a secret camp on Mount Okryon in Pujŏn in the 1930s. This area was home to revolutionary activities of Kim Jong-suk during the anti-Japanese struggle. Commemorating her activities the Pujŏn Revolutionary Battle Site has been designated.
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