Yŏnan County is a county in South Hwanghae Province , North Korea .
24-454: Yonan County was formed from regions traditionally associated with the name Yonan, a region during the Joseon era where it was adjacent to Paechon in the east, Pyongsan in the west and north, and Hwanghae in the south. The region was called various names in the kingdom of Goguryeo, and the names were Dongsamhol (冬音忽), Dongeumhol (冬三忽) and Siyeomseong(豉鹽城). During the kingdom of Silla, the region formed
48-566: A Yonan dohobu and became part of Hwanghae Province instead of Gyeonggi Province. It officially became Yonan County in 1895, but due to a subdivision merger, it formed part of Yeonbaek County along with Paechon County . After the liberation of Korea, the region was briefly under the occupation zone of the Americans in the South of the Korean peninsula, then forming Yeonbaek County under Gyeonggi province. After
72-534: Is a village under Waryong mountain(named as such for resembling a dragon lying down.).The region is known for its fields and the Waryong collective farm is located here. Namugol, the region where American Methodist missionary H.G. Jones used as his mission camp in 1897 was located here. The region currently hosts the North Korean propaganda Mosaic mural "Always with the road for the people(언제나 인민을 위한 길에 함께 계시며)" depicting on
96-424: Is known for its rice. P'ungch'ŏl-li (풍천리,楓川里) was named as such for its Korean butterfly maples and rivers. Rajinp'o-ri (라진포리,羅津浦里) was named as such for its ports. Ryongho-ri (룡호리,龍虎里) was named after Yonggak mountain and Tiger mound. The town produces clay pottery. Sinyangri (신양리,新陽里) was formed from merging Ilsinri and Choyangri. Soa-ri (소아리,小雅里) is a ri formed from Sohyolli and Ahyolli. Bronze Age mirror
120-524: Is said to be where Gongmin of Goryeo was born existed here. The region had some cattle. The region was famous for god quality crops such as beans. Also, it had a onsen . The region was known for its scenery. The region was known for its fishing event in April. The region was one of the top 4 regions that produced gold out of all the regions in Korea. The region had some dolmen ruins. Ancient pottery
144-583: The Hwanghae Ch'ŏngnyŏn Line to Ŭnbit . By the end of 1930, the Chosen Railway (abbreviated Chōtetsu ), the largest privately owned railway in colonial Korea , had extended its Hwanghae Line network to run from Sariwŏn to Sugyo in the west and to Haeju in the south, completing the latter line in December of that year. Chōtetsu then began building eastwards from Haeju to create a southern connection to
168-607: The Korean Armistice , becoming part of the Korean State Railway which gave the line its current name of Paech'ŏn Line . The Korean State Railway completed the conversion of the Haeju—Paech'ŏn line to standard gauge in 1971, at the same time adding an extension from Paech'ŏn to the current terminus, Ŭnbit . Electrification of the section from Changbang to Ch'ŏngdan was completed by April 1982. A yellow background in
192-511: The Kyŏngŭi Line , the state-owned Chosen Government Railway 's (abbreviated Sentetsu ) mainline from Kyŏngsŏng to Sinŭiju and Andong , Manchuria , opening the first section of a new 762 mm (30.0 in) narrow-gauge line, from East Haeju to Yŏn'an , on 21 December 1931. The second section was opened on 1 September 1932, running from Yŏn'an across the Ryesong River to connect to
216-404: The 12th work team from Tonamri regarding the agricultural production achievements of the region at the collective farm. Tongsal-li (동산리,東山里) is a ri, that was named as such for its mountain in the east. The ri was originally named Gopori but was changed to its current name in 1991. Waryong-ri (와룡리,臥龍里) is a ri that was originally part of Songchongmyeon but was named to its current name because it
240-565: The Korean War in 1953, the region was under the effective control of the North Korean government, and in 1954 was placed under the South Hwanghae Province. Yŏnan county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 1 rodongjagu (workers' district) and 27 ri (villages): Yŏnan-ŭp (延安邑,연안읍) is an up that is on the East side of the county. The up was formed in 1952 and is the administrative centre of
264-534: The Korean war, so South Korean salt production suffered when it later became part of North Korea. Ahyŏl-li (아현리,雅峴里) is formed from merging part of Uihyolli and Takyongri and its name added the a(雅) meaning beautiful. The region is mountainous and is part of the Suyang mountain range. Changgong-ri (장곡리,長谷里) was formed in 1914 as a ri in Yeonbaek County. It was named changgok for its long valleys. Chayang-ri (자양리,紫陽里)
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#1732855986844288-704: The Kyŏngŭi Line at Tosŏng (later renamed Kaep'ung). A 2.3 km (1.4 mi) extension west from East Haeju to Haeju was opened on 1 July 1933. Chōtetsu sold the Hwanghae Line network to Sentetsu on 1 April 1944, which absorbed the split the network into separate lines, with the Haeju—Tosŏng line becoming known as the Tohae Line . Following the end of the Pacific War and the subsequent partition of Korea , most of
312-806: The Tohae Line was located in the US zone of occupation that later became South Korea , with the line being divided along the 38th Parallel between Changbang and Kalsan , and the Korean National Railroad operated passenger trains on the line between Tosŏng and Ch'ŏngdan until 1950. The line was heavily damaged during the Korean War , and the destruction of the Ryesong River bridge left the line truncated at Paech'ŏn . The truncated line ended up in North Korea after
336-467: The county which was the most populous county in the province. This North Korea location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Paechon Line [REDACTED] The Paech'ŏn Line is a partially electrified standard-gauge secondary railway line of the Korean State Railway in South Hwanghae Province , North Korea , running from Changbang on
360-515: The county. The up hosts several factories of food, fabric, and pottery, and collective farms. The up hosts the Yonan castle, which is National treasure No 85 of the DPRK. Yŏmjŏl-lodongjagu (염전로동자구,鹽田勞動者區) is a worker's district located on the southern coast of the county, which was named as such for its Salt evaporation ponds . The region specializes in salt producing. The region was part of South Korea before
384-579: The spot guidance. Samjongguji pond, along with the river called the Samjonggujigae, is located on the west of the Waryongri. Dolbong mountain is located in the south of Waryongri. The ri also has a town called solbalmal known for pine trees. Yŏnan county is served by the Paech'ŏn Line of the Korean State Railway . Yeonbaek County Yeonbaek County ( Yeonbaek-gun ) or Yonbaek County ( Yonbaek-gun )
408-513: The subdivision of Haego County (海皐郡, haegogun). The region was called Yeomju (鹽州) in the Early Goryeo era but was later incorporated into Haeju during the reign of Seongjong of Goryeo. Other names later during the Goryeo era included Yeongeung prefecture (永膺縣),·Bokju (復州),·Seokju (碩州), and Onjumok (溫州牧).In 1310, Onjumok was degraded to a lower subdivision called a bu called Yonanbu (溫州府).In 1413 it became
432-743: Was a county in Hwanghae Province , Korea . It was established in 1914 by uniting Yonan County and Paechon County . It was divided during the Division of Korea . The part of Yeonbaek county under South Korean authorities were administered under Gyeonggi Province . During the Korean War , North Korea took all of Yeonbaek County, and after briefly establishing the regions formerly under South Korean control as South Yeonbaek county (남연백군), North Korea disestablished Yeonbaek County and reestablished former Yonan County and Paechon County in 1952. The county had 1 Eup , 19 Myeons and 175 Ris . The region
456-488: Was discovered here. There was a temple that is said to be founded by Gongmin of Goryeo , which later disappeared. In 1929, due to the 1 myeon 1 school policy, every up and myon had its own elementary schools. In 1934, the yonan agricultural school was established. As of 1938, the county had 64 Seodangs . As of 1939,there were 50 Buddhist temples, 19 Roman Catholic cathedrals and 19 Protestant churches. In 1942, there were 35,953 families and 199,942 people living in
480-473: Was famous for its wine. The region was famous for its silk. The region was famous for its beans and pots. The region had an old fortress. The region harvested weed, ginseng and tobacco. The region had a gold mine. The region was where the cranes live. The region had a lot of fields and was famous for its rice. Temple called ungyesa existed here. Ginseng and cotton were its specialties. The region had tons of fertile fields. A rock that
504-403: Was found in the region. Villages of Golmol, and Jaemol is located. Bingseokdong is also located here, where ice is found. Sojŏng-ri (소정리,素井里) is a ri that was named after a well located in the region. Tonam-ri (도남리,桃南里) is a ri that was named as such because of the former subdivision Tosungri and the fact that it is at the south of Pyongsan County. Rodong sinmun and KCNA reported on the story of
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#1732855986844528-473: Was named after the term Chontae, meaning high mountains. Haenam-ri (해남리,海南里) has the Bongdae mountain. Haewŏl-li (해월리,海月里) was named after Mount Haewol.The place has a Walnut forest that was formed after the Korean War. Honam-ri (호남리,湖南里) is located at the south of Namdaeji pond. Hosŏ-ri (호서리,湖西里) is located on the west side of Namdaeji Pond. Hwayang-ri (화양리,華陽里) was named for its Sunny lands. 개안리 (개안리,開安里)
552-434: Was named as such for its red soil and land where the sun shines. Chŏngch'ol-li (정촌리,鼎村里) was named as such for its Ding production. Songho-ri (송호리,松湖里) was named as such after Songyari and Honamri. Ch'angdŏng-ri (창덕리,氅德里) is named as such because of a story that Seonbis have showcased their De (德) while wearing a Changyi(氅衣). Ch'ŏnghwa-ri (청화리,淸華里) was named after Chonggyeri and Chonghwadong. Ch'ŏnt'ae-ri (천태리,天台里)
576-429: Was named for being inside the two streams of water. Ohyŏl-li (오현리,梧玄里) was named after Oseongri and Hyonjukri. Palsal-li (발산리,鉢山里) is named after Palsan Mountain which was named as such for resembling a rice bowl. Pongdŏng-ri (봉덕리,鳳悳里) was named after Pong of Pongdoksa temple and Dok of Doksan. The region is known for its chestnuts and persimmons. Puhŭng-ri (부흥리,富興里) was formed from merging Putori and Hungunri.The ri
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