Ryongrim County

Nowadays, Ryongrim County is a topic that has gained great relevance in society. Over time, Ryongrim County has become a point of interest for a wide range of people, whether due to its impact on daily life, its historical relevance or its influence on various aspects of culture. In this article, we will explore different perspectives on Ryongrim County, from its origins to its role in the present, analyzing its importance and implications in today's society. Additionally, we will examine how Ryongrim County has evolved over time and how its understanding can contribute to the understanding of various aspects of our daily lives.

Ryongrim County
룡림군
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja龍林郡
 • HangulSouth Korean: 용림군
 • McCune-ReischauerRyongrim kun
 • Revised RomanizationSouth Korean: Yongnim-gun
Map of Chagang showing the location of Ryongrim
Map of Chagang showing the location of Ryongrim
CountryNorth Korea
ProvinceChagang Province
Administrative divisions1 ŭp, 12 ri
Area
 • Total1,203 km2 (464 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total32,727
 • Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)

Ryongrim County is a kun, or county, in southeastern Chagang Province, North Korea. It borders Rangrim, Changjin, Chŏnch'ŏn, Tongsin, Taehŭng, and Sŏnggan counties. The county is mainly alpine territory. It contains many mountain peaks, such as Wagalbong (2,260m), Ch'ŏnŭimulsan (2,032m), Rangrimsan (2,186m), Milpuldŏksan (1,577m), Ungŏsusan (2,020m), Tomabong (1,525m), Paktalsan (1,817m), Taedasan (1,463m), and Sonamsan (1,178m).

In the standard dialect of South Korea, Ryongrim loses its initial 'r' both in pronunciation and spelling.

Administrative divisions

Ryongrim County is divided into 1 ŭp (town) and 12 ri (villages):

  • Ryongrim-ŭp
  • Ch'ŏnsal-li
  • Huji-ri
  • Kuryong-ri
  • Kwangsŏng-ri
  • Namhŭng-ri
  • Namsang-ri
  • Ryongmul-li
  • Ryongsang-ri
  • Sinch'ang-ri
  • Sinhŭng-ri
  • Toyang-ri
  • Tumul-li

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