Huichon
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Hŭich'ŏn is a city in the southern part of Chagang Province, North Korea
. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).
and by the Manpo Line railway.
Because of its strategic inland location, Hŭich'ŏn is also a site for ordinance manufacturing.
operates the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, North Korea's government-run manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools for domestic use and for export (although most exports are blocked by UN embargos).
The factory group was founded in 1955 and is involved in machine tool production processes including steel-making, casting, processing, assembly, painting and packing. Products are produced on a serial basis and a small lot basis; its output of precision machine tools includes an assortment of spline-grinding machines and industrial lathes.
The creation of the complex was firstly discussed in a March 1951 Workers' Party of Korea
Central Committee meeting. Kim Il Sung said "In the course of the war, I have learned a bloody lesson that we should produce our own munitions and weapons. I keenly feel that we must have a solid machine-building industry in a far-sighted way." Two locations were cited for this purpose: Tokchon
and Huichon.
Once built, the factory became a model for the machine-building industry of the country. Machine factories have been built in Taean, Ragwon
, Tokchon
, Ryongsong, Kusong
and other parts of the country were built on the Hŭich'ŏn model. According to questionable DPRK government figures, (as of 1998) machine-building industry in North Korea had increased 1690 times compared with the pre-liberation figure, and its self-sufficiency in machinery was already 98 per cent.
The team charged with the initial process of silk thread production sort the cocoons and remove cocoons with decayed chrysalises in them. Government mandates are strict: the cocoon-boiling and silk-reeling workteams must strive to increase thread production. The machinists of the cocoon-boiling workteams must "raise the actual utility rate" by rationally regulating the temperature in boiling cocoons.
At the silk reeling workshop, the workers in charge of finding the ends of cocoon threads must examine all the ends of cocoon threads to ensure there is no waste. The silk reelers are responsible for many pots, and must meet goals by "raising their technological level" and surpassing their monthly production plans.
The Chongchongang-brand silk threads have been exported to many countries, although UN embargoes have crippled the silk trade in recent years.
of different kinds.
The facility has a glass fusion furnace, a press-plastic machine, a centrifugal plastic machine, and many raw materials.
The factory produces various kinds of glassware for home use. They are supplied to households in Pyongyang
, Chagang Province and other parts of the country.
of North Korea
.
Hŭich'ŏn is a city in the southern part of Chagang Province, North Korea
. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).
and by the Manpo Line railway.
Because of its strategic inland location, Hŭich'ŏn is also a site for ordinance manufacturing.
operates the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, North Korea's government-run manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools for domestic use and for export (although most exports are blocked by UN embargos).
The factory group was founded in 1955 and is involved in machine tool production processes including steel-making, casting, processing, assembly, painting and packing. Products are produced on a serial basis and a small lot basis; its output of precision machine tools includes an assortment of spline-grinding machines and industrial lathes.
The creation of the complex was firstly discussed in a March 1951 Workers' Party of Korea
Central Committee meeting. Kim Il Sung said "In the course of the war, I have learned a bloody lesson that we should produce our own munitions and weapons. I keenly feel that we must have a solid machine-building industry in a far-sighted way." Two locations were cited for this purpose: Tokchon
and Huichon.
Once built, the factory became a model for the machine-building industry of the country. Machine factories have been built in Taean, Ragwon
, Tokchon
, Ryongsong, Kusong
and other parts of the country were built on the Hŭich'ŏn model. According to questionable DPRK government figures, (as of 1998) machine-building industry in North Korea had increased 1690 times compared with the pre-liberation figure, and its self-sufficiency in machinery was already 98 per cent.
The team charged with the initial process of silk thread production sort the cocoons and remove cocoons with decayed chrysalises in them. Government mandates are strict: the cocoon-boiling and silk-reeling workteams must strive to increase thread production. The machinists of the cocoon-boiling workteams must "raise the actual utility rate" by rationally regulating the temperature in boiling cocoons.
At the silk reeling workshop, the workers in charge of finding the ends of cocoon threads must examine all the ends of cocoon threads to ensure there is no waste. The silk reelers are responsible for many pots, and must meet goals by "raising their technological level" and surpassing their monthly production plans.
The Chongchongang-brand silk threads have been exported to many countries, although UN embargoes have crippled the silk trade in recent years.
of different kinds.
The facility has a glass fusion furnace, a press-plastic machine, a centrifugal plastic machine, and many raw materials.
The factory produces various kinds of glassware for home use. They are supplied to households in Pyongyang
, Chagang Province and other parts of the country.
of North Korea
.
Hŭich'ŏn is a city in the southern part of Chagang Province, North Korea
. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).
and by the Manpo Line railway.
Because of its strategic inland location, Hŭich'ŏn is also a site for ordinance manufacturing.
operates the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, North Korea's government-run manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools for domestic use and for export (although most exports are blocked by UN embargos).
The factory group was founded in 1955 and is involved in machine tool production processes including steel-making, casting, processing, assembly, painting and packing. Products are produced on a serial basis and a small lot basis; its output of precision machine tools includes an assortment of spline-grinding machines and industrial lathes.
The creation of the complex was firstly discussed in a March 1951 Workers' Party of Korea
Central Committee meeting. Kim Il Sung said "In the course of the war, I have learned a bloody lesson that we should produce our own munitions and weapons. I keenly feel that we must have a solid machine-building industry in a far-sighted way." Two locations were cited for this purpose: Tokchon
and Huichon.
Once built, the factory became a model for the machine-building industry of the country. Machine factories have been built in Taean, Ragwon
, Tokchon
, Ryongsong, Kusong
and other parts of the country were built on the Hŭich'ŏn model. According to questionable DPRK government figures, (as of 1998) machine-building industry in North Korea had increased 1690 times compared with the pre-liberation figure, and its self-sufficiency in machinery was already 98 per cent.
The team charged with the initial process of silk thread production sort the cocoons and remove cocoons with decayed chrysalises in them. Government mandates are strict: the cocoon-boiling and silk-reeling workteams must strive to increase thread production. The machinists of the cocoon-boiling workteams must "raise the actual utility rate" by rationally regulating the temperature in boiling cocoons.
At the silk reeling workshop, the workers in charge of finding the ends of cocoon threads must examine all the ends of cocoon threads to ensure there is no waste. The silk reelers are responsible for many pots, and must meet goals by "raising their technological level" and surpassing their monthly production plans.
The Chongchongang-brand silk threads have been exported to many countries, although UN embargoes have crippled the silk trade in recent years.
of different kinds.
The facility has a glass fusion furnace, a press-plastic machine, a centrifugal plastic machine, and many raw materials.
The factory produces various kinds of glassware for home use. They are supplied to households in Pyongyang
, Chagang Province and other parts of the country.
of North Korea
.
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).
History
Hŭich'ŏn was formerly a small village, since the Korean War and an influx of government investment, it has become a base for electronics and machinery production for DPRK.Transportation
Hŭich'ŏn is served by an express highway to PyongyangPyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
and by the Manpo Line railway.
Economy
The major industries are automotive and machinery manufacturing, including the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, Huichon Silk Mill and Huichon Hard Glassware Factory.Because of its strategic inland location, Hŭich'ŏn is also a site for ordinance manufacturing.
Huichon Machine Tool Factory
The Korea General Machinery Trading CorporationKorea General Machinery Trading Corporation
The Korea General Machinery Trading Corporation is a large North Korean machine company. The company is headquartered in the Tongdaewon District near the capital, Pyongyang.The company imports steel, chemical raw stock, and machine tools...
operates the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, North Korea's government-run manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools for domestic use and for export (although most exports are blocked by UN embargos).
The factory group was founded in 1955 and is involved in machine tool production processes including steel-making, casting, processing, assembly, painting and packing. Products are produced on a serial basis and a small lot basis; its output of precision machine tools includes an assortment of spline-grinding machines and industrial lathes.
The creation of the complex was firstly discussed in a March 1951 Workers' Party of Korea
Workers' Party of Korea
The Workers' Party of Korea is the ruling Communist party of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , commonly known as North Korea. It is also called the Korean Workers' Party...
Central Committee meeting. Kim Il Sung said "In the course of the war, I have learned a bloody lesson that we should produce our own munitions and weapons. I keenly feel that we must have a solid machine-building industry in a far-sighted way." Two locations were cited for this purpose: Tokchon
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south...
and Huichon.
Once built, the factory became a model for the machine-building industry of the country. Machine factories have been built in Taean, Ragwon
Ragwon
Ragwon is a county in South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan to the south and east. Most of the county is mountainous. The highest point is Chonchubong . The coastal area includes the islands such as Chonchodo and Chintudo . Forestland occupies about 75% of the...
, Tokchon
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south...
, Ryongsong, Kusong
Kusong
Kusŏng is a coterminous city in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan to the north, Taechon to the east, Kwaksan and Chongju to the south, and Chonma to the north. The highest point is Chongryongsan . The year-round average temperature is 8.2 °C, with a January average...
and other parts of the country were built on the Hŭich'ŏn model. According to questionable DPRK government figures, (as of 1998) machine-building industry in North Korea had increased 1690 times compared with the pre-liberation figure, and its self-sufficiency in machinery was already 98 per cent.
Huichon Silk Mill
The Huichon Silk Mill is a state-run factory which produces silk thread, renowned as a Korean specialty since antiquity. Work was completed on the building in September 1988. It was constructed on the bank of the Chongchon River.The team charged with the initial process of silk thread production sort the cocoons and remove cocoons with decayed chrysalises in them. Government mandates are strict: the cocoon-boiling and silk-reeling workteams must strive to increase thread production. The machinists of the cocoon-boiling workteams must "raise the actual utility rate" by rationally regulating the temperature in boiling cocoons.
At the silk reeling workshop, the workers in charge of finding the ends of cocoon threads must examine all the ends of cocoon threads to ensure there is no waste. The silk reelers are responsible for many pots, and must meet goals by "raising their technological level" and surpassing their monthly production plans.
The Chongchongang-brand silk threads have been exported to many countries, although UN embargoes have crippled the silk trade in recent years.
Huichon Hard Glassware Factory
The Huichon Hard Glassware Factory consists of the main building, and supplementary one on an area of about 12,000 square metres. It can annually produce over ten million glasswareGlassware
This list of glassware includes drinking vessels , tableware, such as dishes, and flatware used to set a table for eating a meal, general glass items such as vases, and glasses used in the catering industry whether made of glass or plastics such as polystyrene and...
of different kinds.
The facility has a glass fusion furnace, a press-plastic machine, a centrifugal plastic machine, and many raw materials.
The factory produces various kinds of glassware for home use. They are supplied to households in Pyongyang
Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
, Chagang Province and other parts of the country.
Culture and Social issues
Huichon hosts the main University of TelecommunicationsHuichon University of Telecommunications
The Huichon University of Telecommunications is located in Huichon, Chagang, North Korea, founded on September 1, 1959.It is equipped with TV broadcasting equipment, computers, and electronic facilities and materials for education and scientific research....
of North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
.
External links
Hŭich'ŏn is a city in the southern part of Chagang Province, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).
History
Hŭich'ŏn was formerly a small village, since the Korean War and an influx of government investment, it has become a base for electronics and machinery production for DPRK.Transportation
Hŭich'ŏn is served by an express highway to PyongyangPyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
and by the Manpo Line railway.
Economy
The major industries are automotive and machinery manufacturing, including the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, Huichon Silk Mill and Huichon Hard Glassware Factory.Because of its strategic inland location, Hŭich'ŏn is also a site for ordinance manufacturing.
Huichon Machine Tool Factory
The Korea General Machinery Trading CorporationKorea General Machinery Trading Corporation
The Korea General Machinery Trading Corporation is a large North Korean machine company. The company is headquartered in the Tongdaewon District near the capital, Pyongyang.The company imports steel, chemical raw stock, and machine tools...
operates the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, North Korea's government-run manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools for domestic use and for export (although most exports are blocked by UN embargos).
The factory group was founded in 1955 and is involved in machine tool production processes including steel-making, casting, processing, assembly, painting and packing. Products are produced on a serial basis and a small lot basis; its output of precision machine tools includes an assortment of spline-grinding machines and industrial lathes.
The creation of the complex was firstly discussed in a March 1951 Workers' Party of Korea
Workers' Party of Korea
The Workers' Party of Korea is the ruling Communist party of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , commonly known as North Korea. It is also called the Korean Workers' Party...
Central Committee meeting. Kim Il Sung said "In the course of the war, I have learned a bloody lesson that we should produce our own munitions and weapons. I keenly feel that we must have a solid machine-building industry in a far-sighted way." Two locations were cited for this purpose: Tokchon
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south...
and Huichon.
Once built, the factory became a model for the machine-building industry of the country. Machine factories have been built in Taean, Ragwon
Ragwon
Ragwon is a county in South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan to the south and east. Most of the county is mountainous. The highest point is Chonchubong . The coastal area includes the islands such as Chonchodo and Chintudo . Forestland occupies about 75% of the...
, Tokchon
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south...
, Ryongsong, Kusong
Kusong
Kusŏng is a coterminous city in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan to the north, Taechon to the east, Kwaksan and Chongju to the south, and Chonma to the north. The highest point is Chongryongsan . The year-round average temperature is 8.2 °C, with a January average...
and other parts of the country were built on the Hŭich'ŏn model. According to questionable DPRK government figures, (as of 1998) machine-building industry in North Korea had increased 1690 times compared with the pre-liberation figure, and its self-sufficiency in machinery was already 98 per cent.
Huichon Silk Mill
The Huichon Silk Mill is a state-run factory which produces silk thread, renowned as a Korean specialty since antiquity. Work was completed on the building in September 1988. It was constructed on the bank of the Chongchon River.The team charged with the initial process of silk thread production sort the cocoons and remove cocoons with decayed chrysalises in them. Government mandates are strict: the cocoon-boiling and silk-reeling workteams must strive to increase thread production. The machinists of the cocoon-boiling workteams must "raise the actual utility rate" by rationally regulating the temperature in boiling cocoons.
At the silk reeling workshop, the workers in charge of finding the ends of cocoon threads must examine all the ends of cocoon threads to ensure there is no waste. The silk reelers are responsible for many pots, and must meet goals by "raising their technological level" and surpassing their monthly production plans.
The Chongchongang-brand silk threads have been exported to many countries, although UN embargoes have crippled the silk trade in recent years.
Huichon Hard Glassware Factory
The Huichon Hard Glassware Factory consists of the main building, and supplementary one on an area of about 12,000 square metres. It can annually produce over ten million glasswareGlassware
This list of glassware includes drinking vessels , tableware, such as dishes, and flatware used to set a table for eating a meal, general glass items such as vases, and glasses used in the catering industry whether made of glass or plastics such as polystyrene and...
of different kinds.
The facility has a glass fusion furnace, a press-plastic machine, a centrifugal plastic machine, and many raw materials.
The factory produces various kinds of glassware for home use. They are supplied to households in Pyongyang
Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
, Chagang Province and other parts of the country.
Culture and Social issues
Huichon hosts the main University of TelecommunicationsHuichon University of Telecommunications
The Huichon University of Telecommunications is located in Huichon, Chagang, North Korea, founded on September 1, 1959.It is equipped with TV broadcasting equipment, computers, and electronic facilities and materials for education and scientific research....
of North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
.
External links
Hŭich'ŏn is a city in the southern part of Chagang Province, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
. The population is 163,000 (1987 data).
History
Hŭich'ŏn was formerly a small village, since the Korean War and an influx of government investment, it has become a base for electronics and machinery production for DPRK.Transportation
Hŭich'ŏn is served by an express highway to PyongyangPyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
and by the Manpo Line railway.
Economy
The major industries are automotive and machinery manufacturing, including the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, Huichon Silk Mill and Huichon Hard Glassware Factory.Because of its strategic inland location, Hŭich'ŏn is also a site for ordinance manufacturing.
Huichon Machine Tool Factory
The Korea General Machinery Trading CorporationKorea General Machinery Trading Corporation
The Korea General Machinery Trading Corporation is a large North Korean machine company. The company is headquartered in the Tongdaewon District near the capital, Pyongyang.The company imports steel, chemical raw stock, and machine tools...
operates the Huichon Machine Tool Factory, North Korea's government-run manufacturer of heavy-duty machine tools for domestic use and for export (although most exports are blocked by UN embargos).
The factory group was founded in 1955 and is involved in machine tool production processes including steel-making, casting, processing, assembly, painting and packing. Products are produced on a serial basis and a small lot basis; its output of precision machine tools includes an assortment of spline-grinding machines and industrial lathes.
The creation of the complex was firstly discussed in a March 1951 Workers' Party of Korea
Workers' Party of Korea
The Workers' Party of Korea is the ruling Communist party of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , commonly known as North Korea. It is also called the Korean Workers' Party...
Central Committee meeting. Kim Il Sung said "In the course of the war, I have learned a bloody lesson that we should produce our own munitions and weapons. I keenly feel that we must have a solid machine-building industry in a far-sighted way." Two locations were cited for this purpose: Tokchon
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south...
and Huichon.
Once built, the factory became a model for the machine-building industry of the country. Machine factories have been built in Taean, Ragwon
Ragwon
Ragwon is a county in South Hamgyong province, North Korea. It borders the Sea of Japan to the south and east. Most of the county is mountainous. The highest point is Chonchubong . The coastal area includes the islands such as Chonchodo and Chintudo . Forestland occupies about 75% of the...
, Tokchon
Tokchon
Tokchon is a si, or city, in northern South Pyongan province, North Korea. It is bordered by Yongwon and Maengsan to the east, Kujang to the north, Kaechon to the west and Pukchang to the south...
, Ryongsong, Kusong
Kusong
Kusŏng is a coterminous city in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan to the north, Taechon to the east, Kwaksan and Chongju to the south, and Chonma to the north. The highest point is Chongryongsan . The year-round average temperature is 8.2 °C, with a January average...
and other parts of the country were built on the Hŭich'ŏn model. According to questionable DPRK government figures, (as of 1998) machine-building industry in North Korea had increased 1690 times compared with the pre-liberation figure, and its self-sufficiency in machinery was already 98 per cent.
Huichon Silk Mill
The Huichon Silk Mill is a state-run factory which produces silk thread, renowned as a Korean specialty since antiquity. Work was completed on the building in September 1988. It was constructed on the bank of the Chongchon River.The team charged with the initial process of silk thread production sort the cocoons and remove cocoons with decayed chrysalises in them. Government mandates are strict: the cocoon-boiling and silk-reeling workteams must strive to increase thread production. The machinists of the cocoon-boiling workteams must "raise the actual utility rate" by rationally regulating the temperature in boiling cocoons.
At the silk reeling workshop, the workers in charge of finding the ends of cocoon threads must examine all the ends of cocoon threads to ensure there is no waste. The silk reelers are responsible for many pots, and must meet goals by "raising their technological level" and surpassing their monthly production plans.
The Chongchongang-brand silk threads have been exported to many countries, although UN embargoes have crippled the silk trade in recent years.
Huichon Hard Glassware Factory
The Huichon Hard Glassware Factory consists of the main building, and supplementary one on an area of about 12,000 square metres. It can annually produce over ten million glasswareGlassware
This list of glassware includes drinking vessels , tableware, such as dishes, and flatware used to set a table for eating a meal, general glass items such as vases, and glasses used in the catering industry whether made of glass or plastics such as polystyrene and...
of different kinds.
The facility has a glass fusion furnace, a press-plastic machine, a centrifugal plastic machine, and many raw materials.
The factory produces various kinds of glassware for home use. They are supplied to households in Pyongyang
Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...
, Chagang Province and other parts of the country.
Culture and Social issues
Huichon hosts the main University of TelecommunicationsHuichon University of Telecommunications
The Huichon University of Telecommunications is located in Huichon, Chagang, North Korea, founded on September 1, 1959.It is equipped with TV broadcasting equipment, computers, and electronic facilities and materials for education and scientific research....
of North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
.
External links