South Pyongan Province

South Pyongan Province is an administrative region in western North Korea that contains several major cities and numerous counties situated between two neighboring provinces. The territory includes both densely populated urban areas and more rural districts with varying infrastructure.

The province was created in 1896 when the original Pyongan Province split into northern and southern sections. It maintained its administrative status throughout the Japanese occupation period until 1945.

The provincial capital Pyongsong serves as an educational hub where universities and research institutions shape the intellectual life of the region. These establishments reflect the value placed on learning within the local community.

The province has railway connections and a trolleybus network linking various urban areas, making travel between populated centers possible. Most transport infrastructure concentrates around the larger cities, while smaller settlements have less connectivity.

The largest manufacturing facility in the province located in Pyongsong focuses on vehicle production and has been a major industrial operation for decades. This factory significantly shapes the economic orientation of the provincial capital.

Location: North Korea

Inception: 1896

Capital city: Pyongsong

Shares border with: Pyongyang, North Pyongan Province, Chagang Province, South Hamgyong Province, Kangwon Province, North Hwanghae Province

GPS coordinates: 39.25000,125.85000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23