Ryanggang Province

Ryanggang Province covers 14,317 square kilometers of terrain between the Yalu and Tumen Rivers, with Hyesan serving as its capital city.

The province established its current administrative boundaries in 1954 when authorities separated it from South Hamgyong to create a distinct regional territory.

The provincial landscape includes Mount Paektu, which holds profound significance in Korean mythology as the origin point of their civilization.

Travelers need specific permits to access this restricted border region, where temperatures frequently drop below freezing during winter months.

The province contains 32 kilometers of remote border territory that stretches across dry mountainous terrain between North Korea and China.

Location: North Korea

Capital city: Hyesan

Shares border with: Jilin, South Hamgyong Province, North Hamgyong Province, Chagang Province

GPS coordinates: 41.40000,128.18333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:05