Unjong-guyok

Ŭnjŏng-guyŏk
은정구역
Guyŏk of Pyongyang
Korean transcription(s)
 • Hanja恩情區域
 • McCune-ReischauerŬnjŏng-guyŏk
 • Revised RomanizationEunjeongguyeok
Location of Unjong-guyok within Pyongyang
Location of Unjong-guyok within Pyongyang
Coordinates: 39°12′20″N 125°51′50″E / 39.20556°N 125.86389°E / 39.20556; 125.86389
CountryNorth Korea
Direct-administered cityP'yŏngyang-Chikhalsi
Area
 • Total34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2008[1])
 • Total47,569
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Unjong-guyok
Hangul
은정구역
Hanja
Revised RomanizationEunjeongguyeok
McCune–ReischauerŬnjŏng-guyŏk

Ŭnjŏng-guyŏk, or Ŭnjŏng District is one of the 18 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea, known for its scientific facilities.[2] The district was named as such to honor the "benevolent affection(Korean word is Unjong)" and love of the Kim family towards the country's scientists.[3]

  1. ^ North Korea: Administrative Division
  2. ^ "은정구역". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
  3. ^ "은정구역개요". cybernk.

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