Hyesan

North Korea
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Hyesan, city, capital of Yanggang do (province), northern North Korea. As a frontier city lying on the upper stream of the Yalu (Amnok) River, it was a fortress during the Chosŏn dynasty (1392–1910), under the name of Hyesanjin. In winter it is one of the coldest places in the country; a temperature of −44 °F (−42 °C) was recorded in 1915. It is the starting point of water transportation on the Yalu. Logs from the nearby Mount Paektu area, which contains the richest forest resources in the country, are rafted downstream from the city. Paektu itself, on the border with China, has an elevation of 9,022 feet (2,750 metres), the highest point in the country. Lumber and paper manufacturing are carried on. Pop. (2008) 174,015.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.