The
Masingryong Mountains pass through the county, which slopes downward gradually to the west. The county sits atop the
Paektu Plateau, with the mountains rising to only a small relative height. The highest peak is
Namp'ot'aesan (남포태산). There are numerous streams, of which the chief is the
Karimch'ŏn. Some 83% of the county's area is taken up by forestland. The temperatures are quite cold. ==Economy==