Myeongcheon

Myŏngch'ŏn lies in the northeastern Korean country between the mountains and the sea, along the lowland corridor toward Kilchu. Its coast includes steep cliffs and small fishing harbours. The district was separated from Kilchu after Yi Si-ae's rebellion in 1467, with its administrative seat established at the station of Myŏngwŏn. It briefly became dependent on Kilchu again in 1512, but regained separate status the following year.