Kimchaek Iron & Steel

Kim Chaek Iron & Steel Works is one of North Korea's largest steel mills. It is located in Kimchaek, North Hamgyŏng Province. It was established by Nippon Steel during the Japanese occupation of Korea, and was subsequently nationalised after the establishment of the DPRK.

The facility is served by the Korean State Railway via Kimchaek Station.

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