Unjong-guyok


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

History

During the Joseon Dynasty, the regions that form the modern district were part of Ryongakbang of Pyongyang and Sunchon County. In 1896, it became a myeon of two different subdivisions, Pyongyang and Sunchon.
The district was originally created in 1995 from parts of the region of the city of Pyongsong.

Administrative divisions

As of 2002,Ŭnjŏng-guyŏk was divided into 4 tong :
  • Kwahak 1-dong 과학1동:University of Sciences is located here.
  • Kwahak 2-dong 과학2동
  • Paesan-dong 배산동
  • Kwangmyŏng-dong 광명동
In 2014, these administrative divisions seem to have gone through an unexpected change before 2014, as North Korea mentions Ulmildong and Wisongdong as the district's neighbourhoods in the news about a high tech district being designated in the region while not mentioning Kwangmyŏng-dong.

Awards

The city was awarded the title of model education district in 2018