Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Jajang (Korean: 부전, transcription: Bujon) is a county in South Hamgyong Province of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, located in the southern foothills of the Gae Ma Plateau in the Jajang Ridge mountain range region, and is named after its proximity to the famous Jajang Ridge. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain, rich forest resources and a continental monsoon climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The local economy is based on forestry and a small amount of agriculture, growing hardy crops such as potatoes and corn, and the area is home to natural attractions such as Gojoseon Lake, which is one of the most important water sources in the DPRK. As a border area, Jajang-gun is strategically important, and the local population maintains a simple lifestyle based on traditional agriculture and forestry.
Fengbin is located on the eastern coastline of Hualien County, Taiwan Province of China, and is an important settlement of the Amis, the aboriginal people of Taiwan. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the region is rich in coastal ecological resources, including famous natural landscapes such as Shitiping and Moon Cave. With fishing and tourism as its main industries, Fengbin attracts many tourists with its unique sea-eroded landforms and aboriginal culture. Traditional cultural events such as the annual Fengnian Festival held locally showcase the unique ethnic flavor of the Amis. As a necessary stop on the Hualien East Coast Highway, Fengbin has become an important stop for exploring the ecology and culture of Taiwan's eastern coast.