There is Songdan where the forest of pine, national tree of the DPRK, is seen growing along the seashore in Songjong-ri of Riwon County, South Hamgyong Province.
It is also called Songjong in the meaning that pine trees that look like arboreal tree form a thick forest and it is well-known for the scenic beauty.
Though the pine forest now presents a spectacular sight in the area, there was not even a young pine tree till the first half of the 17th century.
The locals started to plant pine trees in the area south of the Songjong Stream in 1643 and in the area north of the stream in 1661. After all, the pine trees formed a coastal windbreak in 1728.
The pine forest, which had seriously been damaged during Japanese military rule in the past century regained its looks after Korea’s liberation.
Today, Songdan serves as a holiday resort for working people.
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