Steelworks compound
The steel complex covers a substantial area of the town, its rectangular halls and rail spurs forming the most prominent and geometric element on the map.
Minimalist map poster · North Korea
Kangsŏn Map Poster & Print
38.9364° N / 125.5811° E
An industrial town on the plain between Pyongyang and Nampho, organised around a large steelworks and straight arterial roads
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Kangsŏn in every style
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Every street in Kangsŏn, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Kangsŏn at home
The map
About this Kangsŏn map poster
Kangsŏn lies in South Pyongan province in North Korea, on the low ground between the capital Pyongyang and the port of Nampho. The landscape is largely flat, with the Taedong River basin nearby. On a map the town is shaped less by nature than by industry: large rectangular works compounds, rail sidings and wide, straight roads that link it to the neighbouring cities.
The town is best known for its steel complex, now known as the Chollima Steel Complex. It is closely associated with the Chollima movement of the late 1950s, a campaign for rapid industrial production named after a mythical winged horse. Much of what is known about Kangsŏn beyond this comes from maps and aerial imagery.
A Kangsŏn map poster reads as a study in planned, industrial form. Housing blocks are laid out in orderly rows, the steelworks occupies a large share of the area, and rail lines run in long curves toward the factories. For anyone interested in urban planning or the geography of the Korean peninsula, it is a distinctive and unusual subject.
- Population
- 102,000
- Coordinates
- 38.9364° N / 125.5811° E
- Elevation
- 22 m
- Time zone
- Pyongyang
- Region
- Kangsŏn, North Korea
Planned housing
Residential areas are arranged in regular blocks and rows, reflecting the planned approach to urban development typical of the country's industrial towns.
Pyongyang–Nampho corridor
Kangsŏn sits along the corridor between the capital and the port, and the main roads and railway crossing the plain give the map strong directional lines.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kangsŏn
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kangsŏn
A map that means something
Kangsŏn appeals to people drawn to industrial landscapes, planned cities and places that are rarely seen. As a map, it becomes a graphic, almost architectural print, interesting precisely because its form tells so much about how it was built.
Customise the title, subtitle and coordinates line to suit your wall or collection. Choose one of five styles, from Classic black & white and Noir to Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Get the $9 HD download in six sizes, or order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Kangsŏn posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Kangsŏn map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kangsŏn poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Kangsŏn poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Kangsŏn poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Kangsŏn poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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