1924

KTJNSAN
Kunsan, one of the ports opened to foreign trade on the 1st May, 1899, is
situated at the mouth of the Yong Dang River, which runs for many miles, forming
the boundary line between the two provinces of Cholla-do and Chung-Chong-do, on
the West Coast of Corea, and lies about halfway between Chemulpo and Mokpo. The
two provinces referred to are so noted for their abundant supply of agricultural
produce that they are called the magazines of the peninsula. The principal articles of
export are rice, wheat, beans, different kinds of medicines, ox-hides, grasscloth, paper,
bamboo articles, fans (both open and folding), screens and mats, beche de mer, dried
awabi, with various kinds of fish and seaweed. Among import goods, shirtings, lawns,
cotton yarn, matches, kerosene oil. etc., had already found their way to the port prior
to its opening for distribution to different markets. Rice is largely exported from
Kunsan, and Japanese farmers have been attracted in considerable numbers to this-
neighbourhood.
SONG-JIN
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This port (Joshin) is situated on the north-eastern coast of Chosen (Corea), in the
province of North Ham-kyong, about 250 nautical miles from Wonsan and 125 nautical
miles from Vladivostock. It was opened to foreign trade on the 1st May, 1899. The
harbour is ice-ffee. The anchorage is not spacious, though very easy of access,
and vessels drawing 10 feet or so can lie within a quarter of a mile from the
shore. Improved jetty accommodation has encouraged the visits of vessels to the
port. It is becoming an important place of call for all steamers engaged in the coastal
trade, and a regular service has been opened between the port and Tsuruga. There
is a railway connecting with Hoilyong, a town on the northern frontier, and a small line
to the capital of the province. The exports chiefly consist of beans, cowhides, hemp
cloth and beche de mer, whilst cotton goods, kerosene oil, ironware and matches form
the principal items of imports.
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