Kwangmyong Encyclopedia Explained

The Kwangmyong Encyclopedia(광명백과사전) is a 20-volume encyclopedia published in North Korea.[1] It includes more than 58,000 entries and 9,000 photos, pictures and maps.[2]

History

The prep work for the encyclopedia began in 2004.[3] The encyclopedia has been published since 2006, and was completed in 2013.[4] [2]

Content

Contents of Book are as follows:[4]

Book 1. History of Korea

Book 2. World History

Book 3. Politics/Law

Book 4.Philosophy

Book 5.Economy

Book 6.Literature/Art

Book 7.Education/Language/Publishing/Broadcasting

Book 8.Korean geography

Book 9.World geography

Book 10.Mathematics

Book 11.Physics

Book 12.Chemistry

Book 13.Life sciences

Book 14.Astronomy,Environment

Book 15.Information,aviation,Nanotechnology

Book 16.Mining/Metal/machinery/electronics

Book 17.chemical engineering/light industries/construction/transport/Postal services

Book 18.Agriculture/forestry/fishery

Book 19.Human body/Health

Book 20.Physical education

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2013/201303/news26/20130326-22ee.html Kwangmyong Encyclopedia Published in DPRK
  2. Web site: 北, 1만 6천쪽 분량 새 백과사전 발간. sbsnews. 2013-03-26.
  3. Web site: 北, 20권분량 ‘광명백과사전’ 발행. 2006-11-26. Daily NK.
  4. Web site: 北 '광명백과사전' 9ㆍ10권 발간. 2009-02-22. nkchosun.