The Kwangmyong Encyclopedia (Korean: 광명백과사전) is a 20-volume encyclopedia published in North Korea.Kwangmyong Encyclopedia Published in DPRK () It includes more than 58,000 entries and 9,000 photos, pictures and maps.
History The prep work for the encyclopedia began in 2004. The encyclopedia has been published since 2006, and was completed in 2013.
Content Contents of Book are as follows: Book 1: History of Korea Book 2: World History Book 3: Politics & Law Book 4: Philosophy Book 5: Economy Book 6: Literature & Arts 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: Biology 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: The Human Body & Health Book 20: Physical Education
See also Great Korean Encyclopedia Lists of encyclopedias
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