It lies in the northeast quarter of the country, extending for about 350 kilometers (220 mi) southwest and northeast parallel to the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea).
[4] The southwestern end of the range, west of its turn northwards to meet the Tumen, is also known as the Pujollyong[4] or Pujonryong Mountains[5] (부전령산맥; 赴戰岭山脈; Bujeollyeong Sanmaek).
Overall, the Hamgyongs are the highest range of mountains on the peninsula.
[6] The tallest mountain in the range is Kwanmo Peak (2,540 m), the second-highest after Paektu (China's "Changbai").
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