In historical contexts, Pujŏn is sometimes known as Fusen, according to its Japanese pronunciation.

The Korean People's Revolutionary Army [ko] built a secret camp on Mount Okryon in Pujŏn in the 1930s.

This area was home to revolutionary activities of Kim Jong-suk during the anti-Japanese struggle.

Commemorating her activities the Pujŏn Revolutionary Battle Site has been designated.

[2] Pujŏn county is divided into 1 ŭp (town), 2 rodongjagu (workers' districts) and 14 ri (villages): Pujŏn county is served by the Sinhŭng line of the Korean State Railway.