World Power Plants

Hydroelectric Power Plants in North Korea

15 plants · 3,805 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1Supung7001956
2The March 17th  Power Plant4821980
3Unbong4001960
4Yunfeng4001995
5Pochon4001980
6River Changjin346.71975
7Huichon3001980
8Kangge Youth2252015
9River Pujon202.3
10T'aep'yongman1901986
11River Changja812015
12The 5th Puryong36
13River Taedong202015
14Naejungri12
15Anju Youth10

Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in North Korea

How many Hydroelectric power plants are in North Korea?

North Korea has 15 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 3,805 MW.

What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea?

Supung is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea, with an installed capacity of 700 MW, commissioned in 1956.

What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea?

The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea is Kangge Youth (2015).

What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea?

The average Hydroelectric power plant in North Korea has a capacity of 254 MW.