Kwangmyong Encyclopedia
# Kwangmyong Encyclopedia

The Kwangmyong Encyclopedia(광명백과사전) is a 20-volume encyclopedia published in North Korea. 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/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
