Pyongyang, October 8 (KCNA) -- There is a famous hot spring in Kyongsong County, North Hamgyong Province, DPRK.

The Onpho Hot Spring, discovered about 500 years ago, spouts from underground as deep as 460-500 meters.

The 50-55 degrees centigrade water contains several kinds of minerals efficacious for neuralgia, arthritis and gynecopathy.

Its radon content is larger than any other springs in the country.

A health resort located around it has medical treatment facilities, as well as a rest home, bathhouse, cultural house and other entertainment facilities.

The spring draws a large number of people for its good curative effect.