Map Location of the Amnok (Yalu) River: North Korea–China Border

Geographic Coordinates

• Countries: North Korea (DPRK) and China
• Coordinates (approx. mouth): 40°29′N, 124°12′E
• Region: Northeast Asia

Course

• Source: Heaven Lake (Chonji) on Mount Paektu (Baekdu) — 2,744 m, volcanic crater lake
• Flows: SW then NW, forming border
• Mouth: Korea Bay (Yellow Sea) near Dandong (CN) / Sinuiju (KP)
• Length: 790 km (491 mi)

Significance

• Historic border (Koguryo, Joseon, Qing, Japanese occupation, Korean War)
• Hydroelectric: Supung Dam (1940s, shared)
• Trade: Dandong–Sinuiju crossing (major land port)
• Ecology: Migratory birds, fish (salmon historically)

Called Amnokgang (Korean), Yalu Jiang (Chinese).