Abstract: The characteristics of the Chaeryong River fault zone and its relation to earthquakes as well as its recent activity is described in more detail. The fault is proved to be an active fault zone, which may have a control on extending of the fault zone. The formation and evolution of the fault is discussed as well.

Key words: Northwest-trending active fault, Earthquake Stress field evolution, Korea

摘要： 通过对朝鲜载宁江断裂带的特征、新活动形迹和地震活动特征的研究,确定它是一条活动断裂,并控制了载宁江地震带的展布。最后,讨论了该断裂带的形成与演化。

关键词: 北西向活动断裂, 地震, 应力场演化, 朝鲜