Not only was this smeltery not far from the mine, but it was conveniently located for transportation of vital requirements for smelting such as anthracite from Chongjin, Korean Peninsula and limestone from Kyushu by ship.
この製錬所は鉱山から遠くないばかりか、製錬に必須の無煙炭を朝鮮半島の清津から、石灰岩を九州から船で輸送することが可能な便利な位置にあった。