| Han Jong-chol | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country represented |  North Korea |
| Born | September 13, 1982 |
| Residence | Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Coach | Hong Song-chan |
| Former coach | Choi Chung-nam |
| Choreographer | Ri Hye-yong |
| Skating club | Kanezye Skating Club |
| Han Jong-chol | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 한정철 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Han Jeongcheol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han Chŏngch'ŏl |
Han Jong-chol (born September 13, 1982) is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2001 North Korean national bronze medalist.
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