| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  North Korea |
| Born | 2 November 1989 Pyongyang, North Korea |
| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Synchronized swimming |
| Jong Yon-hui | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 정연희 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Yeon-hui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Yŏnhŭi |
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