Medal record
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| Kim Kwang-song | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김광성 |
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| Revised Romanization | Gim Gwangseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kwangsŏng |
Kim Kwang-song (born 19 February 1992) is a North Korean weighlifter. [2] He competed at the 2013 World Championships in the Men's 77 kg, winning the Silver medal.
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