Kim Kwang-suk

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Kim Kwang-suk
김광숙
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BornJanuary 1964
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(2018-01-14) (aged 53–54) [1]
Very likely Pyongyang, North Korea [2]
NationalityNorth Korean
Occupation(s)Vocal, vocal instructor
Years active1980s–1990s
Organization Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble [2]
Known forSinging [2]
Notable work"What Is Life?", "The Dear Name Kim Jong Il", "Brother Louie", "My Dear Is A Hero Now", "Where Are You, Dear General?", "Golden Trees, Apple Trees, Planted in the Mountains" [3]
Style Folk
SpouseJon Kwon
AwardsMerited Artist, People's Artist
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
김광숙
Hancha
金光淑
Revised Romanization Gim Gwangsuk
McCune–Reischauer Kim Kwangsuk

Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. [1]

It was said she inspired the creation of the Moranbong band. [2]

Biography

In 1983, Kim visited Japan as part of the Pyongyang Student Youth Arts Troupe (평양학생소년예술단). [4] She became a member of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble in 1986. She was awarded the title of Merited Actress  [ ko ] at the age of 20 in 1988. She was awarded the title of People's Actress  [ ko ] in 1992. [5] Before she died, she worked as a vocal instructor at the Pyongyang Youth Student Palace  [ ko ] (평양학생소년궁전, also known as the Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace). [6] Her husband was Jon Kwon, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. [7]

In January 2018, she died of a heart attack, aged 54. The Head of State, Kim Jong Un personally expressed his condolences at her funeral. [8]

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References

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