| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's Volleyball | ||
Representing  North Korea | ||
 | 1972 Munich | Team |
| Kim Myong-suk | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김명숙 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Gim Myeongsuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Myŏngsuk |
Kim Myong-suk (born April 14,1947) is a female North Korean former volleyball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
In 1972 she was part of the North Korean team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. She played four matches.
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