| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Born | 23 June 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Sport | Judo |
| Event(s) | –70 kg |
Medal record | |
Kwon Sun-yong (born 23 June 1995) is a North Korean judoka. [1]
She participated at the 2018 World Judo Championships, winning a medal. [2]
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