| Pyon Kwang-sun | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  North Korea |
| Born | November 18, 1986 Pyongyang, North Korea [1] |
| Height | 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in) |
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics |
| Club | Kigwancha Club |
Medal record | |
| Pyon Kwang-sun | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 변광순 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Byeon Gwang-sun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pyŏn Kwang-sun |
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