Kim Kwang-suk
North Korean singer
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| Intro | North Korean singer | |
| Places | North Korea | |
| was | Singer | |
| Work field | Music | |
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| Birth | 1964, Pyongyang, North Korea | |
| Death | 14 January 2018Pyongyang, North Korea (aged 54 years) |
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Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.
It was said she inspired the creation of the Moranbong band.
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In 1983, Kim visited Japan as part of the Pyongyang Student Youth Arts Troupe (평양학생소년예술단). She became a member of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble in 1986. She was awarded the title of Merited Actress at the age of 20 in 1988. She was awarded the title of People's Actress in 1992. Before she died, she worked as a vocal instructor at the Pyongyang Youth Student Palace (평양학생소년궁전, also known as the Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace). Her husband was Jon Kwon, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.
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.