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North Korean singer
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Pyongyang, North Korea
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Pyongyang, North Korea
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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 [ko] at the age of 20 in 1988. She was awarded the title of People's Actress [ko] in 1992. 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). 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.

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