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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Kwang-suk
김광숙
BornJanuary 1964
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(2018-01-14) (aged 53–54)
Very likely Pyongyang, North Korea
NationalityNorth Korean
Occupation(s)Vocal, vocal instructor
Years active1980s–1990s
OrganizationPochonbo Electronic Ensemble
Known forSinging
Notable work"What Is Life?", "The Dear Name Kim Jong Il", "Brother Louie", "My Dear Is A Hero Now", "Where Are You, Dear General?", "Golden Trees, Apple Trees, Planted in the Mountains"
StyleFolk
SpouseJon Kwon
AwardsMerited Artist, People's Artist
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl김광숙
Hancha金光淑
Revised RomanizationGim Gwangsuk
McCune–ReischauerKim Kwangsuk

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.

Biography

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.

References

  1. ^ "Legendary N. Korean folk singer dies". The Korea Times. January 21, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  2. ^ 현송월의 맏언니격 ‘보천보악단’ 김광숙 사망… 김정은 애도. Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  3. "Kim Kwang Suk Dies At Age Of 55". Explore DPRK. January 15, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  4. 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Seoul Shinmun.
  5. 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Yonhap News Agency. January 15, 2018.
  6. '생이란 무엇인가' 北 김광숙 사망...김정은 조화보내. tongilnews. January 15, 2018.
  7. 북의 전자음악2 - 'NK-POP'을 탄생시킨 보천보전자악단. minplus. April 23, 2018.
  8. https://web.archive.org/web/20191124034943/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2018/201801/news14/20180114-13ee.html. Archived from the original on November 24, 2019. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)


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