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Kim Kwang-suk
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 (). She became a member of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble in 1986. She was awarded the title of at the age of 20 in 1988. She was awarded the title of in 1992. Before she died, she worked as a vocal instructor at the (, also known as the Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace). Her husband was Jon Kwon, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. References North Korean women singers North Korean actresses Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble 1964 births Date of birth missing Place of birth missing 2018 deaths Korean-language singers {{Korea-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyongyang
Pyongyang (, , ) is the capital and largest city of North Korea, where it is known as the "Capital of the Revolution". Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is a directly administered city () with equal status to North Korean provinces. Pyongyang is one of the oldest cities in Korea. It was the capital of two ancient Korean kingdoms, Gojoseon and Goguryeo, and served as the secondary capital of Goryeo. Much of the city was destroyed during the First Sino-Japanese War, but it was revived Korea under Japanese rule, under Japanese rule and became an industrial center. Following the establishment of North Korea in 1948, Pyongyang became its ''de facto'' capital. The city was again devastated during the Korean War, but was quickly rebuilt after the war with Soviet Union, Soviet assistance. Pyongyang is the political, industrial and transport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
