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Merited Athlete
Merited Athlete is an honorary title of North Korea given to sports persons. It is awarded to "athletes and workers engaged in the athletic field who make distinguished contributions to the nation's athletics, receiving the love and respect of the people for devoting themselves to national and social projects". A typical achievement is winning a regional competition in Asia. The title was instituted in November 1960. , Merited Athletes are paid a 70-won (32-dollar) monthly pension after they retire at age 60, equivalent to an ordinary office worker's pay. Merited Athletes have also been given luxurious apartments. A Merited Athlete may become a sporting coach if they complete a four-year course at the Korean Athletics University. Sports persons may also be awarded the titles of People's Athlete or . Recipients In 2001, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that 320 or more people have been awarded either the title of Merited Athlete or the related title of People's At ...
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North Korea
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula and shares borders with China and Russia to the north, at the Yalu (Amnok) and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. North Korea's border with South Korea is a disputed border as both countries claim the entirety of the Korean Peninsula. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. North Korea, like its southern counterpart, claims to be the legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. Pyongyang is the capital and largest city. In 1910, Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan. In 1945, after the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two zones along the 38th parallel, with the north occupied by the Soviet Union and the south occupied by the Unit ...
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Kim So-hyang
Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese form of Jin (Chinese surname) Languages * Kim language, a language of Chad * Kim language (Sierra Leone), a language of Sierra Leone * kim, the ISO 639 code of the Tofa language of Russia Media * ''Kim'' (album), a 2009 album by Kim Fransson * "Kim" (song), 2000 song by Eminem * "Kim", a song by Tkay Maidza, 2021 * ''Kim'' (novel), by Rudyard Kipling ** ''Kim'' (1950 film), an American adventure film based on the novel ** ''Kim'' (1984 film), a British film based on the novel * "Kim" (''M*A*S*H''), a 1973 episode of the American television show ''M*A*S*H'' * ''Kim'' (magazine), defunct Turkish women's magazine (1992–1999) Organizations * Kenya Independence Movement, a defunct political party in Kenya * Khalifa Islamiyah Mindana ...
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Kim Un-hak
Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese form of Jin (Chinese surname) Languages * Kim language, a language of Chad * Kim language (Sierra Leone), a language of Sierra Leone * kim, the ISO 639 code of the Tofa language of Russia Media * ''Kim'' (album), a 2009 album by Kim Fransson * "Kim" (song), 2000 song by Eminem * "Kim", a song by Tkay Maidza, 2021 * ''Kim'' (novel), by Rudyard Kipling ** ''Kim'' (1950 film), an American adventure film based on the novel ** ''Kim'' (1984 film), a British film based on the novel * "Kim" (''M*A*S*H''), a 1973 episode of the American television show ''M*A*S*H'' * ''Kim'' (magazine), defunct Turkish women's magazine (1992–1999) Organizations * Kenya Independence Movement, a defunct political party in Kenya * Khalifa Islamiyah Mindana ...
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Pak Sun-nyo
Pak or PAK may refer to: Places * Pakistan (country code PAK) * Pak, Afghanistan * Pak Island, in the Admiralty Islands group of Papua New Guinea * Pak Tea House, a café in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Arts and entertainment * PAK (band), an American band * Perfect All-Kill, a music chart achievement in South Korea * Pak, Nintendo's sensational spelling of the word "pack" as a name for their game media and accessories: ** Controller Pak, the Nintendo 64's memory card ** Expansion Pak, a RAM add-on for Nintendo 64 ** Game Pak, game cartridges designed for early Nintendo systems ** Option Pak, any of a number of special attachments for the Nintendo DS ** Rumble Pak, a haptic feedback device ** Transfer Pak, a data-transfer device ** Tremor Pak, a third-party Rumble Pak People * Pak (Korean surname), or Park * Pak (creator), formerly Murat Pak, digital artist, cryptocurrency investor, and programmer * B. J. Pak (born 1974), Korean-American attorney and politician * Bo Hi Pak (1 ...
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Kigwancha Sports Club
Kigwancha Sports Club or Kigwancha Sports Team (; ), known as Sinuiju Locomotive Sports Club is a North Korean multi-sports club belonging to the Korean State Railway and based in Sinuiju. It was established on 11 January 1956, and has been awarded the Order of Kim Il-sung and the Order of the National Flag (First Class). The club is best known for its men's and women's football teams. Kigwancha's men presently play in the DPR Korea Premier Football League, and won several championships in the late 1990s. The club finished third in 2006 season. They have taken part in continental competition once, finishing second in its group in the group stage of the 2017 AFC Cup. Current squad Known players (including former players) * Li Chan-myung * Pak Chol-ryong * Pak Kwang-ryong Managers * Ku Jong-nam (before 2014) * Han Won-chol (since 2014) Continental history Achievements *DPR Korea League: 9 :: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2016 :: 1995, 2006, 2 ...
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon. The sport combines elements of gymnastics, dance and calisthenics; gymnasts must be strong, flexible, agile, dexterous and coordinated. Rhythmic gymnastics is governed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), which first recognized it as a sport in 1963. It became an Olympic sport in 1984, with an individual all-around event. The group all-around competition was added to the Olympics in 1996. At the international level, rhythmic gymnastics is a women-only sport. The most prestigious competitions, besides the Olympic Games, are the World Championships, World Games, European Championships, European Games, the World Cup Series and the Grand Prix Series. Gymnasts are judged on their artistry, execution of skills, and difficulty of skills, for which they gain points. They perform leaps, balances, and rotations along with handling the apparatus. History Rhythm ...
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Pak Kwang-bok
Pak or PAK may refer to: Places * Pakistan (country code PAK) * Pak, Afghanistan * Pak Island, in the Admiralty Islands group of Papua New Guinea * Pak Tea House, a café in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Arts and entertainment * PAK (band), an American band * Perfect All-Kill, a music chart achievement in South Korea * Pak, Nintendo's sensational spelling of the word "pack" as a name for their game media and accessories: ** Controller Pak, the Nintendo 64's memory card ** Expansion Pak, a RAM add-on for Nintendo 64 ** Game Pak, game cartridges designed for early Nintendo systems ** Option Pak, any of a number of special attachments for the Nintendo DS ** Rumble Pak, a haptic feedback device ** Transfer Pak, a data-transfer device ** Tremor Pak, a third-party Rumble Pak People * Pak (Korean surname), or Park * Pak (creator), formerly Murat Pak, digital artist, cryptocurrency investor, and programmer * B. J. Pak (born 1974), Korean-American attorney and politician * Bo Hi Pak (1 ...
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Pak Chong-jong
Pak or PAK may refer to: Places * Pakistan (country code PAK) * Pak, Afghanistan * Pak Island, in the Admiralty Islands group of Papua New Guinea * Pak Tea House, a café in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Arts and entertainment * PAK (band), an American band * Perfect All-Kill, a music chart achievement in South Korea * Pak, Nintendo's sensational spelling of the word "pack" as a name for their game media and accessories: ** Controller Pak, the Nintendo 64's memory card ** Expansion Pak, a RAM add-on for Nintendo 64 ** Game Pak, game cartridges designed for early Nintendo systems ** Option Pak, any of a number of special attachments for the Nintendo DS ** Rumble Pak, a haptic feedback device ** Transfer Pak, a data-transfer device ** Tremor Pak, a third-party Rumble Pak People * Pak (Korean surname), or Park * Pak (creator), formerly Murat Pak, digital artist, cryptocurrency investor, and programmer * B. J. Pak (born 1974), Korean-American attorney and politician * Bo Hi Pak (1 ...
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North Korea 1966 FIFA World Cup Squad
Below are the squads for the 1966 FIFA World Cup final tournament in England. Spain (3), West Germany (3) and France (2) had players representing foreign clubs. Group 1 England Head coach: Alf Ramsey France Head coach: Henri Guérin Mexico Head coach: Ignacio Tréllez Uruguay Head coach: Ondino Viera Group 2 Argentina Head coach: Juan Carlos Lorenzo Spain Head coach: José Villalonga Switzerland Head coach: Alfredo Foni West Germany Head coach: Helmut Schön Group 3 Brazil Head coach: Vicente Feola Bulgaria Head coach: Rudolf Vytlačil Hungary Head coach: Lajos Baróti Portugal Head coach: Otto Glória Group 4 Chile Head coach: Luis Álamos ...
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Mun Gyong-ae
Mun Gyong-ae (, born 8 April 1969) is a North Korean long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics. She has been compared to Choe Chang-sop, a male marathoner whose 1975 win at the Košice Peace Marathon marked the beginning of marathon running in North Korea in earnest. Mun had brought marathon back to the forefront in the country after a period of decline during the 1980s. Mun was awarded the title of Merited Athlete Merited Athlete is an honorary title of North Korea given to sports persons. It is awarded to "athletes and workers engaged in the athletic field who make distinguished contributions to the nation's athletics, receiving the love and respect of th ... for her feats. References Works cited * External links * 1969 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) North Korean female long-distance runners North Korean female cross country runners North Korean female marathon runners Olympic femal ...
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Bantamweight
Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports. For boxing, the range is above and up to . In kickboxing, a bantamweight fighter generally weighs between . In MMA, bantamweight is . The name for the class is derived from bantam chickens. Brazilian jiu-jitsu has an equivalent Rooster weight. Boxing Bantamweight is a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds (52.2 kg) and up to 118 pounds (53.5 kg). Professional History The first title fight with gloves was between Chappie Moran and Ray Lewis in 1889. At that time, the limit for this weight class was 110 pounds. In 1910, however, the British settled on a limit of 118. Current world champions Current ''The Ring'' world rankings As of , . Keys: : Current '' The Ring'' world champion Longest reigning world bantamweight champions Below is a list of longest reigning bantamweight champions in boxing measured by the individual's longest reign. Career total time as champion (for multiple time cha ...
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