Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the

Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble The Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble is an orchestra from North Korea. It is famous for its performances of revolutionary and folk songs. They have been reported to be one of the country's most popular groups.

. It was said she inspired the creation of the

Moranbong band The Moranbong Band (, lit. "Tree Peony Peak Band"), also known as the Moran Hill Orchestra, is a North Korean girl group. The original members were selected by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Performing interpretive styles of pop, roc ...

Biography

In 1983, Kim visited Japan as part of the Pyongyang Student Youth Arts Troupe (). She became a member of the

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.

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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