Kim Kwang-suk

North Korean singer (1964–2018)

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Kim Kwang-suk
김광숙

Born	January 1964
Died	January 14, 2018(2018-01-14) (aged 53–54)^[1] Very likely Pyongyang, North Korea^[2]
Nationality	North Korean
Occupation(s)	Vocal, vocal instructor
Years active	1980s–1990s
Organization	Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble^[2]
Known for	Singing^[2]
Notable work	"What Is Life?", "The Dear Name Kim Jong Il", "My Dear Is A Hero Now", "Where Are You, Dear General?", "Fruit Trees Planted On Hills"^[3]
Style	Folk
Spouse	Jon Kwon
Awards	Merited Artist, People's Artist

Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl	김광숙
Hancha	金光淑
Revised Romanization	Gim Gwangsuk
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Kwangsuk

Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.^[1]

It was said she inspired the creation of the Moranbong band.^[2]

Biography

In 1983, Kim visited Japan as part of the Pyongyang Student Youth Arts Troupe (평양학생소년예술단).^[4] 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.^[5] 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).^[6] Her husband was Jon Kwon, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b "Legendary N. Korean folk singer dies". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d 현송월의 맏언니격 ‘보천보악단’ 김광숙 사망… 김정은 애도. Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2021.
^ "Kim Kwang Suk Dies At Age Of 55". Explore DPRK. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
^ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Seoul Shinmun.
^ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Yonhap News Agency.
^ '생이란 무엇인가' 北 김광숙 사망...김정은 조화보내. tongilnews.
^ 북의 전자음악2 - 'NK-POP'을 탄생시킨 보천보전자악단. minplus.