Kim Kwang-suk

Kim Kwang Suk 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 . Her husband was Jon Kwon, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.
In January 2018, she died of a heart attack at age 54. The Head of State, Kim Jong Un, personally expressed his condolences at her funeral.