| Titles and awards
|
Name
|
Korean Name
|
Instrument
|
Famous Works
|
Orchestra
|
Notes
|
Ref
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| Merited Artist
|
Kim Il Jin
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Cello, conductor
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Mansudae Art Troupe, Isang Yun Orchestra
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Married to film actress Kim Yong Suk.
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Kim Yong Jae
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김용재
|
Vocals, piano
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Unhasu Orchestra
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Kim Jong Nyo
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김정녀
|
Vocals
|
Ours is a Family of Soldiers, Arirang of Prosperity
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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
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| Merited Actress
|
Jo Kum Hwa
|
조금화
|
Vocals
|
Wild Geese Flying in the Sky, Campfire, I Can't Tell
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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
Only alto in the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.
|
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| People's Actress
|
Jon Hye Yong
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전혜영
|
Vocals
|
Whistle, Cuckoo
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
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Yun Hye Yong
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윤혜영
|
Vocals
|
This is an Attack, Stars Whispering One, Two, Three
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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
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| Merited Actress
|
Ryu Jin A
|
류진아
|
Vocals
|
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Moranbong Band
|
Lead singer of the Moranbong Band after succeeding to Kim Kyong Hui.
|
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| People's Artist
|
Mun Kyong Jin
|
문경진
|
Violin
|
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Unhasu Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe
|
Foreign-educated concertmaster of the Unhasu Orchestra.
|
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| Merited Actress
|
Ri Kyong Suk
|
리경숙
|
Vocals
|
Glad to Meet You, My Country is the Best, Don't Ask My Name
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
Married to bassist Kim Yong Il.
|
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| Merited Actress
|
Ri Ok Hwa
|
리옥화
|
Vocals
|
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Moranbong Band, Moranbong Chorus
|
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| Merited Actress
|
Ri Pun Hui
|
리분희
|
Vocals
|
Don't Advance Night of Pyongyang, The Voice Calling Me
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
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|
Ri Sol Ju
|
리설주
|
Vocals
|
Burn High, Campfire!
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Moranbong Chorus, Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
Current first lady of North Korea.
|
|
| Merited Actress
|
Hyon Song Wol
|
현송월
|
Vocals
|
A Girl in the Saddle of a Steed, Without a Break!
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band, Unhasu Orchestra, Samjiyon Orchestra, Moranbong Band
|
One of North Korea's most powerful women, close to leader Kim Jong Un. Director of the Moranbong Band.
|
|
| Merited Actress
|
Ra Yu Mi
|
라유미
|
Vocals
|
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Moranbong Band
|
|
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| People's Actress
|
Kim Kwang Suk
|
김광숙
|
Vocals
|
The Dear Name, Mother's Song, Where are You, Dear General?
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
Died in 2018 due to a Heart Attack.
Married to Jon Kwon.
|
|
| People's Actor
|
Kim Won Il
|
김원일
|
Synthesizers
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
Removed from footage in 2009, probably purged.
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Kim Hae Song
|
김해성
|
Synthesizers
|
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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Kim Mun Hyok
|
김문혁
|
Synthesizers
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
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|
Kwon Kyong Hak
|
권경학
|
Synthesizers
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
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|
Kim Song Ryop
|
김성렵
|
Synthesizers
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
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| People's Artist
|
Jon Kwon
|
전권
|
Piano
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
Also arranged foreign music for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.
|
|
|
|
Jang Jong Won
|
장정원
|
Piano
|
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Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Mun
|
리문
|
Electronic Organ
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Kang Chol Ho
|
강철호
|
Electronic Organ
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Kang Kum Chol
|
강금철
|
Electronic Organ
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
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|
Pak Ui Hyon
|
박의현
|
Electric Guitar
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Song Kwang
|
송광
|
Electric Guitar
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Choe Yong Chol
|
최영철
|
Electric Guitar
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Yong Il
|
김영일
|
Bass Guitar
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
Married to vocalist Ri Kyong Suk.
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Choe Mun Chol
|
최문철
|
Drums
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Kim Jin
|
김진
|
Percussions, vocals
|
My Love, My Happiness
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble
|
Served often as the only male vocalist in the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, besides Kim Hae Song. Possibly deceased or retired.
|
|
| Merited Artist
|
Kim Yon Su
|
김연수
|
Conductor
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Korean People's Army Song and Dance Ensemble
|
|
|
| Labour Hero, People's Artist
|
Ri Jong O
|
리종오
|
Conductor, concert flute
|
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Mansudae Art Troupe
|
Main conductor and leader of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. Died in 2016.
|
|
| People's Actress
|
Choe Sam Suk
|
최삼숙
|
Vocals
|
I Shall be a Flower Harbinger of Spring, I Know it Now
|
Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe
|
Major film song vocalist, with hundreds of titles featuring her voice.
|
|
| People's Actor
|
Kim Sung Yon
|
김승연
|
Vocals
|
Song of Comradeship
|
Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe
|
Major film song vocalist
|
|
|
|
Ri In Suk
|
리인숙
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Mo Yong Il
|
모영일
|
Vocals
|
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|
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|
Kim Hyok
|
김혁
|
Guitar
|
|
|
Not to be confused with composer Kim Hyok.
|
|
| Merited Actress
|
Pak Bok Hui
|
박복희
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Jang Yun Hui
|
장윤희
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Hwa Suk
|
김화숙
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Ko Kyong Ran
|
고경란
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Pak Chol Jun
|
박철준
|
Trumpet
|
I Look at You and Think
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Jang Mu Kil
|
장무길
|
Brass
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Ryom Tong Son
|
렴덩성
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Pak In Tae
|
박인대
|
Trumpet
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
| People's Actress
|
Ryom Chong
|
렴청
|
Vocals
|
Thunder on Jong Il Peak, Let's Love Our Motherland
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
Lead singer of the Wangjaesan Light Music Band.
|
|
|
|
Kim Son Hui
|
김선희
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Choe Kwang Ho
|
최광호
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Ko Hwa Son
|
고화선
|
Guitar
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Jon Il
|
전일
|
Violin
|
Thoughts on the Love, Thank You
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
Performed many electric violin solos.
|
|
|
|
O Jong Yun
|
오정윤
|
Vocals
|
White Frost Flower, Maple Leaves Turn Red
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Hwang Suk Kyong
|
황숙경
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Myong Ok
|
김명옥
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Pak Man Chol
|
박만철
|
Saxophone
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Paek Jong Suk
|
백정숙
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Ok Hui
|
리옥희
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An Hwa Bok
|
안화복
|
Vocals
|
|
Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Kyong Hwa
|
리경화
|
Vocals
|
|
Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra
|
|
|
| Merited Actress
|
Jang Un Ae
|
장은애
|
Vocals
|
Flower in My Heart
|
Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Jo Hye Kyong
|
조혜경
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Kyong Hun
|
리경훈
|
Vocals
|
My Love, My Happiness
|
Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra
|
Often performed duets with Jang Un Ae and Choe Sam Suk.
|
|
|
|
Jang Ran Hui
|
장란희
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Ri Ku
|
김리구
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Yun Ik Hyon
|
윤익현
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Choe Hi Thae
|
최히태
|
Saxophone
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Un Suk
|
김은숙
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U Sun Hui
|
우순희
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Song Sim
|
김성심
|
Vocals
|
Prosperous Arirang
|
Moranbong Chorus, Chongbong Band, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Han Sol Hyang
|
한설향
|
Vocals
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band, Moranbong Chorus
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Chun Il
|
리 춘 일
|
Vocals
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Rim Chang Sil
|
림창실
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Kim Ki Yong
|
김기영
|
Vocals
|
Song of Comradeship
|
Unhasu Orchestra, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
|
Father of Kim Kyong Ho
|
|
|
|
Kim Kyong Ho
|
김경호
|
Vocals
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
Son of Kim Ki Yong
|
|
|
|
Ri Sang Su
|
리상수
|
Vocals
|
My Song in the Trench
|
State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
|
|
|
| People's Actress
|
Kim Ok Ju
|
김옥주
|
Vocals
|
The Dear Name
|
Moranbong Chorus, Moranbong Band, Chongbong Band, Samjiyon Band
|
Was personally awarded the title of People's Actress by Kim Jong Un.
|
|
|
|
Kim Kang Bong
|
김강봉
|
Vocals
|
|
|
|
|
| Merited Artist
|
Han Ki Chan
|
한기찬
|
Conductor
|
|
Band of the Mass Gymnastics Production Company
|
One of the conductors responsible for the music performed at the early Arirang Festivals.
|
[1]
|
|
|
Jo Ho Hyok
|
조호혁
|
Pianist
|
|
Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Ryu Chum Hya
|
류춤햐
|
Vocals
|
Where are You, Dear General?
|
Phibada Opera Troupe
|
Famously sang the solo Where are You, Dear General? in the opera A True Daughter of the Party.
|
|
|
|
Kim Yong Ran
|
김영란
|
Electric Guitar
|
My Warm Love Will Protect You, Are We Living Like in Those Days?
|
Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Su Myong
|
김수명
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band
|
Deputy concertmaster of the Unhasu Orchestra.
|
|
|
|
Jong Son Yong
|
정선영
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Paek Hyon Hui
|
백현희
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Pae Un Ju
|
배은주
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Song Hui
|
김송희
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Choe Song Il
|
최성일
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Mun Sol
|
김문설
|
Violin
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Choe Jin Ok
|
최진옥
|
Cello
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Kum Hyok
|
리금혁
|
Cello
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Yon Jin A
|
연진아
|
Cello
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ryang Chol Jun
|
량철준
|
Cello
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kang Se Hyok
|
강세혁
|
Cello
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Kim Won Gyun Conservatory
|
Professor at the Kim Won Gyun Conservatory.
|
|
|
|
Nam Un Ha
|
남운하
|
Sohegum
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Jo Ok Ju
|
조옥주
|
Kayagum, Harp
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ho Kwang Jin
|
허광진
|
Piano
|
Korea is One
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Yong Mi
|
김영미
|
Piano
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Jong Mi
|
김정미
|
Piano
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band
|
|
|
|
|
Song Un Sim
|
송은심
|
Guitar
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Jong Hui
|
리정희
|
Concert flute
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Jin Guk Song
|
진국송
|
Wood flute, concert flute
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Jin Yong Su
|
전영수
|
Clarinet
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Chol Hun
|
리철훈
|
Saxophone
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Song Yong Guk
|
송용국
|
Saxophone
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Hyong Il
|
김형일
|
Saxophone
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Hwang Sung Chol
|
황승철
|
Saxophone, clarinet
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Ung
|
리웅
|
Saxophone
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Song Guk
|
김성국
|
Saxophone
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Song Hwa
|
리성화
|
Saxophone
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Im Hyang Ran
|
임향란
|
Saxophone
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Song Kyong
|
리성경
|
Saxophone
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Un Song
|
김운성
|
Trumpet
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Song Il
|
김성일
|
Trumpet
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Chol Jun
|
김철준
|
Trumpet
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Un Chol
|
김은철
|
Senap
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Won Yun Jol
|
원윤절
|
Accordion
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Hyang Sun
|
김향순
|
Accordion
|
|
Unhasu Orchestra, Moranbong Band, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
|
|
|
| Merited Actress
|
Kim Yu Kyong
|
김유경
|
Vocals
|
Let's Love Our Lives with Burning Passion
|
Moranbong Band, State Merited Chorus
|
Performed in China with a delegation of North Korean artists.
|
|
|
|
Pak Kyong Ae
|
박경애
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Yong Ae
|
리영애
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Kum Hui
|
리금희
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Maeng Hyang Song
|
맹향성
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Pak Su Ryong
|
박수령
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Ma Sun Hui
|
마순희
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Cha Sun Mi
|
차순미
|
Vocals
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Ri Un Hui
|
리은희
|
Drums
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Pak Yun Hui
|
박윤희
|
Bass guitar
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Kim Yong Su
|
김영수
|
Guitar
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Jo Sung Kwon
|
조승권
|
Synthesizers
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
|
|
Pae Kum Chol
|
배금철
|
Synthesizers
|
|
Tongil Ensemble
|
|
|
| Merited Actor
|
Ri Song Chol
|
리성철
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Vocals
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Where are You, Dear General?
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State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
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Important tenor singer in the early to late 2000's.
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Kim Myong Ho
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김명호
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Vocals
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Our 7.27
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State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
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| People's Actor
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Sok Ji Min
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석지민
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Vocals
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Soldier's Footsteps
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State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
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Ho Kwang Il
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허광일
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Vocals
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The Day When the General Came to Our Outpost
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State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
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| Merited Actor
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Hong Kyong Hun
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홍경훈
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Vocals
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My Motherland I Stand Guard
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State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
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| Merited Actress
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Song Jong Sil
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송정실
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Vocals
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Prosperous Arirang
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State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
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| Merited Actress
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O Phil Oae
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오필배
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Violin
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kang Sin Hyok
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강신혁
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Violin
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Ri Hye Kyong
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리혜경
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Cello
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Choe Ryong Ju
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최룡주
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Flute
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Ri Na Mi
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리나미
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Pak Chun Yong
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박춘영
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kim Sae Ran
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김새란
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Violin
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kim Kum I
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김금이
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Cello
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Ko Sin Yong
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고신영
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Violin
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kim Chang Yong
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김창용
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Violin
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Ri Song Hui
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리성희
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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Son Jong Ae
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손정애
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| 2.16 Art Prize Winner
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Ri Myong Hui
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로명희
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Clarinet
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| 2.16 Art Prize Winner
Merited Actress
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O Yong Ran
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오영란
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Cello
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kim Yong Hui
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김영희
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Violin
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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O Yong Suk
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오영숙
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Jang Jae Ok
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장재옥
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Percussions
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actor
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Pak Kye Su
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박계수
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Vocals
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| People's Actor
Order of Korean Labour
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Ju Chang Hyok
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주창혁
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Vocals
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actor
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Pak Yong Sae
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박영새
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Vocals
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| People's Actor
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Ro Yong Kwon
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로용권
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Vocals
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Mansudae Art Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Paek Jong Sung
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백정숭
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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Choe Ok Suk
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최옥숙
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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Kim Mi Suk
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김미숙
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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Kim Won Ok
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김원옥
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kim Bong Hui
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김봉희
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Choe Kum Hui
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최금희
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Ri Chun Hwa
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리춘화
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Paek Dok Hwa
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백덕화
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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Ri Yong Hui
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리영희
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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Ho Yon Ae
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허영애
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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| Merited Actress
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Kim Hak Sun
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김학순
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Vocals
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Phibada Opera Troupe
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