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Kim Won-gyun

North Korean composer of the national anthem (1917-2002) · North Korea · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85

Kim Won-gyun was a North Korean composer and politician. He is considered one of the most prominent, if not the most celebrated, composer of North Korea. He composed "Aegukka" - the national anthem of the country - and "Song of General Kim Il Sung", in addition to revolutionary operas.

Kim Won-gyun is read about 25 times a day, in 12 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 15 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 117 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Hero of Labor1986
Order of Kim Il Sung
Kim Il-sung Prize

About this person

Country
North Korea
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2002 · aged 85