Kim Won-gyun

North Korean composer of the national anthem

Kim Won-gyun (Korean: 김원균; 2 January 1917 – 5 April 2002) 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.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • 김일성 장군의 노래
  • 애국가