Kim Won-gyun

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Won-gyun
Born(1917-01-02)2 January 1917
Wonsan, Kōgen Province (Gangwon Province), Korea, Empire of Japan
Died5 April 2002(2002-04-05) (aged 85)
OccupationsComposer, politician
Era20th century
Kim Won-gyun
Hangul
김원균
Hanja
金元均
RRGim Wongyun
MRKim Wŏn'gyun

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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