Kim Kwang Sŭk (; January 22, 1964 – January 14, 2018) 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 Kwang Sŭk 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 Merited Artist at the age of 24 in 1988. She was awarded the title of People's Artist in 1992. Before she died, she worked as a vocal instructor at the (, also known as the Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace). Her husband was Jŏn Kwŏn, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.
In January 14, 2018, she died of a heart attack at age 53. The Head of State, Kim Jong Un, personally expressed his condolences at her funeral.
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