North Korean Figure Skating Championships
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The DPR Korea Figure Skating Championships is a figure skating competition
held annually to crown the national champions of North Korea
(officially called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea). Figure skaters compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles
, pair skating
, and ice dancing
.
Figure skating competition
-International:* International competitions sanctioned by the International Skating Union. These competitions are held using ISU rules; skaters are entered by their respective national skating federations....
held annually to crown the national champions of North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
(officially called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea). Figure skaters compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles
Single skating
Single skating is a discipline of figure skating, wherein a single person skates alone. Men's singles and ladies' singles are both Olympic disciplines and are both governed by the International Skating Union. The other Olympic figure skating events are pair skating and ice dancing...
, pair skating
Pair skating
Pair skating is a figure skating discipline. International Skating Union regulations describe pair teams as consisting of "one lady and one man." The sport is distinguished from ice dancing and single skating by elements unique to pair skating, including overhead lifts, twist lifts, death spirals,...
, and ice dancing
Ice dancing
Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. It was first competed at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952, but did not become a Winter Olympic Games medal sport until 1976....
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Men
| Men's Medalists | ||||
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| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2001 | Han Jong In | Yun Kwang Chol | Han Jong Chol Han Jong Chol Han Jong Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2001 North Korean national bronze medalist.-External links:... |
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| 2002 | Kim Jung Il | |||
| 2003 | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Han Jong In | Kim Jin Song | |
| 2004 | Han Jong In | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Kim Jin Song | |
| 2005 | Han Jong In | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Yun Kwang Chol | |
| 2006 | Han Jong In | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Yun Kwang Chol | |
| 2007 | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Jang Ju Hyok | Kang Myong Chon | |
| 2008 | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Kim Jin Song | Jang Ju Hyok | |
| 2009 | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Kim Jin Song | Jang Ju Hyok | |
| 2010 | Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol Ri Song Chol is a North Korean figure skater. He is the 2003, 2007, 2008, and 2009 North Korean national champion.-Competitive highlights:-References:... |
Jang Ju Hyok | Kim Jin Song |
Ladies
| Ladies' Medalists | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2001 | Kim Yong Suk | Ri Su Hyang | Kim Un Ha | |
| 2002 | Kim Yong Suk | |||
| 2003 | Kim Yong Suk | Ri Su Hyang | Rim Hye Hyang | |
| 2004 | Kim Yong Suk | Kim Un Ha | Choe Su Jung | |
| 2005 | Kim Yong Suk | Kim Un Ha | Choe Su Jung | |
| 2006 | Kim Yong Suk | Kim Un Ha | Choe Su Jung | |
| 2007 | Kim Yong Suk | Kim Un Ha | Rim Hye Yang | |
| 2008 | Kim Un Ha | Rim Hye Yang | Phyo Yong Myong Phyo Yong Myong Phyo Yong Myong is a North Korean figure skater who has competed internationally as both a singles skater and a pairs skater.... |
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| 2009 | Kim Un Ha | Rim Hye Yang | Phyo Yong Myong Phyo Yong Myong Phyo Yong Myong is a North Korean figure skater who has competed internationally as both a singles skater and a pairs skater.... |
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| 2010 | Kim Un Ha | Rim Hye Yang | Ri Ji Hyang |
Pairs
| Pairs' Medalists | ||||
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| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2001 | An Yong Hui / Rim Tae Jun | Kim Kyong Sun / Kim Su Il | Ri Kyong Im / Choi Chang Won | |
| 2002 | / | / | / | |
| 2003 | Kim Kyong Sun / Kim Su Il | Ri Kyong Im / Choi Chang Won | Sung Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
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| 2004 | Paek Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
Kim Kyong Sun / Kim Su Il | Choe Ryon / Sin Kwang Mun | |
| 2005 | Choe Ryon / Sin Kwang Mun | Jong Hyang Mi / Thae Won Hyok | Kim Pu Yo / Rim Hong Chol | |
| 2006 | Choe Ryon / Sin Kwang Mun | Sung Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
Jong Hyang Mi / Thae Won Hyok | |
| 2007 | Sung Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
Choe Ryon / Sin Kwang Mun | Ri Ji Hyang / Thae Won Hyok | |
| 2008 | Sung Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
Ri Ji Hyang / Thae Won Hyok | Choe Hyon / Sin Kwang Mun | |
| 2009 | Sung Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
Ri Ji Hyang / Thae Won Hyok | Kang Ye bok / O Chang Jin | |
| 2010 | Sung Mi Hyang / Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyok Jong Yong Hyko is a North Korean pair skater. He competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics with partner Phyo Yong Myong, with whom he teamed up in the fall of 2005. They withdrew after the short program. Jong qualified a spot for the Olympics with his previous partner Sung Mi Hyang... |
Ri Ji Hyang / Thae Won Hyok | Kang Kyong Mi / Kim Mun Song |
Ice Dancing
| Ice Dancing Medalists | ||||
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| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 2001 | Ryu Sun Ae / Kim Yong Ho | Rim Hyang Ok / Ri Chang Won | Paek Un Byol / Ri Pyong Nam | |
| 2002 | / | / | / | |
| 2003 | Ryu Sun Ae / Kim Yong Ho | Paek Un Byol / Ri Pyong Nam | Ri Pun Hui / Ri Song Min | |
| 2004 | Paek Un Byol / Ri Pyong Nam | Kim Su Mi / Choe Kwang Jun | Ryu Ran Hui / Pak Kwang Myong | |
| 2005 | Paek Un Byol / Ri Pyong Nam | So Hyang Mi / Kim Chol | no other competitors | |
| 2006 | Kim Un Byol / Ri Pyong Nam | So Hyang Mi / Kim Chol | Ri Pun Hui / Ri Song Min | |
| 2007 | Kim Un Byol / Ri Pyong Nam | Ri Pun Hui / Ri Song Min | Kong Yon Ok / Ryu Jin | |
| 2008 | Ri Pun Hui / Ri Song Min | Kim Un Byol / Ri Phyong Nam | Jong Sol Mi / Kim Chol | |
| 2009 | Paek Un Byol / Ri Song Min | Jong Sol Mi / Choe Min | Jong Hyang Mi / Kim Song Gang | |
| 2010 | Paek Un Byol / Ri Song Min | Jong Sol Mi / Kim Chol | Hong Ye Gyong / Choe Min |