Athletes from North Korea

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary North Koreans Athletes of all time. This list of famous North Koreans Athletes is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of North Koreans Athletes.

1. #1

   

   Sohn Kee-chung

   1912 - 2002

   HPI 65.1727 langs
2. #2

   

   Choe Chol-su

   b. 1969

   HPI 47.9517 langs
3. #3

   

   Om Yun-chol

   b. 1991

   HPI 44.2724 langs
4. #4

   

   Kim Un-guk

   b. 1988

   HPI 42.7619 langs
5. #5

   

   Rim Jong-sim

   b. 1993

   HPI 39.9817 langs
6. #6

   

   Kim Jong-su

   b. 1977

   HPI 39.9116 langs
7. #7

   

   Ri Song-hui

   b. 1978

   HPI 38.4615 langs

   Ri Song-hui is a North Korean weightlifter born in 1978, known for competing in international weightlifting events, including the Olympics....Read moreShow less

   Ri Song-hui is a North Korean weightlifter born in 1978, known for competing in international weightlifting events, including the Olympics. She has achieved notable success in her sport, representing North Korea on various prestigious platforms.

8. #8

   

   Pak Hyon-suk

   b. 1985

   HPI 38.4316 langs
9. #9

   

   O Jong-ae

   b. 1984

   HPI 36.6514 langs

   O Jong-ae is most famous for winning the gold medal in the women's 75 kg weightlifting category at the 2012 Summer Olympics. A surprising...Read moreShow less

   O Jong-ae is most famous for winning the gold medal in the women's 75 kg weightlifting category at the 2012 Summer Olympics. A surprising fact is that she set a world record in the clean and jerk lift during the competition, despite facing significant training challenges in North Korea. Her lasting legacy includes inspiring future generations of female weightlifters in her country and contributing to North Korea's reputation in international sports.

10. #10

    

    Kim Mi-rae

    b. 2001

    HPI 28.7416 langs