Context: | north |
Hangul: | 박현숙 |
Hanja: | Korean: {{linktext|朴|賢|淑 |
Mr: | Pak Hyŏnsuk |
Rr: | Bak Hyeon-suk |
Pak Hyon-Suk (; pronounced as /ko/ or pronounced as /ko/; born August 4, 1985) is a female weightlifter from North Korea.
She ranked 6th in the Woman's 58 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics, lifting 217.5 kg in total.
At the 2007 World Weightlifting Championships she won the bronze medal in the 63 kg category with a total of 228 kg.[1]
She won the gold medal in the 63 kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics, with 241 kg in total.
Upon receiving her gold medal, she obtained a warm reception back in her home country and from the KCNA.[2]
Pak represents the Amnokgang Sports Team.[3]