Pak Hyon-suk explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PAK Hyon Suk. International Weightlifting Federation.
  2. Web site: KCNA - DPRK Weightlifter Wins Gold Medal . 2008-08-14 . 2010-07-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100720213340/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2008/200808/news08/14.htm#3 . dead .
  3. Web site: Best Players, Coaches for 2010 Selected . 6 January 2011 . 27 August 2015 . 12 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141012032343/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201101/news06/20110106-12ee.html . Korean Central News Agency.