North Korean diver Kim Kuk Hyang, 16, won the gold medal at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia on Thursday, the North's first gold in this competition.
The medal is the second for Kim, who won the bronze on Monday with her teammate Song Nam Hyang. The two athletes won the silver metal at the Asian Game last year in Inchon.
North Korean diver Kim Kuk Hyang, 16, won the gold medal at the FINA World Aquatics Championships in Kazan, Russia on Thursday, the North's first gold in this competition.
The medal is the second for Kim, who won the bronze on Monday with her teammate Song Nam Hyang. The two athletes won the silver metal at the Asian Game last year in Inchon.
Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks
-
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations,
analysis
-
Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
-
The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in
the loop
-
Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
-
Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting,
investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe
now
All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
