About Ri Kum-Song
Born 1980. Ri Kum-Song is a North Korean athletics competitor.
Ri Kum-Song (; born 23 May 1980) is a North Korean long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
He competed in the 2008 Olympic marathon. He also finished eighth at the 2006 Asian Games.
His personal best time is 2:14:30 hours, achieved at the 2007 Pyongyang Marathon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ri Kum-Song?
North Korean marathon runner
When was Ri Kum-Song born?
Ri Kum-Song was born on 23 May 1980.
What is Ri Kum-Song's occupation?
Ri Kum-Song is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Ri Kum-Song?
Ri Kum-Song is North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ri Kum-Song. https://biography.guide/ri-kum-song/
MLA: "Ri Kum-Song." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ri-kum-song/.
Chicago: "Ri Kum-Song." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ri-kum-song/.
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