February 27, 2026Feb 27, 2026
KCNA Voice of Korea (EN)

Pyongyang Kim Won Gyun Conservatory

Date: 29/07/2022 | Source: Voice of Korea (EN) | Read original version at source



The Pyongyang Kim Won Gyun Conservatory is situated on the bank of the picturesque Taedong River in the capital Pyongyang.

The conservatory was established as the National Music School on March 1, Juche 38(1949).

It was reorganized into the Pyongyang University of Music and Dance in February Juche 61(1972) and named after composer Kim Won Gyun who made a great contribution to developing the musical art of the country in May Juche 95(2006).

The conservatory has wonderful educational and living conditions such as the main building, building of specialist courses, 800-seat music hall, small halls, accessory building, dormitory, refectory, gymnasium and cultural and welfare facilities.

It has authoritative teachers and researchers with high artistic qualifications for education, scientific research and art creation.

It also has the Korean National Music Institute and an orchestra, which make an active contribution to the musical education and development.

In the past, the conservatory pioneered new subjects and wrote and created a lot of books, textbooks, reference books, music for teaching and musical pieces.

It has put the musical education on a highly modern and IT basis.

The conservatory was awarded the Order of Kim Il Sung and the Order of the National Flag 1st Class and produced lots of recipients of orders and honorary titles, holders of academic degrees and titles and international contest winners.

Many of its graduates grew to be talented creators and artistes, making an active contribution to the development of national music and the cultural life of the people at the State Merited Chorus and other national art organizations and art educational institutions.

More From Voice of Korea (EN)

With Powerful Defence Capability

With Powerful Defence Capability

The core of the defence policy of the Workers' Party of Korea is to defend our country and people by our own efforts, and contain

February 27, 2026

The core of the defence policy of the Workers' Party of Korea is to defend our country and people by our own efforts, and contain

Grand performance given in celebration of Ninth Congress of WPK

Grand performance given in celebration of Ninth Congress of WPK

A grand performance was given in celebration of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium

February 27, 2026

A grand performance was given in celebration of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium

Successes made in cement production

Successes made in cement production

Innovations are made in cement production. The Sangwon Cement Complex carries out its daily assignments by dint of scientific and

February 27, 2026

Innovations are made in cement production. The Sangwon Cement Complex carries out its daily assignments by dint of scientific and

Receptions given in honor of Ninth Congress of WPK

Receptions given in honor of Ninth Congress of WPK

Receptions were given in honor of the Ninth Congress of the WPK at the Mokran House, People's Palace of Culture, Orkryu and

February 27, 2026

Receptions were given in honor of the Ninth Congress of the WPK at the Mokran House, People's Palace of Culture, Orkryu and

Greetings to Kuwaiti Prime Minister

Greetings to Kuwaiti Prime Minister

Pak Thae Song, Premier of the Cabinet of the DPRK, sent a message of greetings to Ahmad Abudullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime

February 27, 2026

Pak Thae Song, Premier of the Cabinet of the DPRK, sent a message of greetings to Ahmad Abudullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime

Efforts concentrated on offshore farming

Efforts concentrated on offshore farming

Fishery units across the country are making successes by putting efforts into offshore farming. The Kumipho Fishery Station in the

February 27, 2026

Fishery units across the country are making successes by putting efforts into offshore farming. The Kumipho Fishery Station in the

Innovation made in concentrated iron ore production

Innovation made in concentrated iron ore production

The Musan Mining Complex is making innovations in concentrated iron ore production. Advanced mining method and effective blasting

February 27, 2026

The Musan Mining Complex is making innovations in concentrated iron ore production. Advanced mining method and effective blasting

Seminars on exploits of Chairman Kim Jong Il held abroad

Seminars on exploits of Chairman Kim Jong Il held abroad

Seminars on the exploits of the great leader Kim Jong Il were held in Nepal, Britain, Italy and Mexico on the occasion of his 84th

February 27, 2026

Seminars on the exploits of the great leader Kim Jong Il were held in Nepal, Britain, Italy and Mexico on the occasion of his 84th

Closing address at Ninth Congress of WPK

Closing address at Ninth Congress of WPK

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a closing address at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. Noting that the

February 26, 2026

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a closing address at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. Noting that the

More Articles