Kim Jung-won

Kim Jung-won (born 20 January 1973) is a North Korean long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics.^[2] Kim is married to fellow marathoner Jong Song-ok since March 2001.^[3] The couple's first child, Hyo-il, was born in 2002. Jong stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il personally suggested the name.^[1]

Kim Jung-won

Personal information
Nationality	North Korean
Born	(1973-01-20) 20 January 1973 (age 52)
Korean name
Hangul	김중원 [1]
RR	Gim Jungwon
MR	Kim Chungwŏn
Sport
Sport	Long-distance running
Event	Marathon
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing  North Korea Asian Games 1998 Bangkok Marathon