# List of North Korean musicians

This is a list of musical artists that are of North Korean nationality.

## North Korean musicians

| Titles and awards | Name | Korean Name | Instrument | Famous Works | Orchestra | Notes |
| Merited Artist | Kim Il Jin | | Cello, conductor | | Mansudae Art Troupe, Isang Yun Orchestra | Married to film actress Kim Yong Suk. |
| | Kim Yong Jae | 김용재 | Vocals, piano | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Jong Nyo | 김정녀 | Vocals | Ours is a Family of Soldiers, Arirang of Prosperity | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| Merited Actress | Jo Kum Hwa | 조금화 | Vocals | Wild Geese Flying in the Sky, Campfire, I Can't Tell | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Only alto in the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. |
| People's Actress | Jon Hye Yong | 전혜영 | Vocals | Whistle, Cuckoo | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Yun Hye Yong | 윤혜영 | Vocals | This is an Attack, Stars Whispering One, Two, Three | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| Merited Actress | Ryu Jin A | 류진아 | Vocals | | Moranbong Band | Lead singer of the Moranbong Band after succeeding to Kim Kyong Hui. |
| People's Artist | Mun Kyong Jin | 문경진 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe | Foreign-educated concertmaster of the Unhasu Orchestra. |
| Merited Actress | Ri Kyong Suk | 리경숙 | Vocals | Glad to Meet You, My Country is the Best, Don't Ask My Name | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Married to bassist Kim Yong Il. |
| Merited Actress | Ri Ok Hwa | 리옥화 | Vocals | | Moranbong Band, Moranbong Chorus | |
| Merited Actress | Ri Pun Hui | 리분희 | Vocals | Don't Advance Night of Pyongyang, The Voice Calling Me | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Ri Sol Ju | 리설주 | Vocals | Burn High, Campfire! | Unhasu Orchestra, Moranbong Chorus, Wangjaesan Light Music Band | Current first lady of North Korea. |
| Merited Actress | Hyon Song Wol | 현송월 | Vocals | A Girl in the Saddle of a Steed, Without a Break! | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band, Unhasu Orchestra, Samjiyon Orchestra, Moranbong Band | One of North Korea's most powerful women, close to leader Kim Jong Un. Director of the Moranbong Band. |
| Merited Actress | Ra Yu Mi | 라유미 | Vocals | | Moranbong Band | |
| People's Actress | Kim Kwang Suk | 김광숙 | Vocals | The Dear Name, Mother's Song, Where are You, Dear General? | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Died in 2018 due to a Heart Attack. Married to Jon Kwon. |
| People's Actor | Kim Won Il | 김원일 | Synthesizers | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Removed from footage in 2009, probably purged. |
| Merited Actor | Kim Hae Song | 김해성 | Synthesizers | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| Merited Actor | Kim Mun Hyok | 김문혁 | Synthesizers | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Kwon Kyong Hak | 권경학 | Synthesizers | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Kim Song Ryop | 김성렵 | Synthesizers | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| People's Artist | Jon Kwon | 전권 | Piano | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band | Also arranged foreign music for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. |
| | Jang Jong Won | 장정원 | Piano | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Ri Mun | 리문 | Electronic Organ | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| Merited Actor | Kang Chol Ho | 강철호 | Electronic Organ | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Kang Kum Chol | 강금철 | Electronic Organ | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Pak Ui Hyon | 박의현 | Electric Guitar | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| Merited Actor | Song Kwang | 송광 | Electric Guitar | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| Merited Actor | Choe Yong Chol | 최영철 | Electric Guitar | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| | Kim Yong Il | 김영일 | Bass Guitar | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Married to vocalist Ri Kyong Suk. |
| Merited Actor | Choe Mun Chol | 최문철 | Drums | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| Merited Actor | Kim Jin | 김진 | Percussions, vocals | My Love, My Happiness | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Served often as the only male vocalist in the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, besides Kim Hae Song. Possibly deceased or retired. |
| Merited Artist | Kim Yon Su | 김연수 | Conductor | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Korean People's Army Song and Dance Ensemble | |
| Labour Hero, People's Artist | Ri Jong O | 리종오 | Conductor, concert flute | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Mansudae Art Troupe | Main conductor and leader of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. Died in 2016. |
| People's Actress | Choe Sam Suk | 최삼숙 | Vocals | I Shall be a Flower Harbinger of Spring, I Know it Now | Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe | Major film song vocalist, with hundreds of titles featuring her voice. |
| People's Actor | Kim Sung Yon | 김승연 | Vocals | Song of Comradeship | Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra, Mansudae Art Troupe | Major film song vocalist |
| | Ri In Suk | 리인숙 | Vocals | | | |
| | Mo Yong Il | 모영일 | Vocals | | | |
| | Kim Hyok | 김혁 | Guitar | | | Not to be confused with composer Kim Hyok. |
| Merited Actress | Pak Bok Hui | 박복희 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Jang Yun Hui | 장윤희 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Kim Hwa Suk | 김화숙 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Ko Kyong Ran | 고경란 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| Merited Actor | Pak Chol Jun | 박철준 | Trumpet | I Look at You and Think | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Jang Mu Kil | 장무길 | Brass | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Ryom Tong Son | 렴덩성 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Pak In Tae | 박인대 | Trumpet | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| People's Actress | Ryom Chong | 렴청 | Vocals | Thunder on Jong Il Peak, Let's Love Our Motherland | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | Lead singer of the Wangjaesan Light Music Band. |
| | Kim Son Hui | 김선희 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Choe Kwang Ho | 최광호 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Ko Hwa Son | 고화선 | Guitar | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Jon Il | 전일 | Violin | Thoughts on the Love, Thank You | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | Performed many electric violin solos. |
| | O Jong Yun | 오정윤 | Vocals | White Frost Flower, Maple Leaves Turn Red | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Hwang Suk Kyong | 황숙경 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Kim Myong Ok | 김명옥 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Pak Man Chol | 박만철 | Saxophone | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Paek Jong Suk | 백정숙 | Vocals | | | |
| | Ri Ok Hui | 리옥희 | Vocals | | | |
| | An Hwa Bok | 안화복 | Vocals | | Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra | |
| | Ri Kyong Hwa | 리경화 | Vocals | | Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra | |
| Merited Actress | Jang Un Ae | 장은애 | Vocals | Flower in My Heart | Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra | |
| | Jo Hye Kyong | 조혜경 | Vocals | | | |
| | Ri Kyong Hun | 리경훈 | Vocals | My Love, My Happiness | Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra | Often performed duets with Jang Un Ae and Choe Sam Suk. |
| | Jang Ran Hui | 장란희 | Vocals | | | |
| | Kim Ri Ku | 김리구 | Vocals | | | |
| | Yun Ik Hyon | 윤익현 | Vocals | | | |
| | Choe Hi Thae | 최히태 | Saxophone | | | |
| | Kim Un Suk | 김은숙 | Vocals | | | |
| | U Sun Hui | 우순희 | Vocals | | | |
| | Kim Song Sim | 김성심 | Vocals | Prosperous Arirang | Moranbong Chorus, Chongbong Band, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| | Han Sol Hyang | 한설향 | Vocals | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band, Moranbong Chorus | |
| | Ri Chun Il | 리 춘 일 | Vocals | | Unhasu Orchestra, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| | Rim Chang Sil | 림창실 | Vocals | | | |
| Merited Actor | Kim Ki Yong | 김기영 | Vocals | Song of Comradeship | Unhasu Orchestra, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | Father of Kim Kyong Ho |
| | Kim Kyong Ho | 김경호 | Vocals | | Unhasu Orchestra | Son of Kim Ki Yong |
| | Ri Sang Su | 리상수 | Vocals | My Song in the Trench | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| People's Actress | Kim Ok Ju | 김옥주 | Vocals | The Dear Name | Moranbong Chorus, Moranbong Band, Chongbong Band, Samjiyon Band | Was personally awarded the title of People's Actress by Kim Jong Un. |
| | Kim Kang Bong | 김강봉 | Vocals | | | |
| Merited Artist | Han Ki Chan | 한기찬 | Conductor | | Band of the Mass Gymnastics Production Company | One of the conductors responsible for the music performed at the early Arirang Festivals. |
| | Jo Ho Hyok | 조호혁 | Pianist | | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Ryu Chum Hya | 류춤햐 | Vocals | Where are You, Dear General? | Phibada Opera Troupe | Famously sang the solo Where are You, Dear General? in the opera A True Daughter of the Party. |
| | Kim Yong Ran | 김영란 | Electric Guitar | My Warm Love Will Protect You, Are We Living Like in Those Days? | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Wangjaesan Light Music Band | |
| | Kim Su Myong | 김수명 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band | Deputy concertmaster of the Unhasu Orchestra. |
| | Jong Son Yong | 정선영 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Paek Hyon Hui | 백현희 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Pae Un Ju | 배은주 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Song Hui | 김송희 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Choe Song Il | 최성일 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Mun Sol | 김문설 | Violin | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Choe Jin Ok | 최진옥 | Cello | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Ri Kum Hyok | 리금혁 | Cello | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Yon Jin A | 연진아 | Cello | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Ryang Chol Jun | 량철준 | Cello | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kang Se Hyok | 강세혁 | Cello | | Unhasu Orchestra, Kim Won Gyun Conservatory | Professor at the Kim Won Gyun Conservatory. |
| | Nam Un Ha | 남운하 | Sohegum | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Jo Ok Ju | 조옥주 | Kayagum, Harp | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Ho Kwang Jin | 허광진 | Piano | Korea is One | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Yong Mi | 김영미 | Piano | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Jong Mi | 김정미 | Piano | | Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band | |
| | Song Un Sim | 송은심 | Guitar | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Ri Jong Hui | 리정희 | Concert flute | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Jin Guk Song | 진국송 | Wood flute, concert flute | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Jin Yong Su | 전영수 | Clarinet | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Ri Chol Hun | 리철훈 | Saxophone | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Song Yong Guk | 송용국 | Saxophone | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Hyong Il | 김형일 | Saxophone | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Hwang Sung Chol | 황승철 | Saxophone, clarinet | | Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band | |
| | Ri Ung | 리웅 | Saxophone | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Song Guk | 김성국 | Saxophone | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Ri Song Hwa | 리성화 | Saxophone | | | |
| | Im Hyang Ran | 임향란 | Saxophone | | | |
| | Ri Song Kyong | 리성경 | Saxophone | | | |
| | Kim Un Song | 김운성 | Trumpet | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Song Il | 김성일 | Trumpet | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Chol Jun | 김철준 | Trumpet | | Unhasu Orchestra, Chongbong Band | |
| | Kim Un Chol | 김은철 | Senap | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Won Yun Jol | 원윤절 | Accordion | | Unhasu Orchestra | |
| | Kim Hyang Sun | 김향순 | Accordion | | Unhasu Orchestra, Moranbong Band, State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Yu Kyong | 김유경 | Vocals | Let's Love Our Lives with Burning Passion | Moranbong Band, State Merited Chorus | Performed in China with a delegation of North Korean artists. |
| | Pak Kyong Ae | 박경애 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Ri Yong Ae | 리영애 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Ri Kum Hui | 리금희 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Maeng Hyang Song | 맹향성 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Pak Su Ryong | 박수령 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Ma Sun Hui | 마순희 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Cha Sun Mi | 차순미 | Vocals | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Ri Un Hui | 리은희 | Drums | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Pak Yun Hui | 박윤희 | Bass guitar | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Kim Yong Su | 김영수 | Guitar | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Jo Sung Kwon | 조승권 | Synthesizers | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| | Pae Kum Chol | 배금철 | Synthesizers | | Tongil Ensemble | |
| Merited Actor | Ri Song Chol | 리성철 | Vocals | Where are You, Dear General? | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | Important tenor singer in the early to late 2000's. |
| | Kim Myong Ho | 김명호 | Vocals | Our 7.27 | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| People's Actor | Sok Ji Min | 석지민 | Vocals | Soldier's Footsteps | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| | Ho Kwang Il | 허광일 | Vocals | The Day When the General Came to Our Outpost | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| Merited Actor | Hong Kyong Hun | 홍경훈 | Vocals | My Motherland I Stand Guard | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| Merited Actress | Song Jong Sil | 송정실 | Vocals | Prosperous Arirang | State Merited Chorus and Symphony Orchestra | |
| Merited Actress | O Phil Oae | 오필배 | Violin | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kang Sin Hyok | 강신혁 | Violin | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Ri Hye Kyong | 리혜경 | Cello | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Choe Ryong Ju | 최룡주 | Flute | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Ri Na Mi | 리나미 | | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Pak Chun Yong | 박춘영 | | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Sae Ran | 김새란 | Violin | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Kum I | 김금이 | Cello | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Ko Sin Yong | 고신영 | Violin | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Chang Yong | 김창용 | Violin | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Ri Song Hui | 리성희 | | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| | Son Jong Ae | 손정애 | | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| 2.16 Art Prize Winner | Ri Myong Hui | 로명희 | Clarinet | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| 2.16 Art Prize Winner Merited Actress | O Yong Ran | 오영란 | Cello | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Yong Hui | 김영희 | Violin | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | O Yong Suk | 오영숙 | | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Jang Jae Ok | 장재옥 | Percussions | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actor | Pak Kye Su | 박계수 | Vocals | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| People's Actor Order of Korean Labour | Ju Chang Hyok | 주창혁 | Vocals | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actor | Pak Yong Sae | 박영새 | Vocals | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| People's Actor | Ro Yong Kwon | 로용권 | Vocals | | Mansudae Art Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Paek Jong Sung | 백정숭 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| | Choe Ok Suk | 최옥숙 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| | Kim Mi Suk | 김미숙 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| | Kim Won Ok | 김원옥 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Bong Hui | 김봉희 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Choe Kum Hui | 최금희 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Ri Chun Hwa | 리춘화 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Paek Dok Hwa | 백덕화 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| | Ri Yong Hui | 리영희 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| | Ho Yon Ae | 허영애 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |
| Merited Actress | Kim Hak Sun | 김학순 | Vocals | | Phibada Opera Troupe | |

## North Korean songwriters and composers

| Titles and Awards | Name | Korean Name | Field | Famous Works | Orchestra | Notes |
| Hero of the DPRK | Ri In Mo | 리인모 | Songwriting | Lead By You We Will Win, Ode to Faith and Will, Thoughts on the Love | | Unconverted long-term prisonner imprisoned in South Korea and repatriated in 1993. Died in 2007. |
| | Ri Chi Son | 리치선 | Songwriting | | | |
| People's Artist | An Jong Ho | 안정호 | Composition | Thunder on Jong Il Peak, We Have Waited | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Moranbong Band | Vice Director of the Creative Section of the Moranbong Band |
| | Yun Du Kun | 윤두군 | Songwriting | | | |
| | Song Kwang Rim | 성광림 | Composition | | | |
| | Pak Wal Bin | 박왈빈 | Composition | | | |
| | Kim Hyok | 김혁 | Composition, Songwriting | We Have Nothing to Envy in this World, Spring Girl | | Major composer of Kim Il Sung-era music. |
| Merited Artist | Kang Kun Hong | 강군홍 | Composition | | Band of the Mass Gymnastics Production Company | Composer and arranger of music for mass gymnastics displays. |
| People's Artist | Jo Jae Son | 조재선 | Composition | | Band of the Mass Gymnastics Production Company | Composer and arranger of music for mass gymnastics displays. |
| People's Artist | Hwang Jin Yong | 황진영 | Composition | Without a Break, A Mountain Flower, Traces of Life | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Moranbong Band, Korean Radio and Film Music Orchestra | Major composer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble. Passed away on January 24, 2025. |
| | U Jong Hui | 우정희 | Composition | | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Moranbong Band | Director of the Creative Section of the Moranbong Band |
| | Song Kwang Rim | 송광림 | Composition | Always Longing for Him, My Country Has Many Heroes, My Dear Motherland | Mansudae Art Troupe, Phibada Opera Troupe | Volume 77 of the Mansudae Art Troupe's CD releases is dedicated to his compositions. |
| Order of the National Flag | Pak Wal Bin | 박왈빈 | Composition | Immortal in the People’s Minds, We Shall Go with the Party Forever | | Volume 107 of the CD series 'Songs of Korea' is dedicated to his compositions. Pak also holds the rank of Senior Colonel in the KPA Ground Forces. |
| | Kim Hae Song | 김해성 | Arrangement | We Shall Be Loyal Forever | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Arranged classical pieces into electronic renditions. |
| Merited Actor | Kim Mun Hak | 김문학 | Arrangement | Young Hearts Engraved in the Tideland | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| People's Artiste | Ku Seung Hae | 구승해 | Arrangement | Yangsando, Ongheya, Peasant Music | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |
| People's Artiste | Jang Ryong Sik | 장령식 | Arrangement | My Warm Love Will Protect You | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | |

## Music bands, groups and orchestras

| Name | Other Names | Korean Name | Main Genre | Status | Divisions | Notable Members | Notes |
| Central Military Band of the Korean People's Army | Korean People's Army Marching Band, DPRK Army Orchestra | 조선인민군군악단 | Military | Active | Women's Military Marching Band of the Ministry of People's Security of the DPRK | | |
| Isang Yun Orchestra | Yun I Sang Orchestra | 윤이상관현악단 | Orchestral | Active | | Kang Ryong Ung (Conductor), Kim Chol Ryong (concertmaster) | Rarely featured in North Korean media. |
| Mansudae Art Troupe | | 만수대예술단 | Varied (including orchestral and operatic music) | Active | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble, Samjiyon Band, Mansudae Chorus | | |
| Moranbong Band | Moranbong Electronic Ensemble, Moranbong Electronic Music Band, Moran Hill Orchestra | 모란봉악단 | Pop, fusion | Retired | | Hyon Song Wol (director) | |
| Chongbong Band | | 청봉악단 | Pop, light music | Retired | | | Overshadowed by the Moranbong Band, the Chongbong Band often performed in joint performances. |
| Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble | Pochonbo Light Music Ensemble | 보천보전자악단 | Pop, trot | Retired | Moranbong Chorus | Kim Kwang Suk (vocalist), Jon Hye Yong (vocalist), Hyon Song Wol (vocalist) | |
| State Symphony Orchestra of the DPRK | National Symphony Orchestra | 조선국립교향악단 | Symphonic | Active | | Kim Pyong Hwa (lead conductor), Choi Ki Hyok (concertmaster) | |
| Unhasu Orchestra | | 은하수관현악단 | Pop, classical | Disbanded | | Ri Myong Il (lead conductor, Mun Kyong Jin (concertmaster) | |
| Wangjaesan Art Troupe | Wangjaesan Light Music Band | 왕재산예술단 | Light music, pop, gymnastics music | Active | Wangjaesan Light Music Band, Wangjaesan Dance Troupe, Chongbong Band | Ryom Chong (lead vocalist), Hyon Song Wol (vocalist) | Renamed from 'Light Music Band' to 'Art Troupe' in 2009. |
| Samjiyon Band | Samjiyon Orchestra | 삼지연악단 | Pop, classical | Active | Unnamed female song and dance group | Kim Ok Ju (vocalist), Han Hong Myong (vocalist) | |
| Band of the Mass Gymnastics Production Company | | | Mass gymnastics music | Unknown | | | Created by a need for live music during mass gymnastics performances. Such a need was replaced by speakers in the 2010 Arirang Festival. |
| Band of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK | Ensemble of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK | 국뮈위원회연주단 | Pop, classical | Unknown | Unnamed female song and dance group | Kim Ok Ju (vocalist), Kim Thae Ryong (vocalist) | |