After graduating in 1977, Kim joined the Mansudae Art Troupe as a cellist but he turned to conducting shortly after.
In 1985, Kim participated in the Herbert von Karajan International Conductors Competition in West Berlin and took second prize.
After returning to North Korea, Kim rejoined the Mansudae Art Troupe as a conductor.
He also rehearsed the Troupe's famous Merited Female Instrumental Ensemble and founded the Isang Yun Orchestra in North Korea.
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