She was born as a daughter of a farm servant under the Japanese imperialists' colonial rule. She experienced bitter sorrow as a member of the stateless nation, working as a babysitter at a landowner's house and as a fire-field peasant.

It was not until President Kim Il Sung liberated the country that she could lead a worthwhile life as the mistress of the country.

She leads an optimistic life, keeping herself busy and having a balanced diet. In particular she likes bean paste.