
Representative's greetings

Lee Young-hyun
KIS CEO / First North Korean Defector Lawyer
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our esteemed members, viewers, and everyone who has supported us at KIS.
I'm Lee Young-hyun, the CEO of Korea Internet Studio (KIS). Through our vision of being a "trustworthy hub for North Korean information," our broadcasting station strives to create an information channel that connects North Korea with the world and helps the world learn about North Korea.
KIS is
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Evaluating and analyzing North Korea-related content to provide access to reliable content.
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Expanding international understanding through issue briefing programs,
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Support for researchers, NGOs, and civil society through studio opening.
We aim to establish ourselves as a central hub of the media ecosystem related to North Korean issues, focusing on three strategies:
Furthermore, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation, KIS's mission is to support domestic and international residents to actively connect with the global community through various non-profit and public interest activities, including Internet-based content production and platform operation, information collection, research, and education, and support for the social settlement and integration of North Korean defectors.
Going forward, I and all of our staff will continue to build a "bridge of trust" connecting North Korea and the world through transparent and open operations, professional and public broadcast production, and innovative media services leveraging the latest digital technology and AI.
We ask for your continued interest, participation, and encouragement.
thank you
May 15, 2025
Korea Internet Studio
Representative Lee Young-hyun
Our Goals and Vision
KIS provides accurate content to North Korean residents by building an Internet-based broadcasting/media platform.
Improve information accessibility and create a communication environment.






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