민간 대북인터넷방송 KIS 공식 출범 / Korea Internet Studio

민간 대북인터넷방송 KIS 공식 출범 / Korea Internet Studio

#KIS IS AN INTERNET-BASED MEDIA AND BROADCASTING PLATFORM THAT COMMUNICATES WITH THE PEOPLE OF NORTH KOREA AND PROACTIVELY PREPARES FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.

KIS는 북한 주민과 소통하며 사회 변화를 선도적으로 준비하는 인터넷 기반 미디어·방송 플랫폼입니다.

KIS는 다양한 글로벌 플랫폼을 통해 북한 관련 콘텐츠를 북한과 전 세계에 전달합니다.

▶ Background of Establishment

Access to information in North Korea remains severely restricted, yet the spread of digital technology is opening new possibilities.

KIS complements traditional leaflet and radio-based outreach by creating new pathways for information access and participation through the internet.

▶ Core Values

Connection : Building two-way communication between North Koreans and global citizens

Innovation : Establishing information access systems that leverage digital technology and AI Participation: Creating an open platform where anyone can speak up and contribute

Credibility : Providing factual, trustworthy, and useful information

▶ Key Differentiators

① Internet-Based Approach : Moving beyond traditional broadcast or storage-based methods, KIS enables interactive communication through internet and mobile platforms

② Global, Multi-Platform Network : KIS operates an integrated media network connected to 11 online platforms, including region-specific services in China and Russia.

③ Collaborative Sharing Platform : KIS fosters an open ecosystem where North Korean defectors, researchers, and civil society actors can jointly produce and share content.

▶ Vision

To realize a future where the people of North Korea can freely access reliable information and make their own informed

▶ Mission

Aligned with North Korea’s ongoing digital transition, KIS provides credible and practical information, creating an open environment where North Koreans can learn, ask questions, and engage with the global community.

▶ Goals

▪ Establish information pathways and communication channels suited to North Korea’s digital transformation

▪ Expand understanding and participation among North Koreans through credible and useful content

▪ Provide tailored information for diverse North Korean communities, including defectors, overseas workers, and diplomats

▪ Build a sustainable digital media infrastructure for younger and future generations

▶ MAIN PROGRAMS

① Practical Information Content

Producing verified, useful, and everyday-life–oriented content for North Koreans and the defector diaspora.

② Issue Briefings

Developing multilingual multimedia briefings on key issues such as North Korea’s social change, human rights, and international relations—targeted toward overseas North Koreans, foreign media, and diplomatic missions.

③ Open Studio for Collaboration

Operating a shared studio where defectors, researchers, and civil society groups can directly participate in producing content they wish to share with North Korean audiences.

KIS delivers North Korea–related content to audiences both inside and outside North Korea through diverse global platforms.

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Guidelines for donations

후원계좌

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하나은행(Hana Bank)

178-910018-95705

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