Kim Geum-hyok

Kim Geum-hyok (; born 1991), also known as Gumhyok Kim, is a North Korean defector, human rights advocate, and policy adviser who currently serves as a Grade 5 civil servant in the South Korean government.

Early life and education Kim was born into the elite class in Pyongyang, North Korea.

Career Government service Following his defection, Kim became a prominent voice for the "MZ generation" of North Korean defectors—younger individuals who prioritize integration into mainstream South Korean society.

Personal life Kim resides in Seoul and is married to a South Korean woman.

Advocacy and Media Kim is a vocal advocate for the rights of North Koreans.

He manages the YouTube channel "Seoul Pyongyang Couple" with his South Korean wife, as well as a solo channel titled "Kim Gum-hyok's Nanse Ilgi" (Turbulent Diary). These platforms aim to bridge the cultural gap between North and South Koreans.