Lee, Kang Duk was born in 1962 and graduated from the Department of Political Science at Seoul National University. After graduating, he joined KBS in 1990 and served as the head of the political department, a commentator, Washington correspondent, head of the North America Bureau, head of the digital news department, and director of external cooperation. He also served as president of the 63rd KwanHun Club and worked in the field of media for 34 years. Currently, he works as the president of the Hanmi Club, an association of former U.S. correspondents, and leads the publication of 'Hanmi Journal,' which explores the flow of international diplomacy and security. He is also a director of the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation.