Global communications agency Redhill has appointed veteran journalist Do Sik Kim (DS) as COO of its Korea operations.

“DS brings deep subject matter expertise and an impressive track record as a trusted advisor, collaborator, and growth driver,” said Jacob Puthenparambil, Founder and CEO of Redhill.

“I have full confidence that he will be a great asset to expand our domestic footprint and orchestrate new service offerings to create exceptional work for our clients, .

Kim is a veteran journalist with over 3 decades of experience in Public Affairs and Corporate Communications. Over the course of his career, he has developed “a background in legal reporting and has forged strong connections with various government sectors from the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, as well as with prominent prosecutors and lawmakers,” said Redhill

Kim began his journalism career at the Yonhap News Agency, followed by a 26-year stint with leading television and radio broadcaster Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), where he worked as a correspondent, and later led the digital transformation of its newsroom, prior to joining Redhill.

“I’m looking forward to assisting our local clients with creating exceptional marketing communications and creative innovations to enter new markets and expand their global footprint and global clients to enter and deepen their market presence in South Korea,” said Kim

Redhill Korea opened its first office in Seoul in 2020. Its client portfolio includes Nokia, Marketboro, Enuma, Delightroom, Houstep, and H2O Hospitality.