Dr. Jin-Hee KIM has served as the Director-General of the Satellite Directorate at the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) since August 2024.

He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University. He engaged in satellite development during his tenure at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), where he played a key role in the development of KOMPSAT, Korea's multipurpose observation satellite. Specifically, he contributed significantly to the successful development of the KOMPSAT-1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 missions.

Currently at KASA, he leads South Korea's major national satellite programs.