Hong-sik Kang was born on December 9, 1902 in Pyongyang, South Pyeongan Province, Korean Empire [now Pyongyang, North Korea]. He was an actor and director, known for
Haengboghan geoli (1959),
Cherished (1960) and
Hangjaeng-ui seogog (1960). He died on October 9, 1971 in Pyongyang, North Korea.