Ri Yong Song is an incredibly skilled North Korean oil painter renowned for his realistic artworks. Graduating from Pyongyang University of Fine Arts in 1997, he embarked on a professional artistic career with Korea Art Company. Notably, he held the position of Vice President from 2009 to 2011. In 2005, he furthered his education at Canada Computer Graphic Design Institution, followed by acquiring a Master's degree in Fine Arts the subsequent year. Recognized as a Merited Artist by the government in 2008, Ri Yong Song's prolific career spanned across countries like the United Kingdom, China, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia (2013-2015). His exceptional contributions were acknowledged with the title of People’s Artist in his home country in 2012.

Ri Yong Song's influence extends globally, evidenced by exhibitions in London and Beijing showcasing 7 and 13 oil paintings respectively. He also played a significant role in creating panoramas and dioramas in Egypt. A rising star in North Korea's artistic scene, Ri Yong Song participated in national-level art exhibitions 22 times, displaying nearly a hundred artworks and winning 11 golden medals and 5 silver medals for his outstanding pieces. Ri Yong Song was based in Malaysia for over a decade in the 2010s. His first solo in Kuala Lumpur was organised by Younie Gallery in 2014, while he also participated in numerous group shows locally.

李勇松是一位杰出的朝鲜油画家，以写实派画风著称。他于1997年毕业于平壤艺术大学后，加入朝鲜艺术公司（Korea Art Company）担任专业画家，并于2009至2011年间升任该公司副总裁。2005年，他完成了加拿大电脑平面设计学院的学业，翌年获得艺术硕士学位。

2008年，李勇松被朝鲜政府授予“功勋艺术家”称号，随后活跃于国际艺术舞台，包括英国、中国及阿拉伯国家等地区。2012年，他更被祖国授予“国民画师”的殊荣。他的作品曾在伦敦和北京的画展中展出，分别展出了7幅和13幅油画。此外，他参与了多达22次朝鲜国家艺术展，展出了近100幅作品，并斩获11枚金牌和5枚银牌的优异成绩。2013年至2015年，李勇松受邀来到马来西亚创作，并在吉隆坡的颜丽轩画廊举办了首次个展，同时积极参与当地的多场联展，进一步展现了他的艺术才华。