Description
KBS World is a 24 hour family entertainment channel provided by KBS, the flagship public service broadcaster in Korea. KBS programs are broadcast on KBS World a mere 1 day to 7 days after their first run in Korean terrestrial channel. With all original programming by KBS, the channel broadcasts in Korean language along with multilingual subtitles.
Currently available for 54 million households within 117 countries and for over 1700 hotels in 46 countries, KBS World is the definite source to feel, enjoy, and learn Asian culture.
Company Information
KBS has long been a leader in the development of the broadcasting culture of the nation. As the key public service broadcaster of Korea, KBS has undertaken initiatives at technological turning points while providing a communication channel for diverse views. In the multi-channel digital broadcasting environment, a number of broadcasting channels are available, making the social role of public broadcasting ever more important.
With the digitalization of terrestrial television and the changes in
Category & Business Type
TV Show
Category : TV Broadcaster, OTT/IPTV, Production/Content Creation
Business Type : Program Copyright Deals, Co-Production/Collaboration, Investment Attraction, Other
Main Business
KBS initiated the country's first radio broadcasting service in 1927 and commenced Korea's first television broadcasting service in 1961. First broadcasting HD programs in 2001, KBS completed the transfer to digital broadcasting in 2012.
KBS headquarters are located in the Yoido district of Seoul. There are 18 regional stations and 11 overseas bureaus as well as eight subsidiary companies.
KBS programs include:
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