Arirang Radio

Arirang Radio
  • South Korea
Frequencies
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Ownership
OwnerKorea International Broadcasting Foundation
History
First air date
1 September 2003 (2003-09-01)
Links
Websitewww.arirang.com/radio

Arirang Radio (Korean: 아리랑 라디오, stylized as arirang), is an English-language South Korean television and radio network based in Seoul and aimed at an overseas audience. It is operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation and is receives financial support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[1] The channel, which airs in more than 103 countries, aims to offer an extensive and informative view of affairs on the Korean Peninsula, as well as global issues from a broader international perspective.[2][3]

The channel airs different programming across countries, but generally airs news, cultural programs, educational shows and documentaries.[4][5] Its flagship news programs feature timely current-affairs stories, in-depth interviews with world experts, and prominent figures.

History

Arirang International Broadcasting Corporation began broadcasting on September 1, 2003. It is operated by the non-profit Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, which was established under Article 32 of the South Korean Civil Code on April 10, 1996. Initially, the channel was available exclusively on cable and satellite television in South Korea and was targeted at foreigners living in or visiting the country.[6]

Arirang International Broadcasting Corporation operates three channels for overseas viewers. Arirang World was established as a satellite television channel in 1999 and is broadcast in English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. Arirang UN was launched in 2015, and is broadcast in English.[5][6] As of 2018, the channels were broadcast in 103 countries.[1]

Coverage

Arirang International Broadcasting Corporation provides subtitling services in a variety of languages to better engage with overseas viewers (English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian).

Arirang News

Arirang Radio's flagship news program airs seven times daily, including two interview programs, In-Depth and Global Insight. Interviews have figured figures ranging from OECD Secretary General José Ángel Gurría to former NBA star Dennis Rodman.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Jung, Min-ho (2018-01-04). "Arirang Radio to sack 190 employees, shut 18 programs". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  2. ^ Kim, Tong-hyung (2009-05-20). "Arirang Radio Fighting Do-or-Die Fight". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  3. ^ Kim, Daeho (2018). Media Governance in Korea 1980–2017. Springer. p. 87. ISBN 978-3319703022.
  4. ^ Kim, Jae-heun (2016-09-27). "Arirang Radio starts 24-hour broadcast in UK". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  5. ^ a b "About Arirang: Channel Profile". Arirang. Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. Archived from the original on 2021-03-06. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  6. ^ a b Kim, Junghoon (2009). "The Current State & Issues in International Broadcasting in the Republic of Korea: Case Study on Arirang International Broadcasting Corporation". Japan Media Communication Center. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  7. ^ Arirang Global Insight exclusive interview with OECD SG https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200420156200005
  • Satellite listings: "How to Watch: Satellite". Arirang. Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  • IPTV listings: Provider websites and "How to Watch: Platform". Arirang. Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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