Afreeca
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Parent | Nowcom |
| Website | http://www.afreeca.com |
| Alexa rank |  20,601 (January 2012[update])[1] |
| Type of site | Video hosting service, Video streaming service |
| Registration | Available |
| Available in | Korean |
| Current status | Active |
Afreeca is a video streaming service based on P2P technology, owned and operated by Nowcom in South Korea.
The site mainly retransmits TV channels, but also allows users to upload their own videos and shows.[2] The head of Afreeca's parent company Nowcom, Mun Yong-sik, was arrested in 2008 for illegally distributing pirated films. Some alleged the arrest was politically motivated due to Afreeca being used by protesters to coordinate.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Afreeca.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/afreeca.com. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
- ^ Limb Jae-un (24 October 2006). "Online broadcasters share their passion with viewers". Joongang Daily. http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2832563. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ^ Jung Hyo-sik, Lee Min-a (18 June 2008). "Afreeca head accused of pirating". Joongang Daily. http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2891255. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
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