Arirang (TV network)
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| Launched | 1996[1] |
| Network | Korea International Broadcasting Foundation |
| Owned by | N/A (not deemed w/ interconnecetion of MBC) |
| Slogan | Korea's Global TV Korea's Multilingual TV Your Everything Solutions Growing Green Asia's Heartbeat |
| Country | South Korea |
| Broadcast area | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea |
| Website | Official Site |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Astra 19.2 (FTA) | 11.509Ghz Vertical |
| Hot Bird (FTA) | 11.623Ghz Vertical |
| Intelsat 19 (FTA) | 3.815Ghz Vertical and 12.557GHz Horitzontal |
| Intelsat 20 (FTA) | 4.054Ghz Vertical |
| Intelsat 21 (FTA) | 3.88Ghz Vertical |
| SkyLife (South Korea) | Channel 153 |
| SamaCom (Middle East) | Channel 153 |
| Dish Network (US) | Channel 705 |
| Indovision (Indonesia) | Channel 351 |
| ClaroTv (Perú) | Channel 154 |
| Cignal Digital TV (Philippines) | Channel 82 |
| Dream Satellite TV (Philippines) | Coming Soon |
| Cable | |
| Royal Cable (Philippines) | Channel 53 |
| Cable Star Iloilo (Philippines) | Channel 53 |
| SkyCable (Philippines) | Channel 138 |
| Cablelink (Philippines) | Channel 68 |
| StarHub TV (Singapore) | Channel 146 |
| First Media (Indonesia) | Channel 253 |
| HTVC (Vietnam) | Channel 58 |
| TelkomVision (Indonesia) | Channel ?? |
| Cable TV Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | Channel 149 |
| Gigacable Aguascalientes (México) | Channel 27 |
| Parasat Cable TV (Philippines) | Channel 108 |
| Destiny Cable (Philippines) | Channel 73 |
| TBC (Taiwan) | Channel 222 |
| newTV (Taiwan) | Channel 404 |
| Cablevision (Argentina) | Channel 563 |
| Comcast (US) | Channel 667 |
| Verizon FiOs (US) | Channel 229 |
| IPTV | |
| now TV (Hong Kong) | Channel TBA |
| IndosatM2 (Indonesia) | Channel ??? |
| True IPTV (Thailand) | Channel 17 |
| DETV (Malaysia) | Channel ??? |
| CHT MOD (Taiwan) | Channel 112 |
Arirang TV (Korean: 아리랑 TV; Alilang TV) is an international, English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea, operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. The channel presents a diverse lineup of programs ranging from cultural features, documentaries, language programs and other entertaining segments designed to give viewers a contemporary and accurate look at Korea, Asia and the world at large. The network's name, "Arirang", is derived from the traditional Korean folk song of the same name.[2]
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Arirang TV [edit]
Founded in 1996, Arirang TV airs news, cultural programs, educational shows, documentaries and other programs that are featured 24 hours a day, in more than 188 countries. Arirang's stated mission is to: "burnish Korea's image in international communities and to improve relationships with foreign countries through close cooperation with broadcasting companies overseas."[3]
Some of the network's most popular and longest-running shows include Arirang News, Showbiz Korea, Pops in Seoul and Heart to Heart. "Arirang News" is one of many current affairs shows that provide up-to-the-minute, objective and in-depth coverage of domestic and international news. Through such programs as "Diplomacy Lounge" and the talk show "Heart to Heart", viewers can gain diverse insights and perspectives on Korea, glimpsing the country through the eyes of foreign diplomats, visiting international newsmakers and more. Though government affiliated, Arirang retains independent programming rights.
Arirang airs programs about other countries in addition to Korea, to provide culturally diverse content. Whether it's through a culinary show about global cuisines or a commercial made in conjunction with UNICEF to combat world hunger, Arirang serves as an international channel that bridges cultures.[4]
Operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, Arirang broadcasts three channels: Arirang World, Arirang Korea and Arirang Arab. The network offers subtitles in languages including Arabic, Chinese and Spanish. Starting on March 3, 2008 Arirang TV adding three more languages namely Russian, Vietnamese and Indonesian. It is free-to-air in much of Europe, North America, Asia (excluding Korea), Australia and the Pacific region, and provided via Astra 1E, Hotbird 3, Intelsat (PAS) 2, 8, 9 and 10 and Arabic feed in Asiasat 3s and Badr4. Arirang Korea feed is now available in Koreasat 3 via SkyLife DTH service.
Arirang TV Milestones [edit]
- 1996. 04. 10 : The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation is founded
- 1997. 02. 03 : Arirang TV domestic broadcasting is launched
- 1998. 10. 22 : Arirang TV is designated the main operating body for overseas broadcasting by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for the Republic Korea
- 1998. 12. 16 : The Media Exporting Center is established
- 1999. 08. 12 : Arirang TV embarks on overseas broadcasting(Asia-Pacific region)
- 2000. 01. 10 : The Translation and Interpretation Center is established
- 2000. 09. 26 : Arirang TV launches worldwide broadcasting in Europe, Africa and the Americas
- 2001. 03. 02 : Arirang TV Media is founded
- 2001. 10. 17 : Dish Network begins retransmitting ArirangTV in US
- 2002. 03. 02 : Skylife begins to transmit ArirangTV in Korea
- 2003. 09. 01 : FM Radio launched on Jeju Island in Korea
- 2004. 08. 01 : Arirang TV is viewed on every continent in the world
- 2004. 08. 20 : Arabic language service launched in the Arab region
- 2004. 12. 01 : TPS begins to retransmit ArirangTV in France
- 2005. 06. 27 : Arirang TV adopts the new name, "arirang"
- 2005. 09. 01 : Satellite digital multimedia broadcasting is launched(ch.43)
- 2005. 12. 01 : Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting is launched
- 2006. 04. 01 : Astra begins retransmitting ArirangTV in Western European region
- 2006. 09. 01 : Internet broadcasting service "Arirang Cast" begins
- 2009. 06. 01 : Launched the Digital Terrestrial TV in the States (LA)
- 2009. 08. 12 : Launched the Digital Terrestrial TV in the States (New York, Atlanta)
- 2009. 10. 01 : Arirang TV launches IPTV service in Korea(myLGTV, QookTV)
- 2010. 01. 22 : Arirang TV launches IPTV service in Korea(SK Broad&TV)
Arirang Radio [edit]
Arirang Radio is Korea's premier English-language radio station, was founded by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation in 1996.
Arirang Radio Milestones [edit]
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- 1996. 04. 10 The Korea Broadcasting Foundation is founded
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- 1997. 02. 03 Arirang TV domestic broadcasting is launched
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- 2002. 12. 13 Arirang FM broadcasting clearance given
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- 2003. 09. 01 Arirang FM broadcasting is launched (18hrs)
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- 2003. 10. 01 Arirang FM extends its broadcasting (22hrs)
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- 2005. 09. 01 SDMB (Satellite Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) is launched. (TU Media Channel 43) - Arirang Radio extends its broadcasting.(24hrs)
Programs of Arirang Radio [edit]
- Cine Tracks
- The Roller Coaster
- Catch the Wave(Re)
- Morning Call
- Today 360
- Travel Bug
- World Music Station
- K-poppin'
- Music Access
- Rhythm Nation
- Catch the Wave
- Sound K
- Wonders of Jeju
- Hello, Gugak!
- It Classic
Arirang TV Programs (Present) [edit]
- 100 Icons of Korean Culture
- A History of East Asian Culinary Exchange
- Affairs of the Heart
- Ancestral Legacies
- Apple Tree
- Arirang Arabic News
- Arirang Bulletin
- Arirang Cafe
- Arirang News
- Arirang Prime
- Arirang Special
- Arirang Sports M
- Arirang Today
- Arirang Today World Edition
- Asia and the Cities
- Asian Cuisine Tour
- Battle Shinwa
- Beyond Borders
- Biz Today
- Buzz in Business
- Cartoon Time
- Cine-Lab
- Click! Digital Camera
- Company Close Up
- Contenders
- Coree Arirang
- CrossWorld People
- Cuisine Korea
- Cuisine Tour
- Day Break
- Diplomacy Lounge
- Drama Platinum
- Drama Theater
- Dream It
- Documenraty World
- Dynamic Korea
- Economix Korea
- Edward's Live Kitchen
- Electropia
- Encore Documentary
- eSports
- Face to Face
- Fareway to Refreshing
- Festive Journey
- FOODelicious
- Franceska
- GEO Korea
- Great Pathfinders
- Hand in Hand
- Health For All
- Heart to Heart
- Homey Korean
- Host Family
- I Love Korea
- IDCF Special Cartoons
- In Focus
- In Law's War
- In Style Plus
- In Your Eyes
- Innovation Korea
- InStyle
- InStyle Plus
- Invest Korea
- It City
- Kidsland Wowow
- Kitchen Road
- Korea 101
- Korea Now
- Korea This Week
- Korea Today
- Korea, The World's Best
- Korean Freakonomists
- Korean National Parks
- Korean News Update
- Korean Odyssey
- Let's Speak Korean
- Love or Nothing
- Love's Pinwheel
- Lush Life
- Made in Korea
- Michel
- More Than Kimchi
- Movie World
- Museum Circuit
- My Funky Family
- National Treasures
- Nature's Symphony
- Nonstop
- On the Road
- Peninsula Scope
- People & People
- Poetic Korea
- Perform Arts
- Photo Essay
- Pops in seoul
- Power Market
- Power Product
- Quiz Champions
- Rank Korea
- Real Express
- Real Talk
- Scenery of Korea
- Screen Flash
- Show Music Tank
- Showbiz Extra
- Showbiz Korea
- Showbiz World
- Showking M
- Sitcom
- Some Like it Hot
- Sound & Motion
- Sports Express
- Spring Day
- STAR Real Story, "I Am"
- Starlit Promenade
- Superkids
- Talk Around
- Taste Your Life
- Tasty Trail with Benjamin
- The Contenders
- The Great Aspiration
- The INNERView
- The Legacy of Historical Architecture
- The Semipermanent
- The Water Bloom
- Thumb Bear Kkomzi
- Trading Post
- Traditional Symbols
- Traveler's Korean
- Two Chefs
- Veiled Truth
- W 24/7
- Wave Markers
- Way Station
- WEG Programs
- Win Win
- Winning Choice
- Wiz & Biz Korea
- Working It
- World Best Restaurant
- World Sports
- World Wonders
Arirang TV Programs (Past) [edit]
- a Plus
- On the Road
- Ya Tribe
Broadcast K-Dramas (Past and Present) [edit]
- All In
- Jang Gil-san
- Oasis
- Dr. Gang
- Lovers In Paris
- Lotus Flower Fairy
- Summer Beach
Criticism [edit]
Arirang TV is viewed by many observers as 'biased and unrealistic' in its coverage of South Korea, many of their programs allegedly showing characteristics of propaganda, similar to China's CCTV-9. It has also been known to censor negative views of South Korea.[7][8]
References [edit]
- ^ "Arirang TV to overcome triple whammy". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "[KoreaToday] Arirang TV Fighting Do-or-Die Fight". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ About Arirang - www.arirang.co.kr
- ^ "Arirang TV begins DTV service in metropolitan Washington, D.C., area". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "Arirang Radio to Go On Air in U.S.". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "Arirang CEO Sees Chinese TV as Bridge for Exporting Korean Culture". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ Arirang TV (Arirang gets rid of annoying outside views)
- ^ Arirang TV (Response)
