KORTV
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Type of site | Video streaming |
|---|---|
| Available in | English, French |
| Owner | KORTV, inc. |
| URL | kortv |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2012 |
KORTV, Inc. is a software-based streaming media company specializing in distributing South Korean movie, television, and premium channel content to audiences in more than 100 countries using both video on demand (VOD) and real-time streaming.[1][2]
History
[edit]KORTV was incorporated in Edison, New Jersey as WKNTV, Inc in 2012. WKNTV began operations streaming content via IPTV to Netgear NeoTV and Roku devices.[1]
On August 2, 2013, the company filled for the trademark 'KORTV' which was registered on March 11, 2013.[3] On December 11, KORTV became available on Apple TV and on iPad and iPhone mobile devices.[4][5]
Programming
[edit]KORTV's Live IPTV channels are streamed in real-time, 24 hours a day, directly from the broadcaster and in high definition quality when it is available. KORTV's current Live IPTV line-up features 10 channels that are free and available for unlimited streaming—including Arirang, EBS, and JTBC. KORTV is the first company to ever offer free and legal real-time live-streaming of broadcast programming worldwide.[1] KORTV's Live IPTV Premium line-up includes 7 premium channels, which are available individually by monthly subscription. Additional television content, including archives of current and past shows, is available via video on demand (VOD), which is also by monthly subscription.[6]
KORTV's available movie content includes many titles with English-language subtitles, offering potential to expand the company's market beyond Korean-speaking audiences. As with the VOD television content and the Live IPTV premium channel options, a monthly subscription is required to access KORTV's movie content.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "KORTV: About Us." Archived 2013-12-28 at the Wayback Machine KORTV. KORTV. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
- ^ Sherrod, John. "Apple Adds ABC, Crackle, Bloomberg, and KORTV To Apple TV." Archived 2013-12-28 at the Wayback Machine Web log post. Johnsherrod.net. 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
- ^ "KORTV Trademark of WKNTV Serial Number: 86026802 :: Trademarkia Trademarks".
- ^ Flacy, Mike. "Apple Adds ABC, Bloomberg, Crackle, and KORTV Channels to Apple TV". Mac Rumors. December 11, 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Apple TV Adds ABC, Sony Crackle, Bloomberg and Korean TV Apps". December 11, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ KORTV. KORTV Now on Apple TV. Archived 2013-12-28 at the Wayback Machine KORTV.com. KORTV, 11 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.