Arirang (TV network)
| Arirang | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 1996[1] |
| Network | Korea International Broadcasting Foundation |
| Owned by | N/A (not deemed w/ interconnecetion of MBC) |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Slogan |
Korea's Global TV Korea's Multilingual TV Your Everything Solutions Growing Green Asia's Heartbeat The World On Arirang |
| 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 98 |
| SamaCom (Middle East) | Channel 153 |
| ClaroTv (Perú) | Channel 154 |
| Cignal (Philippines) | Channel 82 |
| Dream Satellite TV (Philippines) | Coming Soon |
| DirecTV (US) | Channel 2095 |
| TVB Network Vision (Hong Kong) | Channel 96 |
| Transvision (Indonesia) | Channel 325 |
| Freesat (UK) | Channel 214 |
| Sky (UK and Ireland) | Channel 690 |
| Cable | |
| SkyCable (Philippines) | Channel 147 (Digital) |
| Cablelink (Philippines) | Channel 74 |
| StarHub TV (Singapore) | Channel 817 |
| First Media (Indonesia) | Channel 253 |
| HTVC (Vietnam) | Channel 58 |
| Cable TV Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | Channel 150 |
| Gigacable Aguascalientes (México) | Channel 27 |
| Parasat Cable TV (Philippines) | Channel 108 |
| Destiny Cable (Philippines) |
Channel 73 (Analog) Channel 147 (Digital) |
| TBC (Taiwan) | Channel 129 |
| newTV (Taiwan) | Channel 306 |
| Cablevision (Argentina) | Channel 563 |
| Comcast (US) | Channel 667 |
| Macau Cable TV (Macau) | Channel 221 |
| IPTV | |
| True IPTV (Thailand) | Channel 796 |
| CHT MOD (Taiwan) | Channel 212 |
| TOT iptv (Thailand) | Channel 207 |
| myTV Super (Hong Kong) | Channel 708 |
Arirang TV (Korean: 아리랑 TV; Arirang tibui) is an international English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. The channel presents programs (including cultural features, documentaries and language programs) designed to give viewers a contemporary, accurate look at Korea, Asia and the world. The network's name, "Arirang", is derived from the traditional Korean folk song of the same name.[2] Programming is available on the Arirang website, on YouTube, and on some TV providers.
The channel receives government subsidies; in 2011 these amounted to 30 billion won.[3]
A related production, Arirang Radio, also broadcasts English-language content internationally.
Programming
Founded in 1996, the network airs news, cultural programs, educational shows and documentaries.[4]
Among the network's longest-running shows is Arirang News, Showbiz Korea, Pops in Seoul and Heart to Heart. Arirang News is a current-affairs show providing coverage of domestic and international news. From Diplomacy Lounge and the talk show Heart to Heart seeing the country through the eyes of foreign diplomats and visiting international newsmakers. Although government-affiliated, Arirang retains independent-programming rights. The network airs programming about other countries, for culturally-diverse content; this includes culinary shows about global cuisines and public-service announcements in conjunction with UNICEF to combat world hunger.[5]
Operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, Arirang broadcasts three channels: Arirang World, Arirang Korea and Arirang Arab. The network offers subtitles in a number of languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Spanish. On March 3, 2008, Arirang TV added three more languages: Russian, Vietnamese and Indonesian. The network is free-to-air in much of Europe (except Finland),[6] North America, Asia (except Korea), Australia and the Pacific region 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 the SkyLife DTH service.
History
Milestones
- 10 April 1996: Korea International Broadcasting Foundation founded
- 3 February 1997: Arirang TV domestic broadcasting launched
- 22 October 1998: Arirang TV is designated the main operating body for overseas broadcasting by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- 16 December 1998: Media Exporting Center established
- 12 August 1999: Arirang TV begins broadcasting in Asia-Pacific region
- 10 January 2000: Translation and Interpretation Center established
- 26 September 2000: Arirang TV begins broadcasting to Europe, Africa and the Americas
- 2 March 2001: Arirang TV Media founded
- 17 October 2001: Dish Network begins retransmitting Arirang TV in the US
- 2 March 2002: Skylife begins transmitting Arirang TV in Korea
- 1 September 2003: FM Radio launched in Jeju Province
- 1 August 2004: Arirang TV available on every continent
- 20 August 2004: Arabic service launched in the Arab region
- 1 December 2004: TPS begins retransmitting Arirang TV in France
- 27 June 2005: Arirang TV adopts new logo
- 1 September 2005: Satellite digital multimedia broadcasting begun
- 1 December 2005: Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting begun
- 1 April 2006: Astra begins retransmitting Arirang TV in western Europe
- 1 September 2006: "Arirang Cast" internet broadcasting service begins
- 1 June 2009: Launched digital terrestrial TV in New York and Atlanta
- 1 October 2009: Arirang TV launches IPTV service in Korea
- 19 February 2014: DirecTV begins retransmitting Arirang TV in the US
- 14 July 2015: Arirang TV launches United Nations In-house Network
- 26 September 2016 Arirang TV HD launches on Sky channel 690 and Freesat channel 214[7]
Arirang Radio
A related production, Arirang Radio, also broadcasts English-language content internationally.
References
- ↑ "Arirang TV to overcome triple whammy". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ↑ "[KoreaToday] Arirang TV Fighting Do-or-Die Fight". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. 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 World channel stops broadcasting in Finland (Official bulletin)
- ↑ http://advanced-television.com/2016/09/26/arirang-hd-channel-on-freesat/