Arirang (TV network)

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Arirang TV (Korean: ??? 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 NEWS, 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. Programming is available on the Arirang website, YouTube, and on some TV providers.

A related production, Arirang Radio, also broadcasts English-language content internationally.

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Programming

Founded in 1996, the network airs news, cultural programs, educational shows and documentaries.

Among the network's longest-running shows is Arirang News, Showbiz Korea, Pops in Seoul, The Innerview. Arirang News is a current-affairs show providing coverage of domestic and international news. 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, traditional culture about other countries and public-service announcements in conjunction with UNICEF to combat world hunger.

Operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, Arirang broadcasts three channels: Arirang World, Arirang Korea and UN channel. The Arirang World 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, 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.

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History

Milestones

• 10 April 1996: The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation is founded
• 3 February 1997: Arirang TV domestic broadcasting is 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: The Media Exporting Center is established
• 12 August 1999: Arirang TV embarks on overseas broadcasting (Asia-Pacific region)
• 10 January 2000: The Translation and Interpretation Center is established
• 26 September 2000: Arirang TV launches worldwide broadcasting in Europe, Africa and the Americas
• 2 March 2001: Arirang TV Media is founded
• 17 October 2001: Dish Network begins retransmitting Arirang TV in 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 is viewed on every continent in the world
• 20 August 2004: Arabic language service launched in the Arab region
• 1 December 2004: TPS begins retransmitting Arirang TV in France
• 27 June 2005: Arirang TV/Radio adopts the new name, "arirang"
• 1 September 2005: Satellite digital multimedia broadcasting is launched (ch.43)
• 1 December 2005: Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting is launched
• 1 April 2006: Astra begins retransmitting Arirang TV in Western European region
• 1 September 2006: Internet broadcasting service "Arirang Cast" begins
• 19 February 2014: Arirang TV starts broadcasting on the USA satellite platform
• 14 July 2015: Arirang TV launches United Nations In-house Network
• 27 September 2016 Arirang TV launches in HD for viewers with Sky and Freesat in the UK

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Arirang Radio

A related production, Arirang Radio, also broadcasts English-language content internationally.

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References

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External links

• Arirang Official Site
• Arirang TV YouTube

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