Arirang (TV network)
| Arirang | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 3 February 1997[1] |
| Network | Korea International Broadcasting Foundation |
| Owned by | N/A (not deemed w/ interconnection 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 |
| KT SkyLife (South Korea) | Channel 98 |
| SamaCom (Middle East) | Channel 153 |
| ClaroTv (Perú) | Channel 154 |
| Cignal (Philippines) | Channel 161 |
| Dream Satellite TV (Philippines) | Coming Soon |
| DirecTV (US) | Channel 2095 |
| Transvision (Indonesia) | Channel 325 |
| Freesat (UK) | Channel 214 (HD) |
| Sky (UK & Ireland) | Channel 690 (HD) |
| Cable | |
| Sky Cable (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 |
| Surigao Cable TV (Philippines) | Channel 70 |
| 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 |
| Clear TV (Nepal) | Channel 872 (HD) |
| IPTV | |
| Singtel TV (Singapore) | Channel 182 |
| True IPTV (Thailand) | Channel 796 |
| HyppTV (Malaysia) | Channel 416 (Coming Soon) |
| 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 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.[2] Programming is available on the Arirang website, YouTube, and on some TV providers.
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.[3]
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.[4]
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 (except Finland),[5] 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: 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
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.
- ↑ 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)