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South Korean TV (1)
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Much of South Korea’s nationally oriented television is concentrated on this page. KBS, MBC, and SBS anchor the major terrestrial group, while Channel A, MBN, TV CHOSUN, and JTBC represent general-programming channels combining news, entertainment, culture, and other genres. News-focused broadcasters include YTN and Yonhap News TV, alongside YTN DMB and KBS NEWS 24, while Arirang TV provides an English-language international dimension. RTV adds a public-access role, and a separate group of business and financial channels focuses on economic reporting, markets, finance, and investment.
Rather than treating these broadcasters as one undifferentiated national lineup, Squid TV separates them by broadcasting role and editorial focus. Individual profiles identify where each broadcaster is based, the type of programming it provides, its institutional background, and whether its emphasis is general-interest, news, international, public-access, or financial information. This makes the page useful for comparing several major segments of South Korea’s nationwide and Seoul-centered television sector.
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| Major Terrestrial Broadcasters |  |
| Broadcaster / Channel | Genre | Language |
| KBS | General (News, Education, Culture) | Korean |
| KBS is South Korea's national public service broadcaster, based in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul. Its television services include KBS1 and KBS2, the continuous-news service KBS NEWS 24, international channels, and regional broadcasting, covering news, culture, education, drama, entertainment, and public-service programming. |
| MBC | General (News, Entertainment, Culture) | Korean |
| MBC is a South Korean public broadcaster based in Mapo District, Seoul. Its terrestrial MBC TV network combines nationwide programming with productions from 16 regional MBC companies, while affiliated MBC PLUS channels cover drama, entertainment, sports, music, and other specialty programming. |
| SBS | General (News, Entertainment, Culture) | Korean |
| SBS is a private commercial broadcaster based in Yangcheon District, Seoul, operating the terrestrial SBS TV channel for the Seoul Capital Area. Its network connects SBS with nine independent regional broadcasters, covering news, drama, entertainment, sports, culture, and local programming. |
| General Programming Channels | |
| Broadcaster / Channel | Genre | Language |
| Channel A | General (News, Entertainment, Culture) | Korean |
| Channel A (채널A) is a South Korean news and entertainment television channel operated by Dong-A Media Group, the media organization associated with the long-established newspaper The Dong-a Ilbo. |
| MBN | General (News, Entertainment, Culture) | Korean |
| MBN (매일방송) is a South Korean television channel based in Seoul, presenting news, current affairs programs, dramas, documentaries, talk shows, and entertainment programming. |
| TV Chosun | General (News, Entertainment, Culture) | Korean |
| TV Chosun (TV조선) is a nationwide TV network owned by Chosun Ilbo. |
| JTBC | General (News, Entertainment, Culture) | Korean |
| JTBC is a Korean-language general programming television channel based in Mapo District, Seoul. Launched in 2011, it combines news and current affairs with drama, entertainment, documentaries, culture, and sports, alongside related specialty channels under the wider JTBC brand. |
| News Channels | |
| Broadcaster / Channel | Genre | Language |
| Yonhap News TV | News, Current Affairs | Korean |
| Yonhap News TV (연합뉴스TV) is a South Korean news television channel operated by Yonhap News Agency in Seoul, covering domestic and international news, current affairs, and business. |
| YTN | News, Current Affairs | Korean |
| YTN (와이티엔) is a South Korean 24-hour news television broadcaster based in Seoul, covering politics, business, society, culture, sports, weather, and major events as the flagship news channel of the YTN media group. |
| YTN DMB | Information, News | Korean |
| YTN DMB is a South Korean information and news-oriented television channel operated by the YTN media group, serving the Seoul Capital Area with news, traffic, weather, documentaries, and public-interest programming. |
| KBS NEWS 24 | News, Current Affairs | Korean |
| KBS NEWS 24 is a Korean-language news television channel operated by South Korea's public broadcaster KBS. Based in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, it covers domestic and international news, current affairs, business, weather, regional reporting, documentaries, and public information. |
| International TV | |
| Broadcaster / Channel | Genre | Language |
| Arirang TV | News, Culture, Entertainment | English, etc. |
| Arirang TV (아리랑 TV) is a South Korean English-language international television broadcaster presenting news, current affairs, Korean culture, K-pop-related programs, documentaries, and entertainment content from Seoul. |
| Public Access TV | |
| Broadcaster / Channel | Genre | Language |
| RTV | Public Access TV (Current Affairs) | Korean |
| RTV (시민방송) is a public-access TV station based in Mapo District, Seoul. |
| Business & Financial TV | |
| Broadcaster / Channel | Genre | Language |
| SENTV | News (Business) | Korean |
| SENTV (서울경제TV) is a business news channel based in Mapo District, Seoul. |
| Maeil Business TV | News (Business) | Korean |
| Maeil Business TV (매일경제TV) is a business news channel in Jung-gu, Seoul. |
| Korea Economy TV | News (Business, Finance) | Korean |
| Korea Economy TV (한국경제TV / KETV), also known as WOW TV, is a South Korean television channel specializing in business news, financial reporting, stock market coverage, and economic analysis. |
| Yonhap News Economy TV | News (Business, Finance) | Korean |
| Yonhap News Economy TV (연합뉴스경제TV) is a South Korean business and financial news channel focused on economic reporting, market analysis, investment coverage, and business news from Seoul. |
| Edaily TV | Business, Finance, Investment | Korean |
| Edaily TV (이데일리TV) is a South Korean business and financial news channel based in Seoul, focusing on stock markets, investment-related topics, and economic analysis. |
| Tomato TV | News (Business, Finance) | Korean |
| Tomato TV (토마토TV) is a business and financial news television channel based in Seoul, featuring stock market coverage, investment-related programs, economic analysis, and business news from Seoul. |
| MTN | News (Business, Finance) | Korean |
| MTN (머니투데이방송) is a South Korean business and financial news channel based in Seoul, focusing on stock markets, investment-related topics, and economic analysis. |
| Sosang-gong-in Sijang TV | Small Business, Documentary | Korean |
| Sosang-gong-in Sijang TV (소상공인시장TV) is a South Korean television channel focused on small businesses, traditional markets, and regional commercial topics. |
Country Profile
- Country Name
- Republic of Korea
대한민국 (Korean) - Location
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- Languages
- Korean
- Capital
- Seoul Special Metropolitan City
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