Arirang Radio

Arirang Radio
Frequency
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerKorea International Broadcasting Foundation
History
First air date
1 September 2003; 21 years ago (2003-09-01)
Links
Websitewww.arirang.com/radio

Arirang Radio (Korean: 아리랑 라디오, stylized as arirang) is an English-language South Korean television network based in Seoul and aimed at an overseas audience. It is operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation and is financially supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[1] The channel, which airs in 103 countries, aims to offer an extensive and informative view of Korea Peninsula affairs, as well as world issues from a global perspective.[2][3]

The channel airs different programming in different countries, but generally airs news, cultural programs, educational shows and documentaries.[4][5]

It's flagship news programs feature timely current affairs stories, in-depth interviews with world experts and prominent individuals.

  1. ^ Jung, Min-ho (2018-01-04). "Arirang Radio to sack 190 employees, shut 18 programs". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  2. ^ Kim, Tong-hyung (2009-05-20). "Arirang Radio Fighting Do-or-Die Fight". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  3. ^ Kim, Daeho (2018). Media Governance in Korea 1980–2017. Springer. p. 87. ISBN 978-3319703022.
  4. ^ Kim, Jae-heun (2016-09-27). "Arirang Radio starts 24-hour broadcast in UK". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  5. ^ "About Arirang: Channel Profile". Arirang. Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. Archived from the original on 2021-03-06. Retrieved 2018-03-25.