KBS WORLD

KBS WORLD is the international broadcasting arm of KBS, the flagship public service broadcaster in Korea. It operates KBS WORLD TV, a 24-hour family entertainment channel, and KBS WORLD Radio, Korea's flagship public international broadcaster. KBS WORLD Radio broadcasts in 11 languages and its maiden transmission aired on August 15th, 1953, under the station name "The Voice of Free Korea". The station was renamed Radio Korea in April 1973, Radio Korea International in August 1994 and KBS WORLD Radio in March 2005. KBS WORLD TV is available for 140 million households within 142 countries.

KBS WORLD Radio's maiden transmission was aired in a 15-minute English broadcast on August 15th, 1953, under the station name "The Voice of Free Korea". The station was renamed Radio Korea in April 1973, Radio Korea International in August 1994 and KBS WORLD Radio in March 2005 in a bid to better reflect the station's increasingly globalized mission. KBS WORLD TV is a 24-hour family entertainment channel provided by KBS, the flagship public service broadcaster in Korea. KBS programs are broadcast on KBS WORLD TV only 1 day to 7 days after their first-run in Korean terrestrial channel. With 100% original programming by KBS, the channel broadcasts in Korean language along with multilingual subtitles. Currently available for 140 million households within 142 countries, KBS WORLD TV is the definite source to feel, enjoy, and learn Asian culture.

• 2022

  KBS drama faces animal-abuse allegations

  KBS’s drama “The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won” faced allegations of animal abuse from animal-protection groups and viewers over a scene in which a horse appeared to fall during filming. KARA suspected the horse was made to fall using a rope tied to its hind legs. KBS later removed behind-the-scenes footage as criticism grew.

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• 2021

  KBS responds to criticism of questions asked to Brave Girls

  After viewers criticized questions selected for a video featuring Brave Girls, KBS producers deleted the questions and apologized to viewers and fans, but did not apologize directly to the group.

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• 2021

  KBS faces criticism over Japanese-style castle backdrop

  KBS faced criticism after using a Japanese-style castle backdrop during a traditional Korean music performance. KBS said it did not intend to copy a Japanese castle, apologized to viewers and the performing group, and said it would remove the show video from online channels.

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• 2019

  KBS apologizes over helicopter-crash video

  KBS apologized for a staffer's filming of the helicopter's takeoff without prior permission, his denial of having the video, and the broadcaster's airing of the clip without thoroughly confirming the process.

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• 2022.01.19

  Reported2022.01.20

  KBS drama faces animal-abuse allegations[6]KBS drama faces animal-abuse allegationskoreatimes.co.kr

  KBS’s drama “The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won” faced allegations of animal abuse from animal-protection groups and viewers over a scene in which a horse appeared to fall during filming. KARA suspected the horse was made to fall using a rope tied to its hind legs. KBS later removed behind-the-scenes footage as criticism grew.

• 2021.08.03

  Reported2021.08.03

  KBS announces acquisition of Olympus Building Services[10]KBS宣布收购Olympus Building Servicesprnewswire.com

  Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) announced that it had acquired Olympus Building Services, a provider of facility services for higher education institutions.

• 2021.03.19

  Reported2021.03.21

  KBS responds to criticism of questions asked to Brave Girls[7]KBS responds to criticism of questions asked to Brave Girlskoreaherald.com

  After viewers criticized questions selected for a video featuring Brave Girls, KBS producers deleted the questions and apologized to viewers and fans, but did not apologize directly to the group.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2021.02.19

  KBS faces criticism over Japanese-style castle backdrop[8]KBS faces criticism over Japanese-style castle backdropkoreatimes.co.kr

  KBS faced criticism after using a Japanese-style castle backdrop during a traditional Korean music performance. KBS said it did not intend to copy a Japanese castle, apologized to viewers and the performing group, and said it would remove the show video from online channels.

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  Northland Center earns Wired Certified Gold status[11]Northland Center 获得 Wired Certified Gold 认证rejournals.com

  KBS announced that Northland Center became the first property in the Bloomington, Minnesota, market to achieve Wired Certification and was awarded Wired Certified Gold status by WiredScore.

• 2019.11.04

  Reported2019.11.04

  KBS apologizes over helicopter-crash video[9]KBS apologizes over helicopter-crash videokoreatimes.co.kr

  KBS apologized for a staffer's filming of the helicopter's takeoff without prior permission, his denial of having the video, and the broadcaster's airing of the clip without thoroughly confirming the process.

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1. 1KBS WORLDworld.kbs.co.kr
2. 2About us l KBS WORLDworld.kbs.co.kr
3. 3Radio Schedule l KBS WORLDworld.kbs.co.kr
4. 4KBS Koreawikidata.org
5. 5KBS Koreazh.wikipedia.org
6. 6KBS drama faces animal-abuse allegationskoreatimes.co.kr
7. 7KBS responds to criticism of questions asked to Brave Girlskoreaherald.com
8. 8KBS faces criticism over Japanese-style castle backdropkoreatimes.co.kr
9. 9KBS apologizes over helicopter-crash videokoreatimes.co.kr
10. 10KBS宣布收购Olympus Building Servicesprnewswire.com
11. 11Northland Center 获得 Wired Certified Gold 认证rejournals.com