Korean Broadcasting System
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The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS; Korean: 한국방송공사; Hanja: 韓國放送公社; RR: Han-guk Bangsong Gongsa; MR: Han’guk Pangsong Kongsa) is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
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Hangul | 한국방송공사 |
Hanja | 韓國放送公社 |
Revised Romanization | Han-guk Bangsong Gongsa |
McCune–Reischauer | Han'guk Pangsong Kongsa |
Company type | Statutory corporation |
Industry | Public Broadcasting |
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Founded |
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Founder | Governor-General of Korea |
Headquarters | , South Korea |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Park Min (President and CEO) |
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Owner | Government of South Korea |
Number of employees | 4,701 (As of 1 June 2020) |
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Website | Corporation website |
The KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television station KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio and online services in twelve different languages.