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KBS the most trusted and
influential public service media in Korea
Korean Broadcasting System
KBS is the key public service media of Korea, whose history goes back to Kyeongseong Broadcasting Corporation established in 1927 that aired the first radio signals in Korea. On the enriched soil of its predecessors, Seoul Central Broadcasting founded in 1947 after the Independence and started TV broadcasting in 1961, KBS has transformed to a public service broadcaster in 1973, to play a pivotal role of fair and trustworthy media.
Top Priorities for KBS in 2025
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01 Leading the way in sustainable
development for the nation -
02 Strengthening audience
trust through impartiality
and independence -
03 Transforming the future
of broadcasting with innovative
content and technology -
04 Expanding the creation
of distinctive content that offers
new and engaging experience
for viewers -
05 Commemorating the historical
significance of the 80th anniversary
of liberation with a variety
an inclusive media environmentfor
of engaging programs -
06 Expanding the global audience
for KBS content and enhancing
the impact of Korean media