Multilingual Subtitle Service Launched (English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, M
alay-Indonesian)
Korea for the World,the World for Korea
Regional Manager
North America Matt Lee e-mail [email protected]
South America Soyeoung Han e-mail [email protected]
Europe Hyemi Lee e-mail [email protected]
Asia Leo Park e-mail [email protected]
Hyunju Cho e-mail [email protected]
Moon H. Lee e-mail [email protected]
www.arirang.co.krArirang TV’s programs are available via our on-air or VOD service.
You can also enjoy listening to live Arirang Radio through the Internet.
Tel 82-2-3475-5344 Fax 82-2-3475-5306
BRIEF HISTORY
Apr. 10, 1996The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation is founded
Feb. 3, 1997Arirang TV domestic broadcasting is launched
Aug. 12, 1999Arirang TV embarks on overseas broadcasting(Asia-Pacifi c region)
Sept. 26, 2000Arirang TV launches worldwide broadcasting(Europe, Africa, the Americas)
Sep. 1, 2003FM Radio launched on Jeju Island in Korea
Aug. 20, 2004Arirang Arab channel is launched
Sep. 1, 2005Satellite DMB(digital multimedia broadcasting) is launched
Dec. 1, 2005 Terrestrial DMB is launched
Sep. 1, 2006The Internet Broadcasting Serivce “Arirang Cast” begins
CHANNEL PROFILE
Arirang T V, operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, is an international English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea. Launched in 1997, Arirang TV is currently viewed by more than 66.2 million households all over the globe. Reaching to every corner of the world, Arirang TV is to present an unbiased view and reliable information of Korea to the world through the wide range of programs, news, cultural, educational and entertainment shows, dramas, documentaries and more 24 hours a day.
Arirang is at the heart of the world
The channel, “Arirang World” off ers the latest and in-depth Korea news through many of current affairs shows and news programs. Culturally diverse programs in particular featuring Korean culture, food and lifestyle show how Korean live in a daily life. In addition, entertainment programs on Arirang World bring viewers the vivid and detailed scope on Korean celebrities and their up-to-date news.
Arirang World ChannelLaunch Date_August,1999•
Languages_English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, • Russian, Indonesian, Malaysian and Korean
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Reaching over 66.2 million households in 188 countries
34.56 million
19.17 million
11.47 million
1.00 million
••Asia/Oceania
••Europe
••Americas
••Arab/Africa
Arirang TV always strives to be connected around the world.Arirang TV launched Arabic language service in 2004 to be closer to the Arab region. The viewers in Arab experience new and diff erent culture by watching “Arirnag Arab”. Arirang TV broadcasts its programs with Arabic, English, and Korean to Arab regions 24 hours a day including 6 hours of Arabic language service everyday via Badr(Arabsat), the most infl uential broadcast satellite in the Arab region.
Arirang International Broadcasting is always by your side
Arirang Arab ChannelLaunch Date_August, 2004•
Languages_Arabic, English and Korean•
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Multilingual Subtitle Service To approach locals in specifi c areas, Arirang TV provides more
language-subtitle service. (English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Malay-Indonesian)
Partnerships with 1,147 hotels in 56 countries(more than 183,126 rooms)
148,031
11,996
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••Asia/Oceania
••Europe
••Americas
••Arab/Africa
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Heart to Heart Showbiz Extra
Programming Breakdown 1
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Entertainment
: Dramas, cartoons, quiz shows, and coverage of the latest in music, movies, performing arts and sports
• Showbiz Extra Daily entertainment magazine show
• Pops in Seoul Music VJ Isak brings you the latest Korean-pop music information plus news about K-pop culture
• Daily Drama A famous and long running Korean drama anthology series
• e-Sports A total package of e-Sports
Culture / Life Style : Programs about tourism, health, food, fashion, business, history and language
• Let’s Speak Korean Korean language education program
• Heart to Heart Talk show starring people such as ambassadors to Korea, foreign CEOs, famous stars
• Edward’s Live Kitchen A culinary show about global cuisines
• Documentary World A documentary series which will satiate you desire for information and fun
• Adventure Club A tour-info package introducing dynamic and fun must-experience leisure sports in Korea
• Traveler’s Korean Survival Korean-language program
Pops in Seoul
Edward’s Live Kitchen
Current Aff airs
: Daily and Weekly news updates and talk show
• Arirang News Daily news toward a greater awareness and
international understanding of Korea
• Arirang Today A daily coverage on a variety of issues pertaining to Asian countries beyond Korea
• Diplomacy Lounge A weekly TV show exclusively on foreign aff airs and diplomacy issues
• Prime Arirang A social-documentary series providing up-to-the-minute and in-depth coverage of Korean social community
Programming Breakdown 2
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Arirang TV’s Partners
Reception_How to Receive Arirang TV(DTH)
Intercontinental(Free to Air) Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe • Satellite IntelSat 10(68.5°E)
• Downlink Frequency 4,054Mhz
• FEC Rate 3/4
• Symbol Rate 4.4MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Vertical
• Color System PAL Standard
Asia(Eastern), Oceania, Pacifi c• Satellite IntelSat 8(166.0°E)
• Downlink Frequency 3,815Mhz
• FEC Rate 3/4
• Symbol Rate 4.4MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Vertical
• Color System NTSC Standard
America, Europe• Satellite IntelSat 9(58.0°W)
• Downlink Frequency 3,880Mhz
• FEC Rate 7/8
• Symbol Rate 27.690MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Horizontal
• Color System NTSC Standard
Asia & Oceania• Satellite AsiaSat 3S(105.5°E)
• Downlink Frequency 3,755Mhz
• FEC Rate 7/8
• Symbol Rate 4.4MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Vertical
• Color System PAL Standard
Regional(Free to Air) Europe I• Satellite Hotbird(13.0°E)
• Downlink Frequency 12,207Mhz
• FEC Rate 3/4
• Symbol Rate 27.500MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Horizontal
• Color System PAL Standard
Europe II• Satellite Astra(19.2°E)
• Downlink Frequency 11,509Mhz
• FEC Rate 5/6
• Symbol Rate 22MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Vertical
• Color System PAL Standard
Arab, Northern Africa• Satellite Badr(ArabSat)(26.0°E)
• Downlink Frequency 12,111Mhz
• FEC Rate 3/4
• Symbol Rate 27.5MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Horizontal
• Color System PAL Standard
New Zealand• Satellite IntelSat 8(Ku-Band)(166.0°E)
• Downlink Frequency 12,491Mhz
• FEC Rate 3/4
• Symbol Rate 4.4MS/s
• Downlink Polarization Vetical
• Color System PAL Standard
Arirang Today
Diplomacy Lounge
Multilingual Subtitle Service Launched (English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, M
alay-Indonesian)
Korea for the World,the World for Korea
Regional Manager
North America Matt Lee e-mail [email protected]
South America Soyeoung Han e-mail [email protected]
Europe Hyemi Lee e-mail [email protected]
Asia Leo Park e-mail [email protected]
Hyunju Cho e-mail [email protected]
Moon H. Lee e-mail [email protected]
www.arirang.co.krArirang TV’s programs are available via our on-air or VOD service.
You can also enjoy listening to live Arirang Radio through the Internet.
Tel 82-2-3475-5344 Fax 82-2-3475-5306