Christian Broadcasting System
South Korean broadcaster From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Christian Broadcasting System (CBS) is a South Korean religious radio and television network. It airs both religious and non religious programming.
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 Christian Broadcasting System in Daegu | |
| Type | Radio network (1995–present) Television network (2002–present) |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Founded | April 2, 1954 |
| Headquarters | Mokdong |
Broadcast area | South Korea, United States |
Key people | Kim Jin-oh (President) |
Launch date |
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Official website | www |
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History
CBS commenced broadcasting on December 15, 1954, as a radio station (with the call sign HLKY) for the purpose of establishing the first religious missionary network in Korea.[1] The network was known for its contributions to human rights, democratization of economy, and for its political stance against the authoritarian regimes of the 1960s to the 1980s.[2] As a result, the network was affected by the Policy for Merger and Abolition of the Press, which limited press freedom in the country.[3]
In 1992, the network moved its headquarters to from Jongno to Mok-dong.[2]
In 1995, the station opened CBS Music FM.[4]
In 1998, CBS launched another radio station, CBS Pyojun FM.[5]
In 2002, CBS TV was launched.[6] From 2005, CBS commenced international broadcasting, with its programs available in the United States.[7]
See also
- No Cut News, a daily newspaper owned by the network
References
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