KBS
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Korean Broadcasting System |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
KBS stands for Korean Broadcasting System, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
South Korea's national public broadcaster, running television channels KBS1 and KBS2, radio and the international service KBS World.
Example: The ceremony was broadcast live on KBS1.
Usage notes
Its roots go back to a radio station established in Seoul in 1927 during Japanese rule; KBS became a public corporation in 1973. Many Korean dramas and variety shows popular abroad aired first on KBS. It is funded mainly by a receiving fee.
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