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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 2026
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01 Upholding the principles of
journalism grounded in public
value and trust -
02 Leading the future of broadcasting
through innovation in AI
technologies -
03 Fulfilling the mission of public
service media by advancing the
values of coexistence -
04 Creating moments of inspiration
that bring the nation together -
05 Shaping the future of the
broadcasting industry with
distinctive, high-quality content -
06 Leading K-culture through the
production of globally targeted
content


