KBS joins the Public Media Alliance
PMA is excited to announce that the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is the latest public media organisation to join our global association.
South Korea: Proposed PSM reforms
Reforms to strengthen the independence of South Korea’s public media are taking place against a backdrop of recent media freedom concerns.
KBS uses “cutting edge technology” in 2022 election coverage
South Korea’s largest and most trusted public broadcaster used technological innovation to push its election coverage to new heights.
KBS’ Covid-19 emergency broadcasting helps country’s pandemic response
The Korean Broadcasting System’s (KBS) emergency content has played a crucial role during the pandemic, as have other public media worldwide.
Beyond the licence fee: more PSM considering new funding models
The licence fee has remained a popular funding model for PSM. But it's under threat, and broadcasters are searching for an alternative.
Greece: Spread of ‘fake news’ legislation continues
While the South Korean government has quashed its plans to introduce a ‘fake news’ law, Greece is looking to impose such regulations.
Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill
The Public Media Alliance welcomes decision to back down on a proposed bill that could have significant repercussions for press freedom in South Korea.
South Korea: Proposed vote on ‘fake news’ bill postponed
The final vote on a proposed bill that many fear could undermine press freedom in South Korea has been postponed yet again.
South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law
South Korea may soon join the growing ranks of countries whose governments are introducing so-called “fake news” laws.
Proposed licence fee amendments for public broadcasters in Japan and South Korea
Contrasting proposals made for the licence fees of two of the largest public broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific.