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Telecommunications & Media

Cable TV responsible for broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, strong universal service role

Lee Jong-kwan (이종관), a senior expert member at Shin & Kim, called for a reorientation of media policy toward sustainability and regionality to secure cable TV’s future. He said cable TV provides low-cost live broadcasting and supports broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, giving it a strong universal service character. He cited declining revenues and profits for system operators since 2013 alongside rising content fees.

Telecommunications & Media

Broadcast development fund cut fails again; cable TV keeps 1.5 percent for 10th year

South Korea\'s cable TV industry has again failed to secure a cut in its contribution rate to the Broadcasting and Communications Development Fund, as the Broadcast Media Communications Commission plans to issue 2026 bills using the current rate. The industry says a reduction discussed under the Ministry of Science and ICT returned to square one after a new body was created and duties transferred. Operators cite worsening profitability and fairness issues versus other broadcasters.

Telecommunications & Media

Korea parliament science, ICT committee completes second-half lineup with AI budget, misinformation on agenda

South Korea\'s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee begins second-half activities after ruling and opposition parties completed member assignments. The panel is expected to focus on securing budgets and setting investment priorities for government AI projects, ensuring power supply for AI data centres and chip plants, and overhauling broadcasting and telecom rules. It is also set to debate regulation of false and manipulated information, follow-up work on the AI basic law and media fund financing.