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Broadcasting Media Communications Committee releases 2024 broadcast assessment; KBS1, MBN top scores by platform

South Korea\'s Broadcasting Media Communications Committee approved the 2024 broadcast assessment results for 371 stations operated by 153 broadcasters at a plenary meeting on July 22. The results will be reflected in broadcaster re-licensing and re-approval reviews. KBS1 recorded the highest score among national terrestrial TV channels, while MBN ranked top among comprehensive programming channel operators. The committee also approved the 2025 assessment basic plan and will disclose detailed results on its website.

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Semyung University independent outlet Danbi News approved as IFCN verified fact-checker

Danbi News, a non-profit independent media outlet run by Semyung University’s Graduate School of Journalism, has been officially approved as a verified fact-checking organisation by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). The school said Danbi News obtained the status on July 18. It becomes the second South Korean media organisation with IFCN verification, following JTBC. IFCN is a voluntary global network of fact-checking organisations based at the Poynter Institute.

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Netflix logs record 97 billion viewing hours in first half of 2026

Netflix released its \"What We Watched\" report for the first half of 2026 on Thursday, covering viewing for all titles available on the service. Netflix members worldwide watched more than 97 billion hours, the highest level for any half-year period. Five of the top 10 series were first-season titles. The U.S. series \"His Story & Her Story\" ranked first with 104 million views, while South Korean series \"True Education\" logged 48.2 million views.