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IPTV industry urges easing of fee and terms rules; US Communications Commission says it agrees with direction but needs to pace changes
South Korea\'s IPTV industry urged the Korea Communications Commission to ease regulations on fees, terms and advertising. At a seminar at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, the head of the Korea IPTV Broadcasting Association called for legislation to pass in the autumn regular session. Speakers said shrinking advertising and production show an industry downturn despite stable subscriber numbers. The commission said it agrees with deregulation and a shift to post regulation, but called for balanced safeguards.
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Korea IPTV Broadcasting Association appoints Yoo Yong-hwa as new chairman
The Korea IPTV Broadcasting Association (KIBA) appointed Yoo Yong-hwa (유용화), a professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, as its new chairman, the association said on March 19. KIBA confirmed the appointment after resolutions by its board on March 11 and its general meeting on the same day. Yoo is set to take office on April 1 for a two-year term. His career includes academic and media roles.
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KT, SK Broadband, LG Uplus launch IPTV VOD gift voucher usable across all three platforms
KT, SK Broadband and LG Uplus launched a VOD gift voucher that can be used on any of the three IPTV platforms. Users can register it on any IPTV platform by entering the voucher number in the IPTV menu, which converts it into a payment method to access VOD content such as films and dramas. The companies plan to expand distribution channels and are running a 20 percent discount promotion through next month.
