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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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Korea broadcast regulator sets up task force over JTBC rehabilitation filing
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission has formed a task force to monitor JTBC\'s rehabilitation filing, its chairman said at a full commission meeting. He said the regulator will closely review preparations so there is no disruption amid debate over universal viewing rights for the World Cup host broadcaster. Commissioners called for documents, scenario planning and possibly a CEO hearing. The commission also ordered corrective measures for terrestrial broadcasters and fined PP IHQ 10 million won.
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Bamito Wi to provide 4.6 billion won for local and small broadcaster programmes in 2026
The Broadcasting Media Communication Commission said on Thursday it had selected 48 programmes from 21 broadcasters for its 2026 production support scheme for local and small broadcasters. The support budget totals 4.6 billion won, up 1 billion won from a year earlier. The selected works include locally focused regular and current-affairs reporting, programmes aimed at strengthening competitiveness, and new content formats. The commission also created a new locally focused radio category.