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Cable TV urges relief from broadcast development fund burden as local public infrastructure in \'five poles, three specials\' era

South Korea\'s cable TV system operators urged the government to ease their broadcast development fund burden, stressing local channels\' role as public infrastructure. At a seminar at the National Assembly on June 30, speakers said local channels provide closely targeted reporting, election coverage and disaster broadcasting. Researchers presented a hyperlocal media index and said cable channels in South Gyeongsang and Ulsan outperformed terrestrial and private broadcasters in local coverage. Regulators said more discussion is needed.

AI & Enterprise

Microsoft updates platform to support AI agent and application development, operations

Microsoft held Microsoft Build 2026 on Tuesday and said it updated its platform to support developing and operating AI agents and applications. CEO Satya Nadella said the focus is on helping users create and scale value on a platform, and that Microsoft is expanding the foundation for developers through an AI stack spanning edge to cloud. The company introduced Microsoft IQ, the Microsoft Scout work agent, the MAI model family, and new security and governance offerings.

Telecommunications & Media

Assembly science committee approves bill to set up Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency

South Korea’s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee approved amendments to create the Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency under a broadcast media telecom commission. The bill would merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp and the Viewer Media Foundation, dissolving both on launch, with a planned 2027 start. The proposal faces hurdles including opposition party resistance, disputes over employment succession and business scope, and pushback from related ministries and organisations.