Multilingual Subtitle Service Launched(English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Malay-Indonesian) Korea for the World, the World for Korea
BRIEF HISTORY Apr. 10, 1996 The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation is founded Feb. 3, 1997 Arirang TV domestic broadcasting is launched Aug. 12, 1999 Arirang TV embarks on overseas broadcasting (Asia-Pacific region) Sept. 26, 2000 Arirang TV launches worldwide broadcasting (Europe, Africa, the Americas) CHANNEL PROFILE Arirang TV, operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, is an international Englishlanguage network based in Seoul, South Korea. Launched in 1997, Arirang TV is currently viewed by more than 66.2 million households all over the globe. Reaching to every corner of the world, Arirang TV is to present an unbiased view and reliable information of Korea to the world through the wide range of programs, news, cultural, educational and entertainment shows, dramas, documentaries and more 24 hours a day. Sep. 1, 2003 FM Radio launched on Jeju Island in Korea Aug. 20, 2004 Arirang Arab channel is launched Sep. 1, 2005 Satellite DMB(digital multimedia broadcasting) is launched Dec. 1, 2005 Terrestrial DMB is launched Sep. 1, 2006 The Internet Broadcasting Serivce Arirang Cast begins
Arirang is at the heart of the world The channel, Arirang World offers the latest and in-depth Korea news through many of current affairs shows and news programs. Culturally diverse programs in particular featuring Korean culture, food and lifestyle show how Korean live in a daily life. In addition, entertainment programs on Arirang World bring viewers the vivid and detailed scope on Korean celebrities and their up-to-date news. Arirang World Channel Launch Date_August,1999 Languages_English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Russian, Indonesian, Malaysian and Korean Arirang World Reaching over 66.2 million households in 188 countries BADR(ARABSAT) INTELSAT-10 ASTRA ASIASAT35 HOTBIRD INTELSAT-8 INTELSAT-9 34.56 million 19.17 million 11.47 million 1.00 million Asia/Oceania Europe Americas Arab/Africa
Arirang International Broadcasting is always by your side Arirang Arab Channel Launch Date_August, 2004 Languages_Arabic, English and Korean Arirang TV always strives to be connected around the world. Arirang TV launched Arabic language service in 2004 to be closer to the Arab region. The viewers in Arab experience new and different culture by watching Arirnag Arab. Arirang TV broadcasts its programs with Arabic, English, and Korean to Arab regions 24 hours a day including 6 hours of Arabic language service everyday via Badr(Arabsat), the most influential broadcast satellite in the Arab region. AsiaSat3S Arirang Arab Badr(ArabSat) Partnerships with 1,147 hotels in 56 countries (more than 183,126 rooms) the number of rooms Asia/Oceania 148,031 Multilingual Subtitle Service To approach locals in specific areas, Arirang TV provides more language-subtitle service. (English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Malay-Indonesian) 11,996 22,749 350 Europe Americas Arab/Africa
Programming Breakdown 1 Entertainment : Dramas, cartoons, quiz shows, and coverage of the latest in music, movies, performing arts and sports Showbiz Extra Daily entertainment magazine show Pops in Seoul Music VJ Isak brings you the latest Koreanpop music information plus news about K-pop culture Daily Drama A famous and long running Korean drama anthology series e-sports A total package of e-sports Pops in Seoul Showbiz Extra Culture / Life Style : Programs about tourism, health, food, fashion, business, history and language Let s Speak Korean Korean language education program Heart to Heart Talk show starring people such as ambassadors to Korea, foreign CEOs, famous stars Edward s Live Kitchen A culinary show about global cuisines Documentary World A documentary series which will satiate you desire for information and fun Adventure Club A tour-info package introducing dynamic and fun mustexperience leisure sports in Korea Traveler s Korean Survival Korean-language program Heart to Heart Edward s Live Kitchen Culture / Life style Entertainment
Arirang TV s Partners Programming Breakdown 2 Current Affairs : Daily and Weekly news updates and talk show Arirang News Daily news toward a greater awareness and international understanding of Korea Diplomacy Lounge A weekly TV show exclusively on foreign affairs and diplomacy issues Intercontinental(Free to Air) Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe Regional(Free to Air) Europe I Prime Arirang A social-documentary series providing up-to-theminute and in-depth coverage of Korean social community Satellite IntelSat 10(68.5 E) Downlink Frequency 4,054Mhz Satellite Hotbird(13.0 E) Downlink Frequency 12,207Mhz Symbol Rate 27.500MS/s Downlink Polarization Horizontal Asia(Eastern), Oceania, Pacific Europe II Satellite IntelSat 8(166.0 E) Downlink Frequency 3,815Mhz Color System NTSC Standard Satellite Astra(19.2 E) Downlink Frequency 11,509Mhz FEC Rate 5/6 Symbol Rate 22MS/s America, Europe Arab, Northern Africa Satellite IntelSat 9(58.0 W) Downlink Frequency 3,880Mhz FEC Rate 7/8 Symbol Rate 27.690MS/s Downlink Polarization Horizontal Color System NTSC Standard Satellite Badr(ArabSat)(26.0 E) Downlink Frequency 12,111Mhz Symbol Rate 27.5MS/s Downlink Polarization Horizontal Asia & Oceania New Zealand Satellite AsiaSat 3S(105.5 E) Downlink Frequency 3,755Mhz FEC Rate 7/8 Satellite IntelSat 8(Ku-Band)(166.0 E) Downlink Frequency 12,491Mhz Downlink Polarization Vetical Arirang Today Diplomacy Lounge Reception Current Affairs Reception_How to Receive Arirang TV(DTH) Arirang Today A daily coverage on a variety of issues pertaining to Asian countries beyond Korea
www.arirang.co.kr Arirang TV s programs are available via our on-air or VOD service. You can also enjoy listening to live Arirang Radio through the Internet. Tel 82-2-3475-5344 Fax 82-2-3475-5306 Regional Manager North America Matt Lee e-mail sum12u@arirangtv.com South America Soyeoung Han e-mail syhan@arirangtv.com Europe Hyemi Lee e-mail ehyemi@arirangtv.com Asia Leo Park e-mail leopark@arirangtv.com Hyunju Cho e-mail hyunchi@arirangtv.com Moon H. Lee e-mail jy219@arirangtv.com