The Christian Broadcasting System (CBS) is a South Korean religious radio and television network. It airs both religious and non religious programming.
History
CBS commenced broadcasting on December 15, 1954, as a radio station (with the call sign HLKY) for the purpose of establishing the first religious missionary network in Korea.
[敎派不協和로 진통겪는 基督敎放送局, 《동아일보》, 1969.8.23]
The network was known for its contributions to human rights, democratization of economy, and for its political stance against the authoritarian regimes of the 1960s to the 1980s.
As a result, the network was affected by the
Policy for Merger and Abolition of the Press
Policy for Merger and Abolition of the Press () is a South Korean policy implemented by president Chun Doo-hwan in November 1980 to limit the freedom of press.
Development
In 1979, through the December 12th coup, Chun Doo-hwan rose to power and ...
, which limited press freedom in the country.
In 1992, the network moved its headquarters to from
Jongno
Jongno or Jong-ro () is a trunk road and one of the oldest major east–west thoroughfares in Seoul, South Korea. Jongno connects Gwanghwamun Plaza to Dongdaemun.
The area surrounding Jongno is a part of Downtown Seoul and one of the most ...
to
Mok-dong
Mok-dong () is a ward of Yangcheon District, Seoul, South Korea. Commonly referred to as a "special education district", the upper-middle to upper-class neighborhood is best known for its abundance of private institutions, or Hagwons, as well as ...
.
In 1995, the station opened CBS Music FM.
In 1998, CBS launched another radio station, CBS Pyojun FM.
In 2002, CBS TV was launched.
From 2005, CBS commenced international broadcasting, with its programs available in the United States.
See also
* ''
No Cut News
''No Cut News'' () is a daily newspaper run by South Korea's Christian Broadcasting System. Since November 2003, they have had a partnership with Central and Local News Media Networks(Over 30) for sharing of articles and photo content. In March ...
'', a daily newspaper owned by the network
References
South Korean radio networks
Broadcasting companies of South Korea
Christian mass media
Christianity in South Korea
Religious broadcasting
Mass media companies established in 1954
South Korean companies established in 1954
Radio stations established in 1954
Radio stations established in 1995
Television channels and stations established in 2002
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