Station Profile
Arirang TV is a South Korean international English-language television network owned and operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation. Launched on February 3, 1997, the broadcaster delivers news, cultural, political, and economic programming tailored from a Korean perspective to an international audience across 134 countries.
Throughout its operational history, the network has functioned on a relatively modest budget compared to other global international broadcasters. In 2011, the station was subject to an investigation regarding an embezzlement scheme involving underpaid staff and borrowed-name bank accounts, and later experienced substantial budget cuts in 2018 that resulted in the reduction of nearly 200 staff positions.
- Operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation
- Transmits news and cultural programming to 134 countries worldwide
- Launched broadcasting operations on February 3, 1997
Source: Arirang TV. This overview is compiled from public encyclopedia entries and directory records; we do not own or operate this channel.
About Arirang TV
Based in South Korea, Arirang TV provides content cataloged under News, General.
The launch date for Arirang TV is documented as February 3, 1997.
Ownership records attribute Arirang TV to Korea International Broadcasting Foundation.
Arirang TV is also known as 아리랑 국제방송.
Arirang TV offers 2 feeds, including SD in 480i.
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Channel Details
- Country
- South Korea
- Categories
- News, General
- Languages
- English
- Launched
- February 3, 1997
- Owners
- Korea International Broadcasting Foundation
- Format
- 480i
- Channel ID
- ArirangTV.kr
Broadcast coverage
The intended broadcast area for Arirang TV is South Korea, operating in Asia/Seoul.
View 2 listed feeds for Arirang TV (HD, SD), featuring programming in English.
Broadcast Feeds
| Feed | Broadcast area | Timezone | Languages | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD | South Korea | Asia/Seoul | English | 1080i |
| SDMain Feed | South Korea | Asia/Seoul | English | 480i |
Publicly Listed Streams
| Stream | Quality | Notes | Watch Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arirang TV HD | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
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| Arirang TV | 1080p | — | Watch Stream |
| Arirang TV | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
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| Arirang TV | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
| Arirang TV | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
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| Arirang TV | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
| Arirang | 576p | — | Watch Stream |
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How to Access This Channel
Review the Arirang TV entry details, including country of origin (South Korea) and available broadcast feeds (2 listing: SD).
Visit the official broadcaster portal for Arirang TV at arirang.com to check regional programming schedules and source info.
Select Watch to load the stream for Arirang TV in an external web player; broadcast availability may vary by region or broadcaster status.
