Christian Broadcasting System

Not to be confused with CBS.
Christian Broadcasting System
TypeRadio network (1995–present)
Television network (2002–present)
Country
South Korea
FoundedApril 2, 1954; 70 years ago (1954-04-02)
HeadquartersMokdong
Broadcast area
South Korea, United States
Key people
Kim Jin-oh (President)
Launch date
  • Radio: December 15, 1995; 28 years ago (1995-12-15)
  • Television: March 1, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-03-01)
Official website
www.cbs.co.kr
Subsidiary

The Christian Broadcasting System (CBS) is a South Korean religious radio and television network aimed at the country's Christian population.

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.[1] 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.[2] As a result, the network was affected by the Policy for Merger and Abolition of the Press, which limited press freedom in the country.[3]

In 1992, the network moved its headquarters to from Jongno to Mok-dong.[2]

In 1995, the station opened CBS Music FM.[4]

In 1998, CBS launched another radio station, CBS Pyojun FM.[5]

In 2002, CBS TV was launched.[6] From 2005, CBS commenced international broadcasting, with its programs available in the United States.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ 敎派不協和로 진통겪는 基督敎放送局, 《동아일보》, 1969.8.23
  2. ^ a b "기독교방송 목동사옥 신축 이전".
  3. ^ 김중호, 기자도 서슬퍼런 신군부 총칼 앞에 숨죽여야만 했다, 노컷뉴스
  4. ^ "Fm 개국 앞둔 CBS 權晧景 사장".
  5. ^ "CBS 표준 FM 98.1MHz 개국".
  6. ^ "[ 2002년 3월 7일(목) 주요 경제 일정 ]".
  7. ^ "CBS Tv, 미주지역 위성송출 시대 개막".