Christian_Broadcasting_System

Christian Broadcasting System

Christian Broadcasting System

South Korean broadcaster


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

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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]

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References

  1. 敎派不協和로 진통겪는 基督敎放送局, 《동아일보》, 1969.8.23
  2. "기독교방송 목동사옥 신축 이전".

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