Arirang PR | Introduction

Founded by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, Arirang Radio, Korea's premier English-language radio station, takes a key role in promoting Korea's dynamic image, as well as offering resources on magnificent attractions that foreign tourists can enjoy.

Targeting both domestic and international listeners, Arirang Radio which not only provides useful information on real life, including life & culture, weather, traffic, trips and more, but also delivers up-to-the minute domestic and international news in a timely manner aims to help international listeners understand the development of Korean tourism through the recognition of Korean culture and arts and serve to spread the globalization of Korea.

With FM radio service available on Jeju Island and DMB service available in satellite and terrestrial formats nationwide, we have enlarged our programs with international news and current affairs, striving to constantly improve our programming to further satisfy listeners' requests.

Arirang Radio is committed to strengthening our country's competitive power in the ever-competitive media market and working for Korean citizens to lead the world.

ARIRANG RADIO MILESTONES


		2002. 12. 13			Arirang receives FM broadcasting license

		2003. 09. 01			Arirang FM broadcasting is launched (18hrs)

		2003. 10. 01			Arirang FM extends its broadcasting (22hrs)

		2005. 09. 01			2005. 09. 01 Satellite digital multimedia broadcasting launches (Channel 43)

		2005. 12. 01			Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting launches

		2006. 09. 01			Internet broadcasting service "Arirang Cast" begins

		2008. 04. 30			Begins to provide English news for YTN radio

		2009. 02. 27			Begins to broadcast in Pusan province through Pusan e-FM. (90.5MHz)

		2010. 04. 05			Launched Arirang radio smart phone application service


			"Korea for the World, the World for Korea" Arirang, Korea’s representative international broadcasting station, strives to enhance relationships with the global community by spreading the image of Korea through its TV and Radio programming.