Christian Broadcasting System

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

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

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. "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".
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