What is Korean Broadcasting System?
The '''Korean Broadcasting System''' ('''KBS'''; {{korean|한국방송공사|hanja=韓國放送公社|rr=Han-guk Bangsong Gongsa|mr=Han’guk Pangsong Kongsa}}) is one of the biggest [[South Korean television|South Korean television networks]]. It was established in 1927. KBS [[headquarters]] are in the [[Yeouido]] district of [[Seoul]]. The purposes of KBS can be divided into 3 parts. #Making good broadcasting culture #Creating national culture #Globalization of Korean culture == History == KBS started the country's first [[radio]] broadcasting service in 1927 as Kyeongseong Broadcasting Corporation (JODK). After liberation, it changed the name to Seoul Central Broadcasting Station in 1947. It launched Korea's first television broadcasting service in 1961. A system of [[public broadcasting]] was established in 1973. For reinforcement of public management, [[KBS1|1TV]] and [[KBS Radio 1|Radio1]] have not run a [[advertisement|commercial]] since October 1994. First broadcasting HD programs in 2001, KBS completely changed to digital broadcasting in 2012. There are 18 regional stations and 11 overseas branches. There are eight [[subsidiary]] companies such as KBSN, KBS Business and KBS Media, which manage KBS content. KBS is run by public funds from the [[Government of South Korea|South Korean government]]. == Channels == === TV === * KBS 1TV - Airs [[current affairs]], sports, documentary, news, culture and environment. Since 2012, this channel never goes off the air during the day. * KBS 2TV - Airs drama, entertainment and programs for children. Comparing to 2TV, it has less regional self-programs. * KBS WORLD - Airs KBS's famous programs in real time to other countries in the world with a international satellite. === Radio === * KBS Radio 1 - News, current affairs, drama, documentary and culture. It also provides disaster broadcasting as the public broadcasting. * KBS Radio 2 - Family entertainment. * KBS Radio 3 - The station of social welfare for a neglected class of people and the disabled. * KBS 1FM - Classical music and fol