Arirang TV

Name

Arirang TV

Legal name

The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation

Website

https://www.arirang.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

International Radio Broadcasters (Shortwave/Satellite/Digital) (MPABAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Broadcasting Content Distribution & Interconnection (Sat/IP feeds) (MPABADAI), Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD), International TV Program Distribution (Sales/Output Deals) (MPABAMAD)

Keywords

• International broadcasting
• Korean media network
• Live television streaming
• Digital news content
• Cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation as a public service broadcaster for international K-Culture promotion
2. Advertising: Accepts advertisements through their Business/Advertisement page, generating revenue from corporate sponsors and advertisers targeting international Korean content audiences

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arirang TV is South Korea's international broadcasting network that delivers live television, on-demand video, news, cultural programs, and radio content to global audiences. It is operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, a non-profit government-affiliated entity founded in 1996 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Its core product is a multi-language, multi-channel media platform promoting Korean content, culture, news, and policy perspectives worldwide.

Product overview

Arirang TV is an international broadcasting network operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, offering a multi-platform content distribution system across live streaming, on-demand video, radio, and scheduled programming. The portfolio includes six core service categories: LIVE (real-time broadcasting), NEWS (news coverage), TV Programs (cultural and entertainment content), RADIO (audio programming), VOD (on-demand video), and Program Schedule. Key television programs include PERFORMARTS RELOAD for performing arts, SIMPLY K-POP for K-pop music, I'm Live for live performances, The Art of Pairing for lifestyle content, and K-CULTURE DIVE for cultural current affairs. The network also features radio programs like #daily K and ARIRANG RADIO NEWS, and specialized content series such as RESCENE Viral Revival. Content is available in Korean and English languages, reaching global audiences through the website and distribution partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arirang TV Live Channel
• Arirang News
• Arirang Radio
• Arirang VOD / On-Demand Content
• Cultural and Documentary Programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NvidiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned in news coverage about President Lee's San Francisco AI Declaration where Nvidia's Jensen Huang attended. This is a third-party news reference rather than a direct Arirang partnership.
• OpenAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentioned in news coverage about President Lee's San Francisco AI Declaration where OpenAI's Sam Altman attended. This is third-party news content rather than a direct Arirang partnership.
• Korean Government / Republic of KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArirang is the international broadcasting foundation established by the Korean government to promote Korean culture and K-Culture globally. The organization operates as an official government cultural initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KBS World: The international English-language broadcasting service of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Korea's flagship public broadcaster. Directly competes with Arirang for English-speaking international audiences seeking Korean news, culture, and K-Entertainment.
• MBC (Korean Broadcasting System): One of Korea's major terrestrial broadcasters producing news and entertainment with some international distribution. Comparable to Arirang in domestic Korean content production but differs in scale and international distribution focus.
• SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System): Major Korean terrestrial broadcaster producing news, K-Drama, and entertainment with international content licensing. Comparable to Arirang as a Korean content producer with global reach ambitions.
• NHK World-Japan: Japan's official international broadcasting service operated by NHK. Closest structural parallel to Arirang — a state-backed international broadcaster from an East Asian country promoting national culture, language, and soft power globally.
• CGTN (China Global Television Network): China's international English-language state broadcaster. Directly comparable to Arirang in business model — state-funded international broadcaster promoting national perspective, news, and culture to global English-speaking audiences.
• Al Jazeera English: Qatar-funded international English news broadcaster with multi-platform global distribution. Comparable to Arirang in state-funded international broadcasting model and global news/culture distribution.
• Deutsche Welle (DW): Germany's international public broadcaster funded by the federal government, offering news and culture programming in 30+ languages. Directly parallel to Arirang's government-funded international broadcasting model.
• France 24: French state-funded 24-hour international news channel broadcasting in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish. Closely comparable to Arirang in scope, funding model, and multi-language international broadcasting focus.
• Voice of America (VOA): US government-funded international broadcaster providing news and information in multiple languages. Comparable to Arirang as a state-funded international broadcaster, though larger in scale and more news-focused.

Emerging players

• TBS eFM (TBS Radio): Seoul Traffic Broadcasting System's English-language FM radio service targeting international residents and tourists in Seoul. Overlaps with Arirang Radio's English-language Korean-content mission but focuses on local Seoul audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arirangworld
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/arirang
• Facebookfacebook.com/arirangtv
• Instagraminstagram.com/arirangworld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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