Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union reported that Arirang TV has launched a new programme, Tales of Hansik , that examines Korea’s culinary culture. Tales of Hansik focuses on Hansik’s (Korean cuisine’s) excellence, nutritional values and scientific Korean recipes. Separately, Rapid TV News reported that the show is set to introduce 13 different segments covering the history of Korean cuisine, how to cook it, and the cuisine’s nutritional benefits. … [Read more...] about Arirang TV launches Korean culinary show
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ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
The ABU TV Market Forum, organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), saw more than 100 broadcasters and content specialists representing 40 countries come together in Kuala Lumpur last week to set out a blueprint for a Pan-Asia Pacific content market. Called the ABU TV Program Market, the event is set to take place from 2014. ABU Secretary-General Javad Mottaghi said he was pleased with the level of engagement and support from all the stakeholders for a regional market and that the … [Read more...] about ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
ABU brings Olympics to North Korea
Seoul, South Korea – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has licenced the broadcast rights for the Olympic Games to KRT, the national broadcaster of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The ABU delegation comprising of President Kim In-Kyu, Secretary General Javad Mottaghi, and Director of Sports John Barton signed the deal last week in Pyongyang with broadcasters and officials associated with the DPRK. Dr. Kim In-Kyu said that the union has also provided other key … [Read more...] about ABU brings Olympics to North Korea
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has been inducted by the ITU-T as a sector member. ITU-T is one of the three sectors of the International Telecommunication Union and focuses on development of telecommunication standards (telephony, mobile, IPTV, etc). ITU-T is also active in other areas such as ICTs, broadband connectivity and audio visual media accessibility. ABU is already an active member of the Radiocommunication and Development sectors of the ITU. The Union is also now a member of … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
Launch of ABU Early Warning Broadcasting Systems
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) announced a new partnership on Early Warning Broadcasting Systems (EWBS) with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The ABU Early Warning Broadcast Media Initiative will identify the technical and programming needs in advancing early warning systems. The plan will focus on the accuracy and timely delivery on the technical level, and on the dissemination of messages through productions of television and … [Read more...] about Launch of ABU Early Warning Broadcasting Systems
ABU signs new Olympics deal; plans extensive games coverage
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has signed an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for broadcast rights to the next Winter and Summer Olympic Games. The ABU will represent 22 countries for Vancouver 2010 (Winter) and London 2012 (Summer). The ABU successfully bid for exclusive free to air rights. Pay/cable rights were sold to ESPN Star for an undisclosed sum. New Media rights would be subject to further bidding, with ABU having the intent to acquire the new media … [Read more...] about ABU signs new Olympics deal; plans extensive games coverage
