Seoul - Samsung Electronics and KT, South Korea's dominant fixed-line operator, have set up a partnership to propel IPTV sales amid increasing demand for such services in one of the world's most Internet savvy countries. According to The Korea Times, the partnership will see Samsung offer 42-inch plasma display panels (PDP) and 40-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) "Bordeaux" TVs at specially discounted prices to new subscribers to the Mega TV service. Officials from Samsung and KT are reported … [Read more...] about Samsung, KT join forces to propel IPTV
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KOCCA’s new Man as CEO and President
Seoul - Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA) named Ko S. Man as CEO and President. Ko has worked for 35 years as a producer and executive director, and has served as CEO at EBS and Director at MBC TV. Kim, Jong-Min, Minister of Culture and Tourism said, "As the head of an institution that supports the cultural industry, which represents the next key growth–driving industry, the new CEO of KOCCA should focus on creative content development, nurturing human resources and global marketing … [Read more...] about KOCCA’s new Man as CEO and President
KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
Seoul - Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA) has appointed Ko S. Man as its CEO and President. Ko has worked for 35 years as a producer and executive director, and has served as CEO at EBS and Director at MBC TV. Kim, Jong-Min, Minister of Culture and Tourism said, "As the head of an institution that supports the cultural industry, which represents the next key growth–driving industry, the new CEO of KOCCA should focus on creative content development, nurturing human resources and … [Read more...] about KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
Dramas, sport multi-screen hits in Korea
Koreans love watching Korean dramas, sitcoms, variety shows, soccer and other sports, and movies – regardless of the size of screen. In general, programs that are popular on free-to-air TV are also the ones that consumers are devouring on mobile appliances and via V0D. Korean dramas are the most popular on-demand selections, together with children’s programs and Hollywood movies, according to Suran Seong, Seoul-based senior analyst for research firm Ovum. Each of the major … [Read more...] about Dramas, sport multi-screen hits in Korea
KT launches Mega TV in Korea with NDS’ conditional access systems
Seoul– KT has launched its broadband TV service Mega TV in Korea and has selected NDS to provide conditional access solutions for the new offering. The on-demand service is initially available in Seoul, Gwa-Cheon, Dong-Tan and selected cities in Kyung-Ki province The Mega TV service offers interactive TV services including an electronic program guide (EPG) developed by NDS; and a range of VOD programming including shows from Korean terrestrial TV operators KBS, MBC and SBS, as well as … [Read more...] about KT launches Mega TV in Korea with NDS’ conditional access systems
Star Sports to carry International Fight League programming
New York- Team-based professional mixed martial arts league, the International Fight League (IFL), and Alfred Haber Distribution (AHDI) has added Star TV as its first TV partner in Asia to carry IFL programming on the Star Sports platform which reaches more than 300 million viewers in 50 countries. According to Gareb Shamus, IFL co-founder and CEO, mixed martial arts has a "storied history" in Asia, and the organizers are “eager” for the emerging fan base to see the IFL on a regular … [Read more...] about Star Sports to carry International Fight League programming
