Arirang Radio

Arirang Radio is an English-language international broadcaster in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation in 1996. It receives government subsidies.

Arirang Radio
Broadcast areaSouth Korea
Worldwide
FrequencyFM: 88.7 (Jeju)
FM: 88.1 (Seogwipo)
FM: 101.9 (Daejeong)
Sirius XM Radio 144
First air date2003
Language(s)English
OperatorKorea International Broadcasting Foundation
Websitearirangradio.com

Arirang Radio can be accessed through Jeju FM, Arirang Cast, smart phone applications (IOS/Android) and On Air service on Arirang's website, with the purpose of bringing the world to Korea culture.

Arirang Radio delivers various Korean cultures to the world. You can enjoy programs about K-pop, traditional culture, traveling, lifestyle information, current news and more 24/7.

History

Milestones
  • 10 April 1996: Korea Broadcasting Foundation founded
  • 1 September 2003: Arirang FM broadcasting launched
  • September 2005: Satellite digital multimedia broadcasting is launched (nationwide)
  • 1 December 2005: Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting launched[1][2]
  • April 2008: Began provide English news for YTN Radio
  • February 2009: Established of Busan e-FM(90.5 MHz)
  • April 2010 : Launched Arirang Radio for ios
  • January 2011: Launched Arirang Radio for Androids
  • August 2012: Satellite digital multimedia broadcasting is end (nationwide)
  • November 2012: Launched Arirang Jeju FM Dae-jeong transmission (101.9 MHz)
  • September 2013: Began broadcasting in Hong Kong through DBC
  • August 2014: Launched Widget "Maru" application for PC

How to Listen

○ Internet homepage

Click ‘On Air’ at www.arirangradio.com

○ maru (Arirang Radio widget)

Download ‘maru’ from the Arirang Radio homepage

○ Smart phone application

Download 'Arirang Radio'

○ FM Radio in Jeju

Tune into 88.7 in Jeju City, 88.1 in Seogwipo City and 101.9 in Daejeong

○ T-DMB in Seoul Gyeonggi and Incheon

Search ‘Arirang Radio’ SBS U

○ SiriusXM in USA

Search Ch.144

References
  1. "Arirang Radio to Go On Air in U.S." Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
  2. "Arirang CEO Sees Chinese TV as Bridge for Exporting Korean Culture". Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 2012-04-07.


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