South Korea - Regulation and Spectrum - History

08.03.2013

The Ministry of Communication Committee (KCC) governs broadcasting. The KCC is responsible for the development of broadcasting technology, spectrum management, and the licensing of stations. The KCC is also responsible for regulation of content and advertising, as well as authorising and recommending licences. Only one licence is awarded to the multiplex operator, who can then either provide their own programmes or can lease capacity to other programme providers. The government divided the country into six regional broadcasting areas and 13 new nationwide broadcast licences have been granted for DMB services.

17.10.2012

The Ministry of Communication Committee (KCC) governs broadcasting. The KCC is responsible for the development of broadcasting technology, spectrum management, and the licensing of stations. The KCC is also responsible for regulation of content and advertising, as well as authorising and recommending licences. Only one licence is awarded to the multiplex operator, who can then either provide their own programmes or can lease capacity to other programme providers. The government divided the country into six regional broadcasting areas and 13 new nationwide broadcast licences have been granted for DMB services.

15.10.2012

The Ministry of Communication Committee (KCC) governs broadcasting . The KCC is responsible for the development of broadcasting technology, spectrum management, and the licensing of stations . The KCC is also responsible for regulation of content and advertising, as well as authorising and recommending licences . Only one licence is awarded to the multiplex operator, who can then either provide their own programmes or can lease capacity to other programme providers . The government divided the country into six regional broadcasting areas and 13 new nationwide broadcast licences have been granted for DMB services