Korean Broadcasting System

http://english.kbs.co.kr
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kbs_2

Korean Broadcasting System, also known as KBS, is a state-owned broadcaster headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 1927, the company operates with an estimated 1,400 employees and reported $876.1M in revenue as of 2025, qualifying it as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as the national broadcaster of South Korea.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1927

Headcount

1,394

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On August 3, 2026, the 2026 ROUND MUSIC FORUM concluded, taking place on July 30th and 31st at the Songdo Convensia in Incheon. The forum focused on cooperation among music festivals, tourism, and regional ecosystems across Korea and ASEAN. Earlier, on July 14, KBS entered an all-company crisis management mode, following a similar move by JTBC. The broadcaster anticipates a deficit exceeding 10 billion won this year and aims to restore management stability by implementing tighter budgeting and expanding revenue streams.

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Korean Broadcasting System offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Korean Broadcasting System's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.

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Korean Broadcasting System's revenues were less than $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Korean Broadcasting System's revenue into 8 different product categories, the largest of which is linear TV advertising (national). For full access to Korean Broadcasting System's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Oct

15th

2026

06:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Global Public Broadcasters Gather in Seoul for 2026 PBI Conference

Photo : KBS Anchor: Public broadcasters from around the world have gathered in Seoul to discuss how public media can preserve and promote national cultures while adapting to the digital transformation. The 2026 Public Broadcasters International(PBI) conference, hosted by KBS, is bringing together broadcasters and media experts to explore the role of public media in an era of rapid technological change, misinformation and growing commercial pressures.

KBS South Korea

Oct

9th

2026

06:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Korean Broadcasting System reopens office in Vietnam

Hang said the bureau reopening will contribute to enhancing mutual understanding and promoting the Vietnam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. She noted that KBS is now the fifth Korean media outlet to have a bureau in Vietnam and the 31st foreign media organisation operating in the country.

Voice of Vietnam

Aug

19th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

KBS Expands AI Ecosystem with New Production Hub – ABU

Nargiza Numanova Head of Secretary-General’s Office Nargiza is an experienced professional responsible for strategic development, members engagement, external relations and marketing. She started her career at the National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan (MTRK) and has worked for 25 years in the international relations and broadcasting.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Aug

3rd

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

KBS 뉴스

The 2026 ROUND MUSIC FORUM took place for two days on July 30th and the 31st at the Songdo Convensia in Incheon, focusing on cooperation, music festivals, tourism and regional ecosystems across Korea and ASEAN

KBS GLOBAL

Jul

28th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

KBS Strengthens Public Service Broadcasting Through Global Engagement – ABU

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Jul

21st

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

KBS Leads Korean Broadcasters in First

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Jul

14th

2026

09:36

B2B Tag

Following JTBC, KBS has also entered an all-company crisis management mode. With a deficit of more t.. JTBC, followed by KBS, enters emergency management mode... "A deficit of more than 10 billion won is expected this year"

Following JTBC, KBS has also entered an all-company crisis management mode. With a deficit of more than 10 billion won expected this year, the broadcaster plans to restore management stability through tighter budgeting and expanded revenue.

Maeil Business Newpaper

Jul

14th

2026

03:46

Cost Cutting, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Cost Cutting

KBS Also Faces Crisis Following JTBC

Following JTBC, KBS has also taken steps to address its management crisis. KBS recorded a deficit of about ₩10.0 billion KRW (about $6.67 million USD) in the first half of this year and plans to fully focus on cost reduction and business normalization by activating a crisis management system.

Koreaboo

Jul

8th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

KBS 뉴스

[Anchor]With the revised Information and Communications Network Act, also known as the False Information Act, taking effect, the government has announced the platforms that will be subject to new obligations to respond to false and manipulated information.The list includes nine domestic and overseas platforms, including Naver, Kakao, and Google.Kim Jin-ho reports.[Report]Under the revised law, a total of nine platforms are subject to the new regulations.The domestic platforms are Naver, Kakao, Nate, Daum, and DC Inside.

KBS GLOBAL

Jul

1st

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

KBS World Cup Broadcast Draws Strong Nationwide Viewership – ABU

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Jun

17th

2026

11:43

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

JTBC spent 190 billion won to secure broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But viewers did n.. JTBC Spent 190 Billion Won on the World Cup, but KBS Came Out on Top [Breakthrough]

JTBC spent 190 billion won to secure broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But viewers did not choose JTBC. KBS, which joined the joint broadcast, took the top spot in ratings, and JTBC's ambitious World Cup gamble stumbled from the very first match.

MKRU

Jun

16th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

A republic without shareholders Part II

On the morning of January 5, 1998, a television appeal went out across South Korea. The Korean Broadcasting System, then the country’s most trusted institution after the family altar, asked its viewers to bring their gold to designated collection points.

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Korean Broadcasting System currently holds 14 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including baseball, futsal, beach soccer, athletics, soccer | association football, volleyball, winter sports and multi-sport.