Insurrection trial broadcasts turn courtrooms into stages, critics say

Critics say the televised coverage of the insurrection trial related to the emergency martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024, has turned courtrooms into stages, undermining the dignity and authority of the judiciary.

2026-02-12

Court gives permission for live broadcast coverage of ex-first lady sentencing hearing

A Seoul court on Tuesday approved live broadcast coverage of the first verdict for former first lady Kim Keon Hee, whose case includes allegations of stock price manipulation and bribery tied to the Unification Church.

2026-01-27

Oscars telecast to move off broadcast TV to YouTube in 2029

The annual Academy Awards telecast will move from the ABC broadcast network to stream live on YouTube around the world starting in 2029, organizers said on Wednesday.

2025-12-18

Court allows broadcast of ex-President Yoon's insurrection trial

A Seoul court on Wednesday granted a special counsel team's request to broadcast the insurrection trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025-10-01

National Assembly, led by DP, passes contentious broadcasting bill

The National Assembly passed one of three controversial broadcasting bills aimed at reducing government influence over public broadcasters, with the Democratic Party (DP) railroading the bill despite objections from the People Power Party (PPP).

2025-08-21

South starts taking down border loudspeakers in effort to reduce tensions with North

South Korea began dismantling its border loudspeakers used to blare propaganda into North Korea, officials said Monday. The decision comes less than two months after the government halted such broadcasts in an effort to de-escalate tensions.

2025-08-04

South Korean spy agency halts broadcasts targeting North Korea as Seoul ramps up peace efforts

South Korea’s intelligence agency has reportedly stopped all radio and television broadcasts aimed at North Korea this month, according to multiple private broadcasters, marking a significant shift in Seoul’s approach toward Pyongyang.

2025-07-21

South Korea tells North Korea that its troops are in Russia on loudspeaker broadcast

South Korea confirmed North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia on loudspeaker broadcasts.

2024-10-21

DMZ residents suffer from North Korean loudspeakers, blame defector groups

Residents of villages located within the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and Civilian Control Line areas of Paju, Gyeonggi, are suffering due to North Korea’s loudspeaker broadcasts targeting the South.