Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

KBS provides vulgar Arte-mistranslation during moon mission launch livestream

Korea’s major broadcast channel KBS issued a public apology on Thursday for the use of accidental AI-generated profanity in its subtitles during the channel's YouTube livestream for the Artemis II launch on Wednesday.

2026-04-03

KBS to roll out 'K-Channel 82' in U.S. through Sinclair Broadcast Group deal

KBS signed a deal with U.S. station group Sinclair Broadcast Group to bring free KBS programming to about 30 million U.S. households through a new channel on Sinclair’s broadcast network, Korea's state broadcaster said Monday.

2026-03-16

Korean broadcasters sue OpenAI alleging unauthorized use of content

Korea’s major television broadcasters have filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT developer OpenAI, alleging that their news content was used without authorization to train the company's generative AI service.

2026-02-23

Cho Sae-ho to leave 'You Quiz on the Block,' 'Two Days and One Night' amid ties to alleged underground figure

Entertainer Cho Sae-ho will leave two major variety shows — tvN's “You Quiz on the Block” and KBS2’s “Two Days and One Night” — after allegations surfaced online that he maintained ties with a man alleged to be involved in organized crime.

2025-12-09

Broadcasters air tribute programs to commemorate late actor Lee Soon-jae's storied career

Major broadcasters including KBS and MBC are airing special tribute programs to commemorate veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, who died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

2025-11-26

KBS 2TV's 'Dogs are Incredible' returns with new co-host and training format

KBS 2TV's pet-training variety show "Dogs are Incredible" will return for a second season on Oct. 9, with comedian Lee Kyung-kyu returning as co-host and singer Youngtak joining as a new face.

2025-09-18

Teen arrested for bomb threat at former Andong Station plaza

Police arrested a teenager in Seoul on Friday for threatening to set off an explosive on the same day at the former Andong Station plaza in North Gyeongsang. Authorities said officers apprehended the suspect at a home in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District.

2025-08-15

Lee Young-ae returns to KBS after 26 years with new series 'Lucky Day'

Actor Lee Young-ae is set to star in a KBS drama series, tentatively titled "Lucky Day," the network said Friday.

2025-07-11

KBS probing 'accidental' post by World account in support of PPP's Kim

A recent comment supporting conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo, posted on YouTube from an official KBS account, was an "accident," the broadcaster said Tuesday.

2025-05-28

'Two Days and One Night' team warns against impersonators after spate of restaurant reservation no-shows

Beware of those pretending to be us, says the production team of KBS's popular variety show "Two Days and One Night" (2007-) franchise.

2025-04-29