03/07/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/07/2023 08:13
The Global Task Force for public media congratulates KBS, the Korean Broadcasting System, on its 50th anniversary as a public service media organization.
Initially launched as a state-run broadcaster in 1927, KBS has been shaped by a complex history that includes the Korean War, democratization, and rapid economic development, resulting in its transition to a public service model in March 1973.
"We are thrilled to be celebrating a half century of public service as South Korea's national public broadcaster. As disinformation and polarization continue to worsen, and commercial digital media platforms entrench their dominance worldwide, we need independent public media now more than ever. KBS is so proud to be the most trusted media brand in South Korea, to be part of the global family of public service media, and to be a member of the Global Task Force."The Global Task Force for public media is:
About the Global Task Force
The Global Task Force for public media exists to promote and defend the values of public media-access, accuracy, accountability, creativity, impartiality, independence and high standards of journalism-all of which underpin an informed and healthy democracy.