1953. 8. 15.

First Broadcast of ‘Voice of Free Korea’

English broadcast via local AM for resident foreigners (15 min.)

1955. 12. 1.

First Japanese Broadcast

First international broadcast of Voice of Free Korea (15 min. via AM)

1957. 9. 2.

First Korean Broadcast

First Broadcast in English and Korean to North America via 50Kw shortwave radio transmitters at Suwon Transmission Center.

1958. 4. 10.

First French Broadcast

1961. 2. 13.

First Russian Broadcast

1961. 7. 1.

´Voice of Korea´ renamed ´Seoul International Broadcasting´

Separated from former Jung-Ang Broadcasting Station

1961. 8. 10.

First Chinese Broadcast

1962. 1. 27.

Seoul International Broadcasting relocates to Namsan Mountain

1962. 8. 19.

First Spanish Broadcast

1962.

Relay broadcast of a baseball game in Japanese

Early 1960s

Seoul International Broadcasting producers invited to the Presidential Office of Cheong Wa Dae

1960s

Production Photos

Late 1960s

The producers of Seoul International Broadcasting

1968. 7. 25.

´Jung-Ang Broadcasting´ established
(Merger between Seoul Jung-Ang Broadcasting, Seoul TV Broadcasting and Seoul International Broadcasting)

1973. 3. 3.

Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) established

Transition from a state-run broadcaster to a public broadcaster

1973. 4. 1.

"Voice of Free Korea" renamed "Radio Korea"

1974-1979

Radio Korea’s Female Employees Invited to the Presidential Office of Cheong Wa Dae

1975. 6. 2.

First Indonesian Broadcast

1975. 9. 10.

Completion of Construction of Kimje Transmission Center

High voltage shortwave transmission made available

1975. 9. 10.

First Arabic Broadcast

1976. 11. 1.

Relocation from Namsan Mountain to Yeouido

1981. 5. 1.

First German Broadcast

1982. 8.

President Chun Doo-hwan’s Visit to Africa and Canada

1983. 6. 1.

First Portuguese Broadcast

(1994.10.31 Portuguese Service terminated)

1983. 8. 15.

The 30th Anniversary of Radio Korea

1980s

When Radio Korea’s Office was Located at the KBS Annex Building

1985. 6. 1.

First Italian Broadcast

(1994.10.31 Italian Service terminated)

1986 , 1987

Special Programs with Families of Korean Overseas Workers (Korean Service)

1988. 3. 1.

International News Broadcast Strengthened

1988.5

First Publication of Let´s Learn Korean (Korean Language Lesson)

Since its first publication, Let´s Learn Korean, including listening comprehension CDs, were published four times. (´91, ´92, ´02, ´09)

PLUS

1988. 8. 17.

Seoul hosts the 1988 Summer Olympics

1990. 4. 2

Radio Korea Signs Transmission Exchange Agreement with Radio Canada International (RCI)

(2012.6.27 The agreement terminated)

PLUS

1991. 1.

Expansion of Korean Service in the Middle East after the Outbreak of the Gulf War

Family messages conveyed to overseas workers in the Middle East after the communication cut-off during the Gulf War

PLUS

1993. 5.

Radio Korea signs transmission exchange agreement with BBC World

(2013.3.30 the agreement terminated)

1993. 8.15

The 40th Anniversary of Radio Korea International (RKI)

"Radio Korea" renamed "Radio Korea International (RKI)"

PLUS

1995.

THE History of Korea Published

The History of Korea published in seven languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, German and Indonesian) - Published 2nd time in 1996 with CD-ROMs

PLUS

1996.10.

Special Invitation Event of Outstanding Listeners

1997. 11. 3.

The Official Internet Website and Online Broadcast Service Launched

2000. 3. 3.

"The Rainbow Over the Korea Strait", the Most Popular and Long-Loved Japanese Program The 10,000th Episode Broadcast Live in Korea and Japan

(First aired on September 2nd, 1965)

2001.

The 1st Co-Production between RKI Chinese Service and CRI Chinese Service

(Co-produced annually for a total of 10 times until 2010)

PLUS

2002. 5. 3.

First Simultaneous Live Broadcast between KBS and NHK Radio 2

(Conducted 5 times until 2006)
The Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup of 2002 increased co-production between KBS Japanese Service and NHK (as well as other broadcasters in Japan)

2002. 5. 26.

The Singing Contest for Indonesian Industrial Trainees in Korea

2002. 5. 31.

Opening of 2002 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Korea and Japan

2003. 8. 15.

50th Anniversary of Radio Korea International

2004. 9. 11.

RKI´s First Special Recording of a K-Pop Open Concert with Audience

"Live KJ Connection"(Japanese Service) aired in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan

2005. 3. 3.

´Radio Korea International´ renamed ´KBS World Radio´

2005. 3 .3.

First Vietnamese Broadcast

PLUS

2005. 12. 1.

The 50th Anniversary of Japanese Service

2006. 9. 18.

Commencement of Russian Service via local AM in Moscow, Russia

2007. 3. 1.

Commencement of Indonesian Service via Radio Camajaya, a local FM in Jakarta

2007. 5. 18

First Broadcast of "VJ Seoul Expedition" (Chinese Service)

First simultaneous collaboration between VJ and radio programs

2007. 7

"70th Anniversary of the Forced Relocation of Koreans" produced in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Korean Service

2007. 11. 12

First Broadcast of "K-Pop Connection" (English Service)

KBS World Radio’s first internet-based K-Pop program

2007. 12. 9

The Singing Contest for Indonesian Workers Residing in South Korea

2009. 12.

First Broadcast of "K-Pop Star Interview" (Arabic Service)

Promoting K-Pop culture and Korean Wave, "Hallyu", in the Middle East

2010

Joint survey conducted by KBS-NHK

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the annexation of Korea, KBS World Radio Japanese Service and NHK conducted a joint survey to investigate public awareness in both countries. Results were used in press and production

2010. 3. 3

Celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Vietnamese Service. The 1st Singing contest for Vietnamese residents in South Korea

PLUS

2011. 5. 1

The 30th Anniversary of German Service

2011. 8. 10

The 50th Anniversary of Chinese Service

2011

"KPOP WORLD STAR"

KBS World Radio’s first "Hallyu" event. Online UCC public auditions conducted. Received the ABU Interactive Award

2012

"Dicover Korea"

KBS World Radio’s second "Hallyu" event. Essay contest with theme of "imaginary journey to Korea" conducted

2012 .9

Spanish Service holds a seminar on "Hallyu" and a K-Pop Concert

(Invited by University of Nayarit in Mexico)

PLUS

2012.12.8

A Special Program "South Korea-Vietnam Concert of Friendship" (Vietnamese Service)

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Vietnam. Year 2012 was the "year of friendship" between the two countries

2013. 5

The 2013 European Grand Prix Award Granted by the Korean Society of the Contemporary European Studies.

In recognition of its contribution to cooperation and exchange between South Korea and Europe through its foreign language broadcasts.

Event Outline Congratulations!!!
Thank you for your participation in the special event, “KBS World Radio and I.” The final 60 selected photos will be used on the cover of the verification card (or QSL card) for the 4th quarter of 2013, becoming part of the history of KBS World Radio.

Nick Sharpe
Great Britain
Muhammd Shamim.S.
India
Tran Thi Hien Nhi
Vietnam
Toshiyuki Yamaguchi
Japan
Yamileth Marina Guerra Cañas
El Salvador
Banna Cherif Mollah
Togo
Raed Mustafa Shehab
Palestine
Sun Ha Lee
Uruguay
Zhao Yadong
China
Ángel Ramírez Pérez
Mexico
Prithwiraj Purkayastha
India
Azni Binti Atrais
Malaysia
René Durand
France
Philippe Obré
Cote d'Ivoire
Jörg-Clemens Hoffmann
Germany
Benchohra Houria
Algeria
Hideki Soma
Japan
Juan Franco Crespo
Spain
Huang Liqiang
China
Hassiba Marrakchi
Tunisia
Xu Xuhua
China
Lutz Winkler
Germany
Madiono
Indonesia
Marwa Muhammad Abdel Hady
Egypt
Indra Kalita
India
Hayat&Jamila Kher
Morocco
Hideshige Sasaki
Japan
Javier Zaffora
Argentina
Paul Jamet
France
Abdou Almahbashi
Yemen
Hiroshi Nakagawa
Japan
Naaser Fareed Dhefeer
Yemen
Sudeshna Bosu
India
Hasnae Hay Hasnaoui
Morocco
Frank Dombrowski
Germany
Li Nadezhda
Russia
Zhao Liangui
China
Andrea Hubl
Germany
Ali Benchohra
Algeria
Thien Tran Nhan
Vietnam
Adel Fardjaoui
Algeria
Dietmar Wolf
Germany
Lydia Sari
Indonesia
Han Yubo
China
Masao Hosoya
Japan
Fidel Fidalgo Moncada
Cuba
Chaimae Ramoud
Morocco
Heinz Haring
Austria
Imene
Tunisia
Elkhadlaoui Hicham
Morocco
Erna Kurniawati
Indonesia
Sang Kun Kim
Uruguay
Bezazel Ferhat Ben Rabah
Algeria
Alfred Albrecht
Germany
Somaya Mohamed El-kholany
Egypt
Daniela Sandoval Vilchez
Peru
P.Srivatsa
India
Abdeljalil Charyf
Morocco
Andreas Schmid
Germany
Yang-Ju Bals
Germany