KBS has signed a four-and-a-half million dollar contract to export its popular soap operas and other TV programs, the biggest overseas sales contract ever for a Korean broadcasting company.

KBS said Friday that it inked the export contract at the MIPTV fair in Cannes, France.

Programs to be exported are four history dramas that were huge hits in Korea, a high-definition documentary on the history of noodles, and a chlidren's show.

All of the history dramas will be exported to Japan, reflecting Japan's deep interest in Korean programs.

MIPTV is the world's biggest TV program fair held annually in Cannes. This year, 109 broadcasting companies participated in the event.