DIRECTV Now Offers Customers the Leading Korean-Language Networks Available in the U.S. - MBC, SBS, YTN and CTS
DIRECTV is continuing to grow its international programming platform, WorldDirect, with the addition of three leading Korean-language networks - MBC, a leading 24-hour Korean network; YTN, the highest-rated 24-hour comprehensive Korean news channel; and Christian Television Systems (CTS), a Korean gospel broadcasting channel. In addition, DIRECTV also offers the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), a top-rated Korean network, which launched on the WorldDirect platform last year.
SBS, MBC and YTN will be available as part of the new DIRECTV KoreanDirect package, which is currently available to DIRECTV customers nationwide for $26.99 per month. CTS will be available on an a la carte basis for $4.99 per month. Customers who want to subscribe to CTS must also subscribe to the KoreanDirect package or to any TOTAL CHOICE programming package.
"DIRECTV is offering the Korean community living in the United States not only the best Korean-language programming lineup, but also the leading English-language program offering as well. We are truly a one-stop shop for the best television viewing experience available," said Aaron McNally, vice president, DIRECTV International. "By partnering with the leading networks in Korea, DIRECTV is able to provide a superior programming lineup compared to its competitors, and deliver a programming package that keeps the Korean community informed, entertained and connected to their homeland."
SBS (DIRECTV Channel 2080)
SBS, a top-rated Korean network, has designed its programming to feed the needs of all its viewers by providing content that is both informative and entertaining. The SBS network offers a variety of programming, including news, hit dramas and soaps, celebrity talk shows and sports programming.
MBC (DIRECTV Channel 2081)
MBC is a top-rated, 24-hour Korean network. "M" stands for "Munwha" in Korean, which means "culture" in English. MBC offers programs such as news, sports, cultural programs, variety shows, drama, comedy and documentaries.
YTN (DIRECTV Channel 2082)
YTN is the only 24-hour a day, comprehensive Korean news channel. Started in 1995, it's now a key information provider in Korea. YTN's network, encompassing local branches and 100-plus foreign correspondents bringing news from over 50 major cities around the world, provides Korean-Americans with up-to-the-minute news and events coverage from Korea and around the world.
CTS (DIRECTV Channel 2087)
Founded by the Korean Primary Christian Denomination, CTS is a gospel broadcasting channel serving Christian Koreans in the United States. CTS airs quality Christian programs such as sermons, lectures, documentary, talk shows, entertainment, news, health and praise/worship, with inspirational testimonies of faith that will capture the hearts of viewers around the world.
Customers who want to subscribe the KoreanDirect package must first subscribe to the DIRECTV(R) BASIC ($9.99/mo.) or DIRECTV(R) PREFERRED CHOICE(TM) ($29.99/mo.) international base packages, or to any TOTAL CHOICE(R) ($44.99/mo. or above) or DIRECTV PARA TODOS(R) ($29.99/mo. or above) base package.
The DIRECTV WorldDirect(TM) platform has launched 39 channels that deliver a wide variety of new programming in multiple foreign-languages, including Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Italian and Ukrainian, to underserved ethnic markets throughout the United States. DIRECTV will continue to expand its international programming platform to reach more ethnic audiences.
DIRECTV customers will need to use a WorldDirect services satellite dish that is capable of receiving both international and English-language programming. In some markets, customers who subscribe to a local channels package will require a second smaller dish.
“To make the switch to DIRECTV, Call Expert Satellite, DIRECTV’s Preferred On-Line Retailer, at 800-431-1221.”
SOURCE: DIRECTV
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