Addressing poor reception and outlining the history and future challenges ,
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, “(Seoul=News1) Reporter Yang Sae-rom = The Korea Cable TV Association announced on the 4th that it would air a special documentary titled ’30 Years of Cable TV, Opening the Future Together’ on the 5th of this month through regional channels of the nationwide system operators (SO), marking the 30th anniversary of the launch of cable TV.”,
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, “This documentary covers the history and achievements of cable TV since the launch of its main broadcast on March 1, 1995, addressing poor reception and working alongside local communities to prevent regional extinction. Currently, there are roughly 12 million households subscribed to cable TV nationwide.”,
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, “The documentary highlights the historic moment in the mid-1990s when cable TV was first introduced, opening the era of multichannel broadcasting in an environment that previously had only 3-4 terrestrial channels.”,
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, “In particular, it captures the process of installing cables in areas where reception of terrestrial signals was inadequate, contributing to securing universal viewing rights for the public.”,
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, “Additionally, it introduces how cable TV has produced various programs suited to regional characteristics and broadcast local festivals and events to communicate with the residents.”,
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, “Furthermore, it addresses the future vision and challenges for cable TV in the rapidly changing media landscape. Experts suggest that cable TV should prepare for the next 30 years by adopting AI technology, linking with OTT services, and strengthening regional features.”,
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, “Hwang Hee-man, Chairman of the Korea Cable TV Association, stated, ‘Even in a rapidly changing environment, cable TV is responding by strengthening its regional characteristics and providing differentiated content. We will continue to focus on regionality and public interest, achieving digital innovation, and preparing for the new 30 years in the evolving media environment.'”