Review on Telecommunications-Broadcasting Convergence Trend and Services : Domestic Satellite Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Services Focus

통신.방송 융합서비스 관련 주요 동향 및 이슈 - 국내 위성 DMB 서비스 도입 현황을 중심으로 -

In this paper, we first summarize key components of integrated services of telecommunication and broadcasting. Definitions and typology of th e integrated services are organized th rough comprehensive analysis of recent convergence trend of telecommunications and broadcasting. Various issues on regulations, society cultures, and technical aspects of the convergence are identified. Next, we deal with the digital media broadcasting service which is one of the technical culmination of the telecommunication and broadcasting merged services. The focus of the analysis has been made on policy implications and comparative details with other similar services in the same category. Finally, we suggest the perspectives on forthcoming digital media broadcasting service developments, and implications to cope with this emerging technological breakthrough.