• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.187-195
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• 2015

This paper purposes to identify who is/are in charge of KBS broadcasting programming in view of freedom of broadcasting and interest of audience under the circumstance that Blue House put pressure on KBS to refrain from reporting Sewol Ferry disaster. For this purpose this study has reviewed prior theses, books, journals, laws, and cases, etc. It is analyzed that principal agents in charge of freedom of broadcasting journalism and programming are KBS employees in charge of producing broadcasting programs and KBS chief programming officer, who is appointed by KBS CEO. KBS CEO, who can easily be influenced by governmental pressure in terms of KBS structure, should avoid interfering with programming and producing directly or indirectly for freedom of the press and public interests.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.21-30
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• 2015

복지에 대한 사회적인 관심, 초고령화 사회로의 진입이 가속화됨에 따라 잠재적 시각 청각 장애인과 고령 노인에 대한 보편적 방송접근권 보장 요구가 증대되고 있다. 이에 정부는 장애인방송 제작 지원 사업과 방송수신기 보급사업 등을 통해 장애인방송물의 제작을 촉진 보급하는 한편 2011년 '장애인방송 편성 및 제공 등 장애인 방송접근권 보장'에 관한 고시를 제정하여 방송사업자의 장애인방송 제공을 의무화하고 매년 방송프로그램 편성실적을 공개하고 있는 상황이다. 본고에서는 장애인방송 현황과 함께 시각 청각장애인의 방송접근권 향상을 위해 새롭게 시도되고 있는 장애인방송 서비스와 기술동향 및 관련 이슈들에 관하여 살펴보고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2013.06a
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• pp.134-137
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• 2013

방송통신위원회 "장애인방송 편성 및 제공 등 장애인 방송접근권 보장에 관한 고시"[1] 8조3항에서는 장애인방송물을 제작 송신 재송신할 경우에 대하여, 한국정보통신기술협회(이하 "TTA")에서 제정한 시청각장애보조방송서비스 기술표준의 준수를 의무화 하고 있다. 이에 TTA에서는 시청각 장애 보조 방송 서비스 관련 모든 방송매체 공통의 시청각 장애 보조 방송 서비스 표준의 기술을 검증하고 장애인방송 의무 적용에 대한 정부 정책 및 방송사업자 업체 대상 상용화 적용 시험을 지원하고자 장애인방송 수신기 시험환경과 장애인방송을 송신 및 재송신하는 방송매체의 송출스트림의 표준적합성을 검증할 수 있는 시험환경을 개발하였다. 본 논문에서는 "시청각 장애 보조 방송 서비스"[2]표준의 자막방송 및 화면해설방송을 시험하기 위한 시험환경 및 시험도구 개발 내용을 소개한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2017.06a
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• pp.180-181
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 CATV 셋톱박스를 통해 공통경보프로토콜 기반의 재난정보를 송출하는 프로토콜을 구현하고 실험한 내용을 기술한다. 현재, 지상파 방송사, 종합편성 방송사 및 보도전문 방송사는 법적으로 재난방송 의무를 가지고 있다. 이들 방송사는 주기적인 폴링방식을 이용하여 통합재난관리시스템으로부터 재난정보를 수신하고 있다. 재난정보 전달은 피해의 최소화, 대응의 신속화를 보장하기 위해 즉시적인 전달(Instantaneous Delivery)'이 무엇보다 중요하다. 따라서, 제안하는 재난정보송출 방식은 재난정보표현을 위한 표준방식인 공통경보프로토콜을 이용하여, 재난정보 발생 시 방송사에게 자동으로 통보될 수 있는 프로토콜을 구현하여 재난정보전달의 신속성을 보장할 수 있다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.172-180
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• 2009

This study considers some changes in the program production by the local broadcasting stations through the analysis of their programs. Currently, one of the biggest changes in the local broadcasting systems is that they focus on the self-produced contents about the community and expand the joint-production. In the case of KBS Daejeon, they try to activate various joint-produced programs together with the local broadcasting stations in Yeongnam province. MBC Daejeon has also strengthened the joint-production systems since 2002 by classifying MBC's 19 subsidiary stations around the country into 5 groups in order to strengthen the competitiveness. As for TJB, they work in the cooperation with other commercial broadcasting stations in other cities, including Busan, Kwangju, Jeonju, Ulsan, Daegu by sharing the programs which they produced. In conclusion, the local broadcasting systems should depart from the function as a mediating center of the central broadcasting network and strengthen the ability of producing programs in order to be able to function as a source of producing programs. Thus, local broadcasting stations should expand the joint production of the programs about the communities and the ratio of the organization of the self-produced programs.

• Korean journal of communication and information
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• v.73
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• pp.56-91
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• 2015

This study examined changes in the independent production environment in the perspectives from flexible specialization of labor and media routines since January 2011, when comprehensive programming television channels (JTBC, MBN, Channel A, TV Chosun) emerged in Korea. In-depth interviews were conducted with thirteen individuals, including producers from independent production companies, broadcast writers, and individuals involved with these TV channels. The interview results indicated that a flexible specialization production system had been established by the comprehensive programming channels. This means that they were heavily dependent on independent producers, except in relations to their own news programs. Moreover, it was identified that the production of diverse programs could be difficult due to absurd contract practices such as those related to TV ratings and performance systems. Second, these channels have implemented some positive changes such as the payment of higher production costs and an incentive system, compared to terrestrial TV stations. However, the incentive system also helps to aggravate internal competition in the channel and also instigate contract competitions among independent companies, which can eventually result in the channels for holding exclusive rights to certain content and, hence, unfair business practices. Third, as a result of the newspaper and broadcast cross-owenership system of the comprehensive programming channels, hierarchical independent production practices can be established under the influence of newspaper proprietors and executives or managers who have previously worked for newspapers. Lastly, as a result of interviews with independent producers and individuals involved with the TV channels concerning the awareness of comprehensive programming channels, it could not be ascertained whether it is difficult to produce programs dealing with diverse items and genres, because programming autonomy has been distorted by capital or the advertisement market. In this circumstance, it is not surprising that some comprehensive programming channels mentioned that they prioritize profit and performance in programming. In conclusion, it is absolutely imperative that complementary and legal measures be implemented institutionally in order to redress the existing systematic dysfunctional routines in the independent productions of the comprehensive programming TV channels in Korea.

• Korean journal of communication and information
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• v.56
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• pp.117-131
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• 2011

This study critically reviews the justifications for the restriction of cable local channel's news commentary function in terms of the fundamental principle of journalism. By doing so, it tries to find some problems and ways to solve them. Broadcasting Law and Korea Communications Commission's Rule inhibiting the news commentary of cable local channel on specific issues conflict with the basis of journalism which is particularly represented in Broadcasting Law. The law and rule tend to solidify public opinion for vested rights of local worthies. In addition, they are likely to degenerate cable local channel to the tools for promoting local government. Therefore, this article proposes the revision of the law and rule towards permitting the news commentary of cable local channel. At the same time, it suggests a new broadcasting policy for inducing cable local channel to increase manpower resources and production investment.

• Korean journal of communication and information
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• v.48
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• pp.46-62
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• 2009

The current study attempted to review the standards of retransmisison consent and arbitration for the terrestrial broadcasting signal. The standards are based upon the principles encouraged by the MIAC(Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications). It has been criticized that the standards of judgement for the retransimission consent and arbitration are ambiguous and arbitrary in Japan. In 2009, MIAC announced five decisions regarding the retransmission of over-the-air. The result of the current study found that the regulations of compulsory over-the-air signal retransmission have been sustained until now. The retransmission policy of the Japan government based upon three principles; localism, proper cause and copyright act. The judgment is dependent on the intrepretation of MIAC's standard about these three principles.

• Korean journal of communication and information
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• v.84
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• pp.7-27
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• 2017

This study explores the possibility of maximizing locality through synergy between local terrestrial broadcasters and cable local channels. To this end, it examines the significance of the concept of locality in the changing environment represented by the 4th Industrial Revolution. It also analyzes the existing situation of broadcasting locality and the terrain of existing studies concerning cable local channels. Based on the reviews, the study searches for the connection points between local terrestrial and cable channels, which are still heterogeneous operators. The difference in the size of broadcast region and the programming time constitutes the optimum condition. As a result of this, the study discusses the issue of appropriateness and feasibility of bundling the local terrestrial and pay-TV channels in the same legal system. By doing so, it reveals the biggest obstacle in institutionalizing the cable channel into the public category is the emotional rejection towards cable TV. In order to overcome this problem, the study suggests to abolish both the current policy guideline characterized as the same service, same regulation principle and the abolition of local business right of cable TV. It also proposes to allow news commentary function of cable local channels and strengthen cable TV's own capabilities.

• Korean journal of communication and information
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• v.48
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• pp.63-89
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• 2009

The contents provided by the terrestrial broadcasters have governed the market based on their excellent quality in Korea. In spite of the launching of various pay TV services focusing on multi-channel, it is not yet easy to find out the substitutionary pay TV channels for the terrestrial. Therefore, the real time retransmission of the terrestrial channels brings about the crucial effects on the pay TV's competency, especially on the new media as the invisible barrier. So it is frequently proposed to change the aim of the retransmission policy from the universal access to the promotion of media industries. The retransmission can be divided into two types as the must carry and retransmission consent. In Korean situation, keeping or reducing the must carry channel would be appropriate rather than expanding them. However, periodic investigation into the public effects of the must carry is necessary, instead of it. Moreover, the rational and fair monetary compensation for the commercial channels(MBC, SBS, KBS2) is arising as the bottle neck in the retransmission agreements between the broadcasters. The conjoint analysis was carried out to estimate the welfare growth from the retransmission, based on the stated preference from the audiences' point of view. For must carry channels, it was certified as the 'win-win' strategy for both sides and audiences. For the commercial channels, it is revealed to be beneficial to the audiences. Thereafter, the standards for the rational price were suggested to promote the retransmission. This can contribute for inspiring the dynamic vitality to the media industry by reinforcing the contents competencies and for establishing the long term growth strategies.