Korean TV is probably best known for K-dramas, but they’re not the only type of show you’ll find on Korean television—far from it.
Tune in to the Korean TV channels below, and you’ll find a ton of material to help you improve your listening comprehension. You’ll also be exposed to a rich variety of words, expressions, grammar and even accents.
I’ve also got tons of advice to help you improve your Korean while watching authentic Korean TV online, so stick around!
Price: Free
TV Chosun is operated by the Chosun Broadcasting Corporation, a South Korean cable TV network owned by the popular Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo.
With a strong emphasis on news, the site features 24/7 Live TV that you can access for free without registration.
You might be interested to know that the folks behind TV Chosun also operate 채널에이 (Channel A) and 매일방송 (MBN).
Price: Free
Founded in 1927, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is the national public broadcaster of South Korea. It’s popular enough that watching KBS channels will help you gain a better grasp of the Korean language and culture.
In case you’re having trouble streaming Korean videos on the website, you can also head over to KBS America.
Price: Free
Yes! Top News, also known as YTN, focuses on bringing you breaking news straight from the Korean peninsula.
While more serious news take center stage, you’ll also appreciate their coverage of sports, science and society, perfect for acquiring a diverse range of vocabulary.
Price: Free (with in-app purchases)
Not to be confused with Australia’s Special Broadcasting Service (also called “SBS”), SBS features news, dramas, variety shows, K-pop performances, sports coverage and more.
Be aware that if you have an adblocker installed on your browser, you won’t be able to play the videos on this website, so you may want to disable your adblocker for the page you’re watching at least.
Price: Free (with in-app purchases)
Along with KBS and SBS, MBC is one of the largest TV broadcasters in South Korea. Its online platform mainly features K-dramas, live performances, cartoons and series from nearly every genre you can think of.
To access MBC TV’s shows, however, you may need to use a VPN.
Price: Free
Available on: Android
If the name of this Korean TV channel sounds confusingly like YTN, that’s because they used to be part of the same group.
As its name suggests, this one features news broadcasts from South Korea, as well as international news from a South Korean perspective. Luckily, you don’t need a VPN or a disabled adblocker to access their content.
Price: Free (with in-app purchases)
Netflix offers a solid library of authentic Korean videos with English subtitles. Keep in mind that their movie and TV show selection changes constantly and may vary depending on the country you’re in.
The great thing about Netflix is you can change the language of the audio and subtitles. Depending on the show you’re watching, you can change the dub to Korean or English, and/or do the same for the subtitles.
Price: See pricing page here
There you go!
Now that you know where to watch Korean TV online, you’ll definitely rock your Korean studies.
Have fun!