{"id":79828,"date":"2024-05-15T04:44:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T08:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/watch-korean-tv-online\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T05:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:28:02","slug":"watch-korean-tv-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/korean\/watch-korean-tv-online\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Diverse Korean TV Channels Online for Modern Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Korean TV is probably best known for K-dramas, but they’re not the only type of show you’ll find on Korean television\u2014far from it.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

I’ve also got tons of advice to help you improve your Korean while watching authentic Korean TV online.<\/p>\n

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1. TV Chosun (TV\uc870\uc120)<\/a>\"tv-chosun\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

TV Chosun is operated by the Chosun Broadcasting Corporation, a South Korean cable TV network owned by the popular Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a strong emphasis on news, the site features 24\/7 Live TV<\/a> that you can access for free without registration.<\/p>\n

You might be interested to know that the folks behind TV Chosun also operate \ucc44\ub110\uc5d0\uc774<\/a> (Channel A) and \ub9e4\uc77c\ubc29\uc1a1<\/a> (MBN).<\/p>\n

2. KBS (\ud55c\uad6d\ubc29\uc1a1\uacf5\uc0ac)<\/a>\"kbs-world\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In case you’re having trouble streaming Korean videos on the website, you can also head over to KBS America<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. YTN<\/a>\"ytn\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

Yes! Top News, also known as YTN, focuses on bringing you breaking news straight from the Korean peninsula.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

4. SBS TV<\/a>\"sbs\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free (with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

Not to be confused with Australia’s Special Broadcasting Service (also called “SBS”)<\/a>, SBS features news, dramas, variety shows, K-pop performances, sports coverage and more.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

5. MBC TV<\/a>\"mbc\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free (with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

To access MBC TV’s shows, however, you may need to use a VPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Yonhap News TV (\uc5f0\ud569\ub274\uc2a4)<\/a>\"yonhap-news-tv\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

Available on:<\/strong> Android<\/a><\/p>\n

If the name of this Korean TV channel sounds confusingly like YTN, that’s because they used to be part of the same group<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

7. Netflix<\/a>\"netflix\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free (with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

Netflix offers a solid library of authentic Korean videos with English subtitles. Keep in mind that their movie<\/a> and TV show selection changes constantly and may vary depending on the country you’re in.<\/p>\n

The great thing about Netflix is you can change the language of the audio and <\/em>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.<\/p>\n

8. FluentU<\/a>
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Price: <\/strong>See pricing page here<\/a><\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

Though not a Korean TV channel, the FluentU program uses authentic Korean clips from TV and beyond for an immersive learning experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With FluentU, you can learn Korean naturally by turning any YouTube or Netflix video with subtitles<\/strong> into an interactive language lesson. I\u2019m talking about language immersion from the convenience of your device.<\/p>\r\n

You can even import your favorite YouTube videos into your FluentU account to learn from them using the app or website. Or browse our curated library of videos<\/strong> handpicked for beginners and intermediate learners. <\/p>\r\n

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While you watch a video, FluentU\u2019s interactive subtitles<\/strong> let you tap on any word for an instant definition, example sentences, images, and audio. No more pausing and searching for translations\u2014everything you need is right there!<\/p>\r\n

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It's all built to help you learn how to use words in real contexts. And as you learn, you can add new words to your flaschards<\/strong> with just a click! For example, if I tap on the word \uc798, this is what pops up:\r\n

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Learn even faster with built-in quizzes<\/strong> that reinforce vocab from every video. FluentU tracks your progress, gives you extra practice with tricky words, and reminds you when it\u2019s time to review\u2014so your learning is always personalized and effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

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Top Tips for Watching Korean TV Online<\/h2>\n