Korea Digital TV News

South Korea telecom and pay TV revenue to increase at 1.9% CAGR
Dec 26, 2024 – Telecom and pay TV revenue in South Korea will increase at a CAGR of 1.9% from $32.3bn in 2024 to $35.4bn in 2029, with pay TV registering a CAGR of 0.4% over the period, forecasts GlobalData.
News categories: GlobalData, Kantipudi Pradeepthi, Broadband, Digital TV, Korea, Market Research, Mobile, TV Services

Sports service SPOTV adopts Zixi for affiliate delivery
Nov 22, 2024 – Zixi has announced that SPOTV, a linear and digital sports service in Southeast Asia, has adopted Zixi technology to streamline and enhance content distribution across the region.
News categories: Zixi, SPOTV, Marc Aldrich, Prakash Maniam, Lee Chong Khay, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Korea

LG U+ selects Net Insight for nationwide IP media network
Nov 5, 2024 – LG U+ is to use Net Insight’s Nimbra platform for a nationwide IP media network, enabling LG U+ to manage media functions with high levels of quality, security, and flexibility.
News categories: Net Insight, LG U+, Sanam Technology, Crister Fritzson, Hyo-sik Shin, Jeong-seon Oh, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Korea

KT launches 8K AI-powered IPTV set-top box
Nov 5, 2024 – KT has launched its 'KT Genie TV Set-Top Box 4', the first in the IPTV industry to support 8K. The box includes AI technology for optimal picture and sound quality, and personalized features.
News categories: KT, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UX

Samsung offers personalized generative wallpaper on its TVs
Oct 23, 2024 – Samsung has launched a Generative Wallpaper feature for its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED models. The feature uses AI to create custom 4K images that personalize the user's viewing experience.
News categories: Samsung, Cheolgi Kim, Digital TV, Europe, Korea, North America, Smart TV, TV OS, UX

Tripleplay and quadrupleplay to drive multiplay market in Korea
Oct 17, 2024 – GlobalData expects South Korea’s multiplay service revenue to grow at a gradual yet consistent pace, increasing at a CAGR of 1% from $6.2 billion in 2023 to $6.6 billion in 2028.
News categories: GlobalData, Hrushikesh Mahananda, Digital TV, Fibre, IPTV, Korea, Market Research

Cinemo and Renault Korea enable premium entertainment on new SUV
Oct 8, 2024 – Cinemo is collaborating with Renault Korea to enable video on the Android-based infotainment system of the new Renault Grand Koleos, with access to content via the Renault CINEMA app.
News categories: Cinemo, Renault, Jean-François Claude, Regis Brignon, Apps, Automotive, Digital TV, Korea, Streaming

East Asia leading the world in subscription bundling
Oct 2, 2024 – More than a third of subscribers in East Asia now sign up to services exclusively via third-party bundles and offers, according to a survey from Bango of subscribers in Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
News categories: Bango, Andy Suzuki, Digital TV, Japan, Korea, Market Research, Streaming, Taiwan

KT launches third generation IPTV tablet
Jul 4, 2024 – KT has announced its 'Genie TV Tab 3', a tablet-type IPTV terminal. The new generation has a larger 11" screen and is lighter weight compared to its predecessor.
News categories: KT Corp, Kim Byeong-gyun, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Portable, Set Top Box