KBS World Radio, South Korea’s only multilingual international broadcaster that has been introducing Korea to the world in eleven languages, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

Beginning its maiden transmission as ‘Voice of Free Korea’ in August 1953, KBS WORLD Radio has

grown and evolved with the development of Korean history – through the Korean War, the democratization of South Korea and the rapid economic growth of the country. It has now transformed itself into a multimedia channel covering various platforms.

KBS World Radio ran special programming in celebration of the 70th anniversary of its foundation day on Tuesday, August 15.

A pre-recorded online K-pop concert special titled “Beyond Borders” aired on KBS World TV at 5 p.m., Korea time.

A program titled “Thanks to You” comprising congratulatory messages from KBS World Radio listeners from around the world and their stories aired in eleven languages.

Earlier, on Monday, KBS World Radio’s primetime news show, Korea24, featured an extended panel discussion on the future of public broadcasting with media experts.