National Geographic Channel Korea (American TV channel)

National Geographic Channel Korea is a Korean language documentary television channel in the United States operated by Radio Korea Media Group under the license. Launched on November 18, 2009,[1] the channel broadcasts documentary and factual films and series supplied from the National Geographic Society for most of time, either dubbed or subtitled in Korean. It also broadcasts South Korean and other Korean language productions in occasion.

National Geographic Channel Korea
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Programming
Language(s)Korean language
Ownership
OwnerRadio Korea Media Group (branding used under license)
History
LaunchedNovember 18, 2009
ClosedOctober 24, 2022
Links
Websitewww.radiokorea.com/tv/ngc.php

On October 24, 2022, the channel ceased operations, since Radio Korea's licensing deal with the National Geographic Society was not renewed.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Geographic Channel Korea (NGCK) To Launch Exclusively on DIRECTV International" (Press release). DirecTV. Business Wire. November 17, 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "DIRECTV Cutting Edge Information". www.iamanedgecutter.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
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