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朝鮮中央放送
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Joseon Jung-ang Bangsong
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Chosŏn Chung'ang Pangsong
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(KCT) is a national news broadcaster in
North Korea and located in
Pyongyang ,
North Korea . Being a communist state, KCT is likely the only official source of television news for
North Koreans . The reach is limited, as only around 40% of
North Koreans own a televison set (most those people live in large cities such as
Pyongyang ).
The (CTBS) of the DPRK was created on
March 3 ,
1963 .
The establishment of the Central TV Broadcasting System strengthened the publishing and broadcasting industries of the DPRK and marked
KCT broadcasts reflect the official point of view of the
North Korean government, and are made available internationally through internet and satellite connections.
Other related television stations covering local news and ''educational programming'' sanctioned by the government include:
(KTBS/KTBSEC)
Commenced broadcasting in April
1971 and later renamed in 1997.
(MTBS)
Started operations in
1973 and provides culture and art programs (foreign films, international sports, information on current international affairs and development trends in technology).
KCT/CTBS broadcasts 5 1/2 hours each from 17:00 to 22:30 Monday through Saturday and 13 1/2 hours from 9:00 to 22:30 on Sundays.
KTBSEC broadcasts 7 hours from 15:00 to 22:00 on Saturdays and 10 hours from 12:00to 22:00 on Sundays.
MTBS broadcasts 3 hours from 19:00 to 22:00 on Saturdays and 9 hours from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 22:00 on Sundays.
On key national holidays, the broadcasting time of each station is the same as Sundays.
Most of what they broadcast ranges from new construction projects to history lessons about the accomplishments and past lives of Kim Jong-il, Kim Il-sung, and Juche. This station consistently lionizes North Korea's present and past leaders.
Korean broadcasters use
PAL format for their broadcasting and introduced relay reception by a communication satellite in
1999 .
KCT is not to be mistaken for North Korea's news agency,
Korean Central News Agency .
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