Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views



News Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views Tongil TV claims decision has put it at risk of collapse, while experts call move a loss for discourse about DPRK Chad O'Carroll \| Yeji Chung February 2, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A collection of old televisions \| Image: Pixabay A major South Korean cable company has dropped a small television network promoting inter-Korean unification over concerns of pro-North Korea bias, the network alleges. Tongil TV, which began service in Aug. 2021 and says it aims to promote peaceful reunification of the Koreas through its coverage, says the decision by cable operator KT has left it close to collapsing. “Three employees from KT came to our office in the afternoon on Jan. 18, and I received a written notice of the termination of the contract with the Program Provider (PP) company,” a company statementquotes CEO Jin Cheon-gyu © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views

Tongil TV claims decision has put it at risk of collapse, while experts call move a loss for discourse about DPRK

Chad O'Carroll | Yeji Chung February 2, 2023

Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views

A collection of old televisions | Image: Pixabay

A major South Korean cable company has dropped a small television network promoting inter-Korean unification over concerns of pro-North Korea bias, the network alleges.

Tongil TV, which began service in Aug. 2021 and says it aims to promote peaceful reunification of the Koreas through its coverage, says the decision by cable operator KT has left it close to collapsing.

“Three employees from KT came to our office in the afternoon on Jan. 18, and I received a written notice of the termination of the contract with the Program Provider (PP) company,” a company statementquotes CEO Jin Cheon-gyu

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