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Broadcasting sector boom in Korea
NEW DELHI: The broadcasting sector in Korea accounted for over 40 per cent of the total turnover of the culture industry in 2004, an industry that covers diverse fields like films, games and animation.
In India currently to push Korean TV software at the two-day TV Korea Showcase in Delhi, the major Korean broadcasters, represented by giants KBS, MBC and SBS, are upbeat about their products being lapped up by both government-owned Doordarshan and satellite channels.
Korean television has been seeing an upswing in homegrown software as against US imports since the late 1990s, registering an annual growth rate of 21 per cent.
Terrestrial television continues to enjoy the lion’s share with a 49.7 per cent viewing share, with cable TV following with a 48.2 per cent share, and the growing satellite TV with just a 2.1 per cent share.
16.5 million of a total 48 million population of Korea are hooked to television, with a single platform operator Skylife that has just launched on satellite. Skylife, started in 2000 by a consortium of broadcasters and newspaper companies, currently has over 1.3 million subscribing households.
In-house production by broadcasters though has shrunk, says Korean Broadcasting Institute’s senior researcher Ik Hee Kang from $ 926 million to $ 805 million from 2003 to 2004. Production of TV software by the independent sector has increased in the last two years from $ 182 million to $ 229 million.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
