South Korean Networks Gear Up for Presidential Election Coverage
Regular Programs Pre-empted as Major Broadcasters Focus on Election Results
Major South Korean Broadcasters Alter Schedules for Election Day
As South Korea braces for its 21st presidential election, major broadcasters including KBS, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), and comprehensive programming channels like Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company (JTBC), TV Chosun, Maeil Broadcasting Network (MBN), and Channel A have adjusted their schedules to focus primarily on presidential election coverage.
Changes in Programming
– SBS will commence its election coverage titled 2025 국민의 선택 at 4:50 PM. To accommodate this, regular entertainment programs like 틈만 나면 and 신발 벗고 돌싱포맨 will not air.
– Similarly, MBC will start its March to 선택 2025 at 4:50 PM, impacting scheduled shows such as 백분토론 and PD수첩.
– Over on KBS, the network’s first channel will air the 21st Presidential Election Results Broadcast, pre-empting shows like 대운을 잡아라 and 이웃집 찰스. However, KBS2 will continue with its drama lineup, including 여왕의 집 and 스모킹 건.
– JTBC sets its election programming, 2025 우리의 선택, for 5 PM, resulting in the rescheduling of 길바닥 밥장사.
– TV Chosun will broadcast 결정 2025 starting at 7 PM, putting 아빠하고 나하고 on hold.
– Meanwhile, MBN has opted to suspend programs like 엄지의 제왕 and 한일톱텐쇼 until the following week.
Emphasis on Comprehensive Coverage
The extensive coverage by each network underscores the significance of the presidential election, demonstrating a unified effort to deliver timely and detailed election results to the public.
