KORTV

KORTV, Inc. is a software-based streaming media company specializing in distributing South Korean movie, television, and premium channel content to audiences in more than 100 countries using both video on demand (VOD) and real-time streaming.[1][2]

History

KORTV was incorporated in Edison, New Jersey in 2012 as WKNTV, Inc. Operating under the name WKNTV, the company began operations streaming content via IPTV to Netgear NeoTV and Roku devices. In 2013, the company, which had been renamed as KORTV, Inc., entered into a partnership with Apple Inc that would provide a strategic advantage for both companies by combining KORTV's content resources and experience in IP multicasting with Apple's iOS devices, which offer both high market penetration and a mature, well-developed interactive portal that is already proven with end-users.[1] As part of the cooperative agreement, which was announced to the public on December 11, 2013, KORTV discontinued support for its service on all non-Apple hardware, including previously supported Netgear and Roku devices. KORTV immediately became a standard feature on all Apple TV units and also became available for use on the iPad and iPhone mobile devices.[3][4] Also, as part of KORTV’s partnership with Apple, subscriptions for any paid content are only available for purchase through the iTunes store.

Programming

KORTV’s Live IPTV channels are streamed in real-time, 24 hours a day, directly from the broadcaster and in high definition quality when it is available. KORTV’s current Live IPTV line-up features 10 channels that are free and available for unlimited streaming—including Arirang, EBS, and JTBC. KORTV is the first company to ever offer free and legal real-time live-streaming of broadcast programming worldwide.[1] KORTV’s Live IPTV Premium line-up includes 7 premium channels, which are available individually by monthly subscription. Additional television content, including archives of current and past shows, is available via video on demand (VOD), which is also by monthly subscription.[5]

KORTV’s available movie content includes many titles with English-language subtitles, offering potential to expand the company’s market beyond Korean-speaking audiences. As with the VOD television content and the Live IPTV premium channel options, a monthly subscription is required to access KORTV’s movie content.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "KORTV: About Us." KORTV. KORTV. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
  2. ↑ Sherrod, John. "Apple Adds ABC, Crackle, Bloomberg, and KORTV To Apple TV." Web log post. Johnsherrod.net. 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
  3. ↑ Flacy, Mike. "ABC, Bloomberg, Crackle, Korea’s KORTV Added to Apple TV." Web log post. Digital Trends. Designtechnica Corporation, 11 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
  4. ↑ Slivka, Eric. "Apple Adds ABC, Bloomberg, Crackle, and KORTV Channels to Apple TV." Web log post. Mac Rumors. MacRumors.com, 11 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
  5. ↑ KORTV. KORTV Now on Apple TV. KORTV.com. KORTV, 11 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Dec. 2013.
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