Arirang TV Added to StarHub’s Free Services

SINGAPORE, August 4: The
Korean channel Arirang TV will become available to StarHub Digital Cable
customers as a complimentary service starting September 1.

All customers who are
using a digital set-top box, a high-definition set-top box or HubStation will
receive the channel. Arirang TV was first launched on StarHub Digital Cable in
May 2004 and is currently being offered as a specialty channel for a monthly
subscription.

Programs to air on Arirang
TV include Let’s Speak Korean,
a program that teaches conversational Korean; Pops in Seoul, Arirang TV’s most popular music program featuring
the latest Korean pop music and information; Korean Freakonomists, which features the stories of people who have
succeeded in business with innovative ideas; and Destination Korea, which provides a look at the country’s culture.

Other channels currently
offered in StarHub’s complimentary tier include Deutsche Welle, TVRI, Australia
Network, KBS World and HD5.

Patrick Lim, StarHub’s
head of cable TV services, said: “We are always looking for ways to reward our
digital customers and this time round, we decided to offer Arirang TV to them
free of charge. The addition of Arirang TV to the complimentary tier will offer
a wider selection of programs for viewers who are interested in Korean TV and
culture.”

—By Jackie Stewart