Koreasat 5A is a South Korean satellite operated by KT SAT, a subsidiary of KT Corporation, which was launched on 30 October 2017. Now, this Korean Satellite started to broadcast TV channels by Ku-band beam at 113.0° East.
These free-to-air channels can be received using an FTA Set-Top box and a small DTH antenna.
List of countries where you can receive these channels.
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Hongkong
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Thailand
- Bangladesh
- Srilanka
- South India (Bhopal to Kerla)
- East UAE
South Korean TV Channels satellite frequency –
| Channels | KBS Korea
YTN KBS World |
| Satellite | Koreasat 5A
(Ku-Band / Maritime) |
| Position | 113.0° East |
| LNB Frequency | 09750-10600 |
| TP Frequency | 12712 |
| Polarity | V |
| Symbol Rate | 11666 |
| Quality | MPEG-4 / HD |
| System | DVB-S2 |
| Modulation | 8PSK |
| Mode | FTA |
South Korean Free-to-air Channels List –
Your Questions –
Are KBS Korea and KBS World the same?
KBS World is the Korean Broadcasting System’s international broadcasting service and KBS Korea is national broadcasting.
What is KBS World in Korea?
KBS World is a South Korean pay television channel operated by the Korean Broadcasting System for international viewers.
Is KBS World available in India?
Yes, the KBS World International channel is available by the Doordarshan DTH across India without any subscription charges.
Can we get Korean channels in India?
Yes, you can install Doordarshan FREE DTH to get KBS World. It is also available on Dish TV.
How can I watch Korean channels in India?
You can watch Korean TV channels using the Internet, Doordarshan Freedish, and Dish TV.
KOREASAT has African channels coming from the Central African Republic, Madagascar, etc. plus Japanese, Mongolian, Thai, channels on the said lineup.