Ministry of Science and ICT Grants Reauthorization to 14 D'Live-affiliated SO Companies
[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 22nd, the Ministry of Science and ICT approved the re-licensing of 14 cable TV operators (SO) affiliated with D'Live Co., Ltd. The license validity period is 5 years, from the 28th to January 27, 2025.
The D'Live-affiliated SOs include 14 companies: D'Live Gyeonggi Co., Ltd., D'Live Gyeongdong Co., Ltd., D'Live Guro Geumcheon Co., Ltd., D'Live Nowon Co., Ltd., D'Live East Seoul Co., Ltd., D'Live Mapo Co., Ltd., D'Live Northern Co., Ltd., D'Live West Seoul Co., Ltd., D'Live Songpa Co., Ltd., D'Live Yongsan Co., Ltd., D'Live Woori Co., Ltd., D'Live Jungnang Co., Ltd., and D'Live Jungang Co., Ltd.
The Ministry of Science and ICT formed a 'Comprehensive Cable TV Operator Review Committee' composed of experts in five fields: broadcasting, law, management, accounting, technology, and users, to conduct the re-licensing review.
As a result of the review, all 14 D'Live-affiliated SOs scored above 650 points out of a total of 1000 points. The re-licensing cutoff score was 650 points. Additionally, the final re-licensing was confirmed after going through the prior consent procedure of the Korea Communications Commission.
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A Ministry of Science and ICT official stated, "Based on the review results, re-licensing conditions were imposed regarding securing fair competition in the paid broadcasting market, investment in new services and facilities, and coexistence with partner companies," adding, "We plan to conduct regular performance checks to ensure that the re-licensing conditions are faithfully complied with in the future."
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