Does North Korea have television?
Yes. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) operates a state broadcasting network known as Korean Radio and Television (KRT). Its flagship channel is Korean Central Television (KCTV), which broadcasts live from Pyongyang. All television in North Korea is state-owned and state-produced; there is no commercial or private television.
How many TV channels does North Korea have?
North Korea operates a small number of state television channels. Korean Central Television (KCTV) is the main nationwide channel and the one most widely available internationally. Other channels — such as the Mansudae Television channel and sport/education channels — broadcast on a limited schedule, mostly within the country. KORYO.TV streams KCTV live, alongside the two national radio services.
How can I watch North Korean television from abroad?
The simplest way is to watch the live stream on KORYO.TV — it is free, requires no registration or app, and works in any modern web browser. The KCTV satellite signal is captured and restreamed over the internet, so you can watch it worldwide. Alternatively, KCTV is broadcast unencrypted on satellite (Express-103 / 11GHz band) and can be received directly with an appropriately-aligned dish.
What is on North Korean TV?
KCTV programming includes national news, documentaries, historical and revolutionary films, music and arts performances, children’s programming, and live coverage of state events and mass gatherings. Broadcasts are in Korean. You can see what is airing now and later on the KORYO.TV programme schedule, shown in Pyongyang Time.
Can I listen to North Korean radio online?
Yes. KORYO.TV streams two DPRK radio services live: Korean Central Broadcasting Station (KCBS), the main domestic state radio, and Voice of Korea (VOK), the international service that broadcasts in multiple languages including English, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Watching KCTV and listening to KCBS and Voice of Korea on KORYO.TV is completely free, with no account, subscription, or registration required.