# Arirang Radio

> All-English radio station for foreigners, offering music, news, and Korean information. (iPhone/iPad app by Korea International Broadcasting Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arirang-radio/id364957169 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Korea International Broadcasting Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/364957172)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arirang-radio/id364957169/reviews.md

## What is Arirang Radio?

Arirang Radio is Korea's first all-English radio station, providing facts and information on Korea for foreigners.
 
Arirang Radio is broadcast 24 hours a day. The station delivers an eclectic array of music, including traditional, classic, pop, mainstream, world music, as well as information, including the news, current affairs, culture, life, weather and traffic.
 
Thanks to upgraded applications Arirang Radio visually provides our listeners a chance to watch our DJs in action in their booths.
And you can listen to Arirang Radio’s past programs whenever you want through downloading or playing streaming AODs.
 
Through Arirang Radio's new application, you can now enjoy live, vivid, English Broadcasts, 24 hours a day...all in the palm of your hand, with a simple click.
 
 
Radio:
Listen to Arirang's programs, live, anytime, anywhere.
 
Comment:
Communicate with your favorite DJs and leave your opinion.
 
News:
Catch up on the latest news and current affairs, every hour.
 
AOD:
Listen to Arirang Radio whenever you want, through downloading or playing streaming AODs.
 
SNS:
Connect to Arirang Radio’s Facebook and twitter, and be social friends with us.
 
Setting:
Don't know how this works? Click to learn about these applications, or change your settings.
 

아리랑라디오는 외국인을 대상으로 한국정보를 제공하는 국내 최초의 영어라디오 방송입니다.
 
아리랑라디오는 뉴스, 생활정보, 날씨, 교통 등 생생한 실생활 정보와 한국문화 및 국악, 대중가요, 팝, 월드뮤직 등 다양한 음악을 24시간 제공하고 있습니다.
 
한층 업그레이드 된 아리랑라디오 어플리케이션은 실시간 생방송 현장을 손안에서 느낄 수 있도록 보이는 라디오를 구현했으며, AOD 다운로드 및 스트리밍 재생이 가능하게 되어 보다 다양하고 풍부한 컨텐츠를 제공합니다.
이제 아리랑라디오 어플리케이션으로 고품격 영어방송을 손 안에서 즐기세요.
 
 
Radio:
아리랑라디오의 실시간 생방송을 즐기실 수 있습니다. 
 
Comment:
DJ들과 소통하고, 아리랑라디오 프로그램에 대한 의견을 나누어주세요.
 
News:
매시간 제공되는 Arirang Radio News를 들으실 수 있습니다.
 
AOD:
아리랑라디오의 지난 프로그램들을 놓쳐도 걱정하지 마세요. AOD 다운로드 및 스트리밍 재생이 가능해졌습니다.
 
SNS:
아리랑라디오의 페이스북과 트위터를 구독하여 더욱 손쉽게 소통하세요.
 
Setting:
각각 기능 설정과 어플리케이션 정보가 있습니다.

## Key features

- Live 24/7 English radio broadcasts
- News and current affairs updates
- Korean culture and life information
- Eclectic music genres
- On-demand audio (AOD) downloads/streaming
- DJ interaction and comments
- Social media integration

## What do users think of Arirang Radio?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good quality streaming
- 👍 Background playback (recent positive feedback)
- 👍 Interesting content and hosts
- 👍 Live video feed option
- 👍 Useful for language learning
- 👍 Good for K-pop fans

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Audio cuts out intermittently
- 🐛 News dates are incorrect
- 🐛 App is slow and lags
- 🐛 Audio volume is low
- 🐛 Cannot play audio in background (older reviews)
- 🐛 App closes on startup
- 🐛 Issues with CarPlay streaming
- 🐛 Updates often break functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent audio playback
- 🐛 App shuts down when accessing song list
- 🐛 Cannot play audio only, video plays instead
- 🐛 Cellular network notice is disruptive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after updates
- App shuts down when clicking song list
- App shuts down when clicking chat
- Audio playback issues (crashing, cutting out, no sound)
- Incorrect news dates
- CarPlay streaming issues
- Cannot play audio only, video plays instead
- Cellular network notice appears every time
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Song list inaccessible
- Messages cannot be sent in app
- Bluetooth not working after update
- App closes when switching to other apps
- Low volume even at max setting

**Most requested features**

- Fix CarPlay compatibility
- Improve background playback
- Add random playback for podcasts
- Auto-play next podcast track
- Bring back study section
- Add timer function
- Make video larger
- Highlight currently playing song
- Add iPad app
- Improve language learning content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 137)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arirang-radio/id364957169/reviews.md

### 2/5 — News dates ambiguous

*2026-04-21*

Arirang News shows incorrect dates. As of 4/20 there is news posted for 5/1. Not being able to be sure what happened most recently kinda defeats the purpose of news reporting.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-12-13*

I used listen to this radio station on SiriusXM all the time it was never a problem. Now when I try to stream it on CarPlay, it constantly crashes, like every few minutes. I wish it were still available on SiriusXM. The developers need to really update something so that it works on CarPlay. So many cars now have CarPlay, it’s pretty much the way of the times. Can you fix it? It’s really impossible to use in the car.

### 5/5 — 최근 업데이트로 너무 듣기 좋아요

*2025-08-28*

최근에 업데이트하니 너무 편하고 스트리밍도 너무 잘 되네요 잘 들을게요~

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요. 아리랑 라디오를 청취해 주셔서 감사합니다. 
더 나은 앱이 될 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다. 감사합니다.

### 5/5 — 시간 날 때마다 잘 듣고 있습니다..^^

*2024-08-21*

좋은 음악 계속 잘 들려주세요~~~

**Developer response:** 라디오 앱을 이용해 주셔서 감사합니다.  더욱 나은 서비스를 제공하기 위해 노력하겠습니다. 앞으로도 많은 관심과 애정 부탁드립니다.👍

### 5/5 — 백그라운드재생도 이젠 잘 되네요

*2024-08-15, version 5.1.3*

백그라운드재생도 이젠 잘 되네요

### 1/5 — 아리랑 라디오 소리가 안납니다

*2024-04-01, version 5.1.3*

갑자기 소리가 안나기 시작합니다
플레이를 눌러도 소리가 안나구
인터넷 문제도 아닌데 재생이 안되요
혹시 몰라 아리랑 티비도 다운받나서 해봣는데
역시나 먹통이메요
너무 잘 쓰고 있는데 관리가 엉망 개똔이라
실망이네요

### 5/5 — 잘 사용하고있어요

*2023-11-21*

저는 아이폰6 사용하는데 버그가 수정되서인지 문제없이 잘 사용하고있어요. 폰 화면 끄고 라디오처럼 사용할 수 있어서 좋아요. 사용 중에 알람 문제도 해결되었네요. 좋아요*****

### 2/5 — eh

*2023-11-15*

it don’t even play the station when i hit the stations like it lags so much it works on siriusxm great tho and i love this station but please fix the app bc i’d use it sm more

### 4/5 — 건의사항들

*2023-09-27*

팟캐스트 들을때 하나 끝나면 다음트랙으로 자동으로 넘어갔으면 좋겠어요. 운전중에 끝나면 수동으로 선택해야해서 불편하네요. 다양한 주제 들을수 있게 랜덤재생도 있었으면

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2023-06-13*

I like the radio station but have found the app slow and often cuts out. I don’t have a problem with other radio apps.

## Frequently asked questions about Arirang Radio

### What does Arirang Radio offer?

Arirang Radio is Korea's first all-English radio station, broadcasting 24 hours a day. It provides a mix of music, news, current affairs, cultural information, weather, and traffic updates specifically for foreigners interested in Korea.

### Can I listen to past programs?

Yes, you can listen to Arirang Radio's past programs through downloadable or streamable Audio-On-Demand (AOD) content. This allows you to catch up on any shows you may have missed at your convenience.

### Is Arirang Radio free to use?

Yes, the Arirang Radio application is free to download and use. The provided description does not mention any in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements, indicating it is a completely free service.

### How can I interact with the radio station?

The app allows you to communicate with your favorite DJs by leaving comments and opinions on programs. You can also connect with Arirang Radio through their Facebook and Twitter accounts to stay engaged.

### What kind of content can I expect besides music?

Besides a diverse range of music, the app provides hourly news and current affairs updates, as well as essential information on Korean culture, daily life, weather, and traffic. It aims to be a comprehensive resource for foreigners in Korea.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.7 — 2026-08-21

Bug Fix

### 6.0.6 — 2026-08-20

Automatic Cache Clear: Added automatic cache-clearing logic upon app updates to prevent errors caused by legacy cache.

Player Sync Fix: Resolved state conflict issues between 'Listen Now' and 'Watch Now' when switching players.

### 6.0.5 — 2026-08-03

Added screen orientation lock (Portrait mode)

### 6.0.3 — 2026-07-15

Updated to support the latest iOS 26.
New Feature : Added playback speed control.
Enhancement : Enabled background player for podcasts (Added Next/Previous playback controls).
Bug Fixes : Resolved full-screen mode issues.

### 6.0.0 — 2025-08-22

일부 버그 수정 및 앱의 안정화 진행

iOS 18 이상 소프트웨어 지원

최소지원 iOS 15.6 으로 상향 (iOS 15.6 이하 사용 시 서비스 불가)




기타

1. 플레이어 관련 오류 수정 (백그라운드 상태, 디스플레이 포함)

2. 메모리 관리

3. 베터리 최적화 예외 권한 추가

4. 웹뷰 구현 + 이벤트 통신  

5. 이어폰 혹은 블루투스 착용시 정책 추가 등

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