YTN vs Hankook TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YTN
Access breaking news, live broadcasts, and exclusive digital content from a leading Korean news channel. Stay informed with categorized news, editor's picks, and timely alerts. Submit your own news tips directly through the app.
- 24-hour live news broadcasts
- Categorized news (politics, economy, society)
- Editor's picks and real-time issues
- Exclusive digital content series
- TV news and documentary programs
- Breaking news alerts
- User news submission feature
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대한민국 24시간 뉴스 채널 YTN ▶ 분야별뉴스 정치, 경제, 사회 등 분야별 주요 뉴스와 에디터가 추천하는 실시간 이슈별 뉴스를 확인할 수 있습니다. ▶ 24시간 LIVE 대한민국의 뉴스를 LIVE로 24시간 시청할 수 있습니다. ▶ 시리즈 TV에서 볼 수 없는 YTN의 디지털 콘텐츠를 확인하세요. ▶ TV프로그램 TV 뉴스와 다큐 시사프로그램를 언제 어디서나 볼 수 있습니다. ▶ 편의기능 이 시각 속보, YTN만의 단독 뉴스를 APP 알림 메시지로 빠르게 받아보세요. ▶ 제보하기 당신의 제보가 뉴스가 됩니다. 휴대폰으로 즉시 촬영하고 바로 제보하세요. ▶콘텐츠 최적화 UXUI 직관적인 기사 가독성을 제공하고 콘텐츠 간 이동이 쉽도록 설계했습니다 [서비스 접근권한 안내] YTN 앱의 원활한 사용을 위해, 다음과 같은 접근권한을 요청합니다. □ 필수 접근권한 - 전화: 안정적인 YTN 앱 서비스 제공을 위해 필수적으로 필요한 권한입니다. □ 선택 접근권한 - 저장공간: 제보 시 기기에 저장된 사진 및 영상을 YTN 앱에 첨부하기 위해 접근이 필요합니다. - 카메라: 제보 시 YTN 앱으로 사진 및 영상을 촬영하기 위해 접근이 필요합니다. 선택 접근권한은 해당 기능을 사용할 때 허용이 필요하며, 비 허용 시에도 해당 기능 외 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. □ 지원문의: ------------------ 개발자 연락처 주소 : 서울특별시 마포구 상암산로76 YTN 뉴스퀘어 2층 연락처 : 02-2160-7453
Hankook TV
Stream unlimited Korean TV shows, movies, and US local news with licensed content. Enjoy K-dramas, entertainment, cultural programs, and original news broadcasts in high definition across multiple devices. Offers multilingual support and specialized channels.
- Unlimited Korean TV shows and movies
- US Local News and 24/7 Korean News
- Licensed and affordable streaming
- Multilingual support (English/Korean)
- Original production content
- Specialized channels for seniors and hobbies
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HANKOOK TV is a free Korean-language broadcast service for Korean Americans, operated by The Korea Times Los Angeles. No sign-up, no fees — watching starts the moment you open the app. Enjoy YTN 24-hour news live, original programs and community news produced by HANKOOK TV, and a curated selection of Korean-language videos on current affairs, business, health, and lifestyle. Available on mobile and at tvhankook.com, anywhere in the U.S.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hankook TV at 3.6 against YTN's 3.0. Hankook TV also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%) and ads (none vs shown). YTN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hankook TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. YTN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hankook TV holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of YTN's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hankook TV's.
YTN ships an update every 2 months, Hankook TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YTN | Hankook TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (12 ratings) | 3.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YTN | The Korea Times USA |
Customer experience
YTN
Hankook TV
In-app purchases
YTN
No in-app purchases
Hankook TV
- Web/Mobile14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Web/Mobile 1 Month$9.99
- Web/Mobile 1 Year$99.99
