KBS 뉴스 vs Hankook TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBS 뉴스
Access a wide range of news content and enjoy various information and entertainment anytime, anywhere. This app allows you to easily search for articles and experience improved video playback with high-definition support.
- Access diverse news content
- Watch YouTube shorts and live streams
- Quick article search
- Improved video playback
- High-definition support
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The KBS NEWS application representing Korea has released a new version. - Enjoy a wealth of content with just one KBS news app and meet various information and enjoyment anytime, anywhere. - Enjoy various YouTube contents such as today's shorts and YouTube live easily through the KBS News app. - Search for all the articles you want easily and quickly with the KBS News app. - You can have a new viewing experience with improved automatic playback and high-definition support on the KBS news app. [Detailed Information on Optional Access Rights] - Camera, microphone: Permission to shoot and attach pictures or videos for news reports. - Photo: Permission to attach photos or videos stored on the device when sending in certain reports on news * All of the above functions are optional access rights, so you can use the service even if you do not agree.
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 KBS 뉴스's 3.0. Hankook TV also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 41%). KBS 뉴스's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. KBS 뉴스 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 — 15 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of KBS 뉴스's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hankook TV's.
KBS 뉴스 ships an update every 6 weeks, Hankook TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBS 뉴스 | Hankook TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 3.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KBS Media Co. | The Korea Times USA |
Customer experience
KBS 뉴스
Hankook TV
In-app purchases
KBS 뉴스
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
