2/9 General Programming TV Channels

DIALOG>> Viewers have more to choose from now.

Have you checked out the new general programming TV channels yet?

The main terrestrial channels will get some competition.
* get some competition: 경쟁이 늘어나다.
ex> It seems like we'll be getting some competition next month.

Viewers have more to choose from now.


RESPONSE>> Talk about the newly-created major TV stations.

December 1st of 2011 brought about big change to Korea's television industry.
* bring about: ~을 가져오다.

Four new general programming TV stations started their broadcasting.
* general programming TV channel: 종합편성체널
ex> The new general programming TV stations have a lot of kinks to work out.
ex> We'll be broadcasting live at the event.

Each channel has the backing of the top daily newspapers in the country.
* the backing of: ~의 지원
ex> She had the backing of her family.

These new channels are allowed to offer a diverse lineup of programs.
ex> We have a diverse lineup of events planned tonight.

They can produce their own TV dramas and entertainment programs on top of news programs and documentaries.
* on top of: ~외에도
ex> She works full-time on top of her school load.

These channels can air commercials during programs unlike on the the terrestrial channels.
* air commercials: 광고를 내보내다
ex> I hate it when they air commercials right at the most intense moments.


@ I've been trying to think back to the day we first met.  우리가 처음 만난 날을 돌이켜 보고 있어.

1. The project has the backing of the Government.
2. The company produces a diverse lineup of cars.
3. Commercials are aired during programs on that channel.
4. Korean companies are getting more and more competition.