DPRK begins to introduce digital television broadcasts South Korea pays attention to progress

Sina Science and technology news June 23, according to Yonhap reported, confirmed that the DPRK is embarking on the introduction of digital television broadcasts, the South Korean Broadcasting Communication Committee's concern.　　North Korea this February asked the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to help it convert its original television broadcasts into digital television broadcasts, the South Korean Broadcasting Communications Commission said 22nd. After receiving the above-mentioned news from the International Telecommunication Union, the Korean Broadcasting and Communication Commission has organized a seminar on digital conversion of Korean television broadcasting composed of six or seven North Korean experts and Korean Broadcasting experts, and held its first meeting on 21st to analyze the current situation and trends of Korean radio and television,　　To study what measures South Korea should take if North Korea converts to digital television broadcasts, even if it is not fully converted into digital television broadcasts. South Korean officials say North Korea may ask the International Telecommunication Union to help with digital television technology. At present, South Korea has not helped North Korea to introduce digital television broadcasting program. (Greek)