KBS Hanminjok shortwave frequencies and schedule
KBS Hanminjok (Korea, South) has 7 scheduled transmissions on 3 frequencies (shortwave and medium wave), in Korean, aimed at Far East. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–03:50 | 1170 kHz MW | daily | Korean | Far East | Kimjae |
| 03:50–14:00 | 972 kHz MW | daily | Korean | Far East | Dangjin |
| 03:50–14:00 | 6015 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | Far East | Hwasung/Hwaseong |
| 09:50–10:00 | 1170 kHz MW | daily | Korean | Far East | Kimjae |
| 14:00–24:00 | 972 kHz MW | daily | Korean | Far East | Dangjin |
| 14:00–24:00 | 1170 kHz MW | daily | Korean | Far East | Kimjae |
| 14:00–24:00 | 6015 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | Far East | Hwasung/Hwaseong |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Kimjae · Dangjin · Hwasung/Hwaseong
Questions
What frequency is KBS Hanminjok on?
KBS Hanminjok uses 3 shortwave frequencies this season: 972 kHz, 1170 kHz, 6015 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear KBS Hanminjok on shortwave?
It has 7 scheduled transmissions, 7 of them daily, from 00:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to KBS Hanminjok online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
New to shortwave? Read how to listen online and the band guide.