Voice of Korea KCBS shortwave frequencies and schedule
Voice of Korea KCBS (Korea, North) has 36 scheduled transmissions on 21 frequencies (shortwave and medium wave), in Korean, aimed at Far East, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia and 3 more. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:50 | 7220 kHz 41m | daily | Korean | Far East | Kujang |
| 09:00–09:50 | 9445 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Far East | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 6170 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | Latin America | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 6185 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 9435 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Latin America | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 9850 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 11710 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Latin America | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 11735 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 13650 kHz 22m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 12:00–12:50 | 15180 kHz 19m | daily | Korean | Latin America | Kujang |
| 14:00–14:50 | 6185 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 14:00–14:50 | 9850 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 14:00–14:50 | 11735 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 14:00–14:50 | 13650 kHz 22m | daily | Korean | Southeast Asia | Kujang |
| 17:00–17:50 | 7570 kHz 41m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 17:00–17:50 | 9435 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | North America | Kujang |
| 17:00–17:50 | 11710 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | North America | Kujang |
| 17:00–17:50 | 12015 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 17:00–17:50 | 13760 kHz 22m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 17:00–17:50 | 15245.2 kHz 19m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 621 kHz MW | daily | Korean | Far East | Chongjin |
| 20:00–20:50 | 6170 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 7210 kHz 41m | daily | Korean | Southern Africa | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 9425 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 9875 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Middle East | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 11635 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Middle East | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 11910 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Southern Africa | Kujang |
| 20:00–20:50 | 12015 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 7235 kHz 41m | daily | Korean | Far East | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 7570 kHz 41m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 9445 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Far East | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 9875 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Far East | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 11635 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Far East | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 12015 kHz 25m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 13760 kHz 22m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
| 23:00–23:50 | 15245.2 kHz 19m | daily | Korean | Europe | Kujang |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Kujang · Chongjin
Questions
What frequency is Voice of Korea KCBS on?
Voice of Korea KCBS uses 21 shortwave frequencies this season: 621 kHz, 6170 kHz, 6185 kHz, 7210 kHz, 7220 kHz, 7235 kHz, 7570 kHz, 9425 kHz and 13 more. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Voice of Korea KCBS on shortwave?
It has 36 scheduled transmissions, 36 of them daily, from 09:00 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 Voice of Korea KCBS 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.