The Radio Shows
About Discovering Korea
“Discovering Korea” was a travel and culture show that aired Saturdays on KBS World Radio from April 2008 until April 2009. The show was written and hosted by Matt Kelley and produced by Sophia Hong. In September 2008, DiscoveringKorea.com was launched.On March 11, 2009, Matt started hosting a new KBS show called “Seoul Scene with Matt Kelley.” The show, which profiles great places in Korea’s capital, airs every Wednesday during the “Seoul Calling” news program, and is also hosted by Sophia Hong.
On August 15, 2009, Matt launched a new show on TBS eFM 101.3. As part of “The Steve Hatherly Show,” each Saturday Matt provides tips for travel on the Korean Peninsula. The show is produced by Tim Alper.
Matt also hosts the “Globe Trotter” travel corner on EBS’s popular Morning Special program every Friday morning at 9:30 KST.
About KBS
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) is South Korea’s leading pubic services broadcaster. The international division, KBS World, broadcasts worldwide in 11 languages. You can listen to the shows on shortwave, the Internet, or via KONG and Danpod on a PC. “Seoul Scene with Matt Kelley” may also be carried on your local radio or satellite station via the World Radio Network (WRN).About TBS eFM 101.3
TBS (Seoul Traffic Broadcasting System) operates four television and radio channels in South Korea. In December 2008, eFM became the nation’s first all-English radio channel. Sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, eFM provides news, culture and music programming to listeners in the Seoul, Busan and Gwangju metropolitan areas. Broadcasts can be heard at 101.3 FM in Seoul or streamed via TOY on a PC.
