TV Osaka, Maeil Broadcasting Network (MBN), and Keimyung University Sign Business Agreement (MOU) to Foster Development in Japan-Korea Culture Sector

TV Osaka Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan), Maeil Broadcasting Network Co., Ltd. (MBN / Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea), and Keimyung University (Location: Busan, South Korea) signed a tripartite business agreement in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, on April 2 (Thursday), with the aim of further developing the Japan-Korea (J-K) culture sector and creating international value.

This agreement aims to establish a continuous and practical cooperative relationship in areas of common interest within the Japan-Korea (J-K) culture sector, including education, research, industry-academia collaboration, content development, and commercialization. The three parties will leverage their respective strengths and resources to promote collaboration across a wide range of fields, from human resource development and content creation to international information dissemination.

Key Areas of Cooperation

Joint development of human resource training and educational programs, promotion of joint research and information exchange, joint planning, development, and commercialization of technologies, content, and programs, mutual utilization of infrastructure such as human resources, facilities, and equipment, and co-hosting of seminars, forums, exhibitions, showcases, and cultural events both domestically and internationally.

Comment from Takashi Shinada, President and Representative Director, TV Osaka Corporation (Excerpt)

It is a great honor to be present today at the signing of this MOU, aiming to jointly develop the J-K culture sector.

TV Osaka is a media company based in Kansai that creates various programs and holds diverse events to invigorate the region. At the same time, it is a media company that develops unique programs and niche-field programs that other broadcasters do not handle, expanding its reach nationwide and worldwide. Kansai has a large Korean population, and Korean-owned businesses and shops have a strong presence, so TV Osaka also places importance on its relationship with Korea, broadcasting many Korean dramas and holding Korean-related events. Therefore, I am delighted that we can proceed with various discussions together with all of you this time.

Specific collaboration and cooperation measures are yet to be determined, but I am already excited.

I hear that Busan, where Keimyung University is located, has a similar atmosphere to Osaka. If so, I can't help but imagine that programs featuring the local dialects of each region, rather than standard language, might be more interesting.

And, just like the relationship between Osaka and Busan, TV Osaka feels a strong affinity for MBN. Since both our parent companies are major economic newspapers, I feel that our cultures are similar. I hope to learn about the excellence of Korean media from everyone at MBN and build a good relationship with TV Osaka.

I hope that by utilizing the power of entertainment, we can all work together to build a bridge between Japan and Korea. Thank you all for your cooperation.

Through this agreement, the three parties will deepen cultural understanding between Japan and South Korea and contribute to the development of creative talent across borders.