The Korea Times' Kim Tae-gyu reports that KT and Korean TV station KBS have launched a beta service using WiBro in combination with DMB (digital multimedia broadcasting).

"Users of the mixed service will be able to watch continuous terrestrial DMB mobile broadcasting by inserting a universal serial bus-type device into dedicated WiBro terminals, which will provide the Internet-on-the-move feature," the article states. "The audio-visual service powered by the converged gadgets is a substantial advance compared to that offered by the current stand-alone DMB devices, as it realizes two-way applications. Users will be able to check for background information regarding TV programs broadcast on the hybrid WiBro terminal, and also replay past editions of programs on offer."

"This heralds the full-fledged advent of the convergence of services between broadcasting and telecommunications," says KT Senior Vice President Hong Won-pyo. "This cooperation would be a win-win solution, because both DMB and WiBro can gain momentum to become mainstream features both locally and globally."