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27-620: It began broadcasting in South Korea on February 3, 1997, with overseas broadcasting beginning on August 12, 1999. The name of the station comes from the traditional Korean folk song Arirang . Three channels broadcast 24 hours a day in English, and provide subtitle services in Spanish , Chinese , Arabic , Russian , Vietnamese and Indonesian (multilingual subtitle service). On May 9, 2022, Arirang International Broadcasting launched Arirang Español,

54-465: A refrain similar to, "Arirang, arirang, arariyo ( 아리랑, 아리랑, 아라리요 )." The word "arirang" itself is nonsensical and does not have a precise meaning in Korean . While the other lyrics vary from version to version, the themes of sorrow, separation, reunion, and love appear in most versions. The table below includes the lyrics of "Standard Arirang" from Seoul. The first two lines are the refrain. The refrain

81-479: A "beloved one" or "bridegroom" in the ancient native Korean language. With the two words together, the term Arirang meant "My beloved one". This theory, supported by the scholars such as Shin Yong-ha  [ ko ] , bears the song's legend. According to the legend, the name is derived from the story of a bachelor and a maiden who fell in love while picking Camellia blossoms near the wharf at Auraji ( 아우라지 ) —

108-509: A Spanish-language YouTube channel. Arirang International Broadcasting currently has approximately 146.25 million viewing households in 107 countries around the world. In January 2010, the network split its programming in two categories, news and non-news, with additional news bulletins and current affairs programs being added to the schedule, as well as more cultural programming. The Vietnamese drama series Chay An premiered on January 4, with subtitles in both Korean and English. In 2011, after

135-520: A body of water which derives its name from the Korean word "eoureojida" ( 어우러지다 ) that is closely translated to "be in harmony" or "to meet". For example, the body of water that connects the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok to the Han River is called Auraji. Two versions of this story exist: According to Professor Keith Howard , Arirang originated in the mountainous regions of Jeongseon , Gangwon , and

162-620: A total of 8 satellite repeaters. It serves as a messenger to inform Korea's past, present, and future to 146.25 million viewing households in 107 countries around the world. In South Korea, it can be viewed on cable TV, satellite broadcasting, and IPTV. Arirang TV airs a variety of genres of programs covering the international economy, political situations, culture, and entertainment. It consists of programs suitable for viewers of various ages, as well as programs for domestic and foreign opinion leaders. TV programs by Arirang TV include: Arirang Arirang ( 아리랑 [a.ɾi.ɾaŋ] )

189-521: Is a Korean folk song . There are about 3,600 variations of 60 different versions of the song, all of which include a refrain similar to "Arirang, arirang, arariyo" (" 아리랑, 아리랑, 아라리요 "). It is estimated the song is more than 600 years old. "Arirang" is included twice on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, having been submitted for inclusion first by South Korea in 2012 and then by North Korea in 2014. In 2015,

216-1151: Is followed by three verses . 아리랑, 아리랑, 아라리요… 아리랑 고개로 넘어간다. 아리랑, 아리랑, 아라리요… 아리랑 고개로 넘어간다. Arirang, arirang, arariyo… Arirang gogaero neomeoganda. [a̠.ɾi.ɾa̠ŋ a̠.ɾi.ɾa̠ŋ a̠.ɾa̠.ɾi.jo̞] [a̠.ɾi.ɾa̠ŋ ko̞.ge̞.ɾo̞ nʌ̹m.ʌ̹.ga̠n.da̠] 나를 버리고 가시는 님은 십리도 못가서 발병난다. 나를 버리고 가시는 님은 十里도 못가서 발病난다. Nareul beorigo gasineun nimeun Simnido motgaseo balbyeongnanda. [na̠.ɾɯɭ pʌ̹.ɾi.go̞ ka̠.ɕi.nɯn nim.ɯn] [ɕʰim.ni.do̞ mo̞t̚.k͈a̠.sʌ̹ pa̠ɭ.bjʌ̹ŋ.na̠n.da̠] 청천하늘엔 잔별도 많고, 우리네 가슴엔 희망도 많다. 晴天하늘엔 잔별도 많고, 우리네 가슴엔 希望도 많다. Cheongcheonhaneuren janbyeoldo manko, Urine gaseumen huimangdo manta. [tɕʰʌ̹ŋ.tɕʌ̹n.ɦa̠.nɯ.ɾe̞n tɕa̠n.bjʌ̹ɭ.do̞ ma̠n.ko̞] [u.ɾi.ne̞ ka̠.sɯm.e̞n çi.ma̠ŋ.do̞ ma̠n.ta̠] 저기 저 산이 백두산이라지, 동지 섣달에도 꽃만 핀다. 저기 저 山이 白頭山이라지, 冬至 섣달에도 꽃萬 핀다. Jeogi jeo sani baekdusaniraji, Dongji seotdaredo kkonman pinda. [tɕʌ̹.gi tɕʌ̹ sʰa̠n.i pe̞k̚.t͈u.sa̠n.i.ɾa̠.dʑi] [to̞ŋ.dʑi sʰʌ̹t̚.t͈a̠.ɾe̞.do̞ k͈o̞n.ma̠n pʰin.da̠] There are an estimated 3,600 variations of 60 different versions of "Arirang". Titles of different versions of "Arirang" are usually prefixed by their place of origin. While " Jeongseon Arirang"

243-523: Is generally considered to be the original version of the song, "Bonjo Arirang" (literally: Standard Arirang) from Seoul is one of the most famous versions. This version was first made popular when it was used as the theme song of the influential 1926 film Arirang . Other famous variations include "Jindo Arirang" from South Jeolla Province, a region known for being the birthplace of Korean folk music genres pansori and sinawi ; and " Miryang Arirang" from South Gyeongsang Province. In 2011, Arirang

270-844: Is now considered a lost film but various accounts say the film was about a Korean student who became mentally ill after being imprisoned and tortured by the Japanese. The film was a hit upon its release and is considered the first Korean nationalist film. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, Japan experienced a craze for Korean culture and for "Arirang", in particular. Over 50 Japanese versions of "Arirang" were released between 1931 and 1943, in genres including pop , jazz , and mambo . Some Japanese soldiers were familiar with "Arirang" from their service in Japanese Korea , or from their interactions with forcibly conscripted Korean comfort women , labourers and soldiers. All versions of "Arirang" include

297-634: The Gyeongbok Palace under the order of the Prince Regent Heungseon of the Joseon period. Others especially theorize that the words "Arirang" and "Arari" in the song's lyrics originated from the families of the workers during this period who said "Arirang ( 아리랑 ; 我離郞 )" or "Ananri ( 아난리 ; 我亂離 )" to the officials taking the workers from their Gangwon homes to the palace construction in Seoul,

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324-558: The March 1 Movement , a Korean demonstration against the Japanese Empire in 1919. Many of the variations of "Arirang" that were written during the occupation contain themes of injustice, the plight of labourers, and guerrilla warfare. It was also sung by the mountain guerrillas who were fighting against the fascists. The most well-known lyrics to "Arirang" first appeared in the 1926 silent film Arirang , directed by Na Woon-gyu . Arirang

351-641: The South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration added the song to its list of important intangible cultural assets . The song is sung today in both North and South Korea, and represents the symbol of unity in the region that is divided by the Korean War . It is believed that "Arirang" originated from Jeongseon , Gangwon Province . "Arirang" as a term today is ambiguous in meaning, but some linguists have hypothesized that "Ari" ( 아리 ) meant "beautiful" and "rang" ( 랑 ) referred to

378-610: The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. South Korea successfully submitted the song for inclusion in 2012. North Korea successfully submitted the song for inclusion in 2014. In 2015, the South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration added the "Arirang" to its list of important intangible cultural assets . The U.S. Army 's 7th Infantry Division adopted "Arirang" as its official march song in May 1956, after receiving permission from Syngman Rhee ,

405-539: The Korean government was embroiled in an embezzlement scandal, suggestions had emerged for the merger of Arirang and KBS World , considering that Arirang, like many other English-language media outlets in South Korea, was suffering from lack of budget, manpower and content. The network recouped from its losses. In January 2018, due to budget cuts, Arirang sacked 190 staff members and cut its number of programs in half from 36 to 18. Arirang International Broadcasting operates through three channels (World, UN, and Korea), using

432-588: The Korean ski resorts. Kangwon Land , located in Jeongseon, is the only domestic casino that is open to South Korean citizens. The Alpine Skiing venue was located at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre in Jungbong, Bukpyeong-myeon , Jeongseon during the 2018 Winter Olympics . Taebaek line and Jeongseon line pass through Jeongseon county. A-train departing from Cheongnyangni operates to Auraji . There

459-518: The county government, was opened in 2016 to promote Arirang , collecting and displaying around 600 exhibits. Jeongseon Arirang Festival is held annually in October, to preserve Jeongseon Arirang and promote them. In addition to Jeongseon Arirang show, Arirang from other region is also performed. High 1 Resort, a ski resort, is located in Gohan-eup, the resort at 1,345 meters is at the highest altitude of

486-400: The dissolution of the limestone is located, and many of solutional caves are found. Natural monuments shaped from the limestone are as follows. There are one treasure , 6 natural monuments , 1 important folklore cultural heritage in Jeongseon. Province designated 3 tangible cultural heritages, 1 intangible cultural heritage, 5 monuments, 2 folklore heritages. Arirang Museum, run by

513-411: The first mention of the song was found in a 1756 manuscript. The Academy of Korean Studies also shares the same view that Arirang was originally the folk song of Jeongseon. Some locals of Jeongseon trace their folk song further back to the era of Goryeo . Some believe that such song from Jeongseon spread to Seoul and other regions of Korea when the workers from Gangwon were sent to Seoul to rebuild

540-417: The first president of South Korea. The division had been stationed in South Korea from 1950 to 1971, including the Korean War period. Jeongseon Jeongseon ( Jeongseon-gun ) is a county in the province of Gangwon-do , South Korea . It is famous as the hometown of "Jeongseon Arirang ," a traditional Korean folksong. It is also the hometown of actor Won Bin and footballer Seol Ki-hyeon . It

567-507: The name of the Indian god with similar name. The first known recording of "Arirang" was made in 1896 by American ethnologist Alice C. Fletcher . At her home in Washington, D.C. , Fletcher recorded three Korean students singing a song she called "Love Song: Ar-ra-rang". One source suggests that the students belonged to noble Korean families and were studying abroad at Howard University during

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594-463: The old Korean indigenous word that also meant "long", and "ryeong" ( Korean :  령 ; Hanja :  領 ; lit.  hill). Some trace the term "Arirang" to the name of Lady Aryeong , the wife of the first king of Silla , as the song could have evolved from the poem praising her virtues. Others even speculate that the term is linked to the Jurchen word "Arin" meaning "hometown", or

621-603: The period in which the recording was made. Another source suggests that the singers were Korean workers who happened to be living in America during that time. The recordings are currently housed in the U.S. Library of Congress . During the Japanese occupation of Korea it became a criminal offense for anyone to sing patriotic songs, including Korea's national anthem, so Arirang became an unofficial resistance anthem against Imperial Japanese rule. Korean protesters sang "Arirang" during

648-456: The phrases which meant they cannot be separated from their lovers or families respectively. According to Maecheonyarok ( 매천야록 ; 梅泉野錄 ) recorded by the Joseon scholar Hwang Hyeon  [ ko ] , it seemed the song was widespread in the country by this time. The South Korean literary scholar Yang Ju-dong theorized that the term "Arirang" came from the combination of "Ari" ( 아리 ),

675-468: The region was involved in the province of Gangwon . After the territory was divided into 23 districts in 1895 with the 8-provincial system abolished, it was included in the district of Chugju. When a 13-provincial system was enacted in 1896, it returned to Gangwon Province. A lot of coal and limestone is buried in the strata formed during the Paleozoic Era in this region. A Karst zone formed from

702-533: Was added to the 3rd batch of "List of Representative Items of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China'. In 2023, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Region , ethnic Korean singer Cui Liling published the first Arirang variation about the Heaven Lake on Jangbaeksan . Both South Korea and North Korea submitted "Arirang" to be included on

729-681: Was ruled by the Goguryeo Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, called Ingpyae-hyeon (잉패현). After the Silla Dynasty unified the Korean peninsula , it was renamed Jeongseon-hyeon in 757. After the Goryeo Dynasty was founded, it was promoted from a hyeon to a county ( gun ) in 1012 or 1018. After the Joseon Dynasty was founded and the territory was divided into 8 Provinces ,

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