KBS, Uzbekistan to Sign Cooperation Pact

Korean Broadcasting System on Monday will sign a cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan's public broadcaster.

KBS on Friday said the Uzbek network made the proposal ahead of Uzbek President Islam Karimov arrival in Seoul Tuesday for a state visit.

Signed by KBS President Jung Yun-joo and an Uzbek Foreign Ministry official, the agreement calls for exchanges in news, programs, images, personnel, joint production and mutual visits.

A KBS source said the accord is expected to help boost the popularity of Korean pop culture in Central Asia.

KBS has similar agreements with 46 broadcasters in 35 nations.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio

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