english radio

New Comedy Show Starting to Turn Some Ears

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Staff Tag: 90.5fm, busan, efm, english radio

New Comedy Show Starting to Turn Some Ears

BUSAN, South Korea -- First, Busan eFM (90.5FM) is Busan’s only all-English radio station. From what I can surmise from the few times I’ve listened to the station, is that the programs are intended for Korean people who want to learn English. Fair enough.

The hosts are cheerful if not a bit bland and the subject matter covered on the several shows that run throughout the week is quite similar – wacky things in the news, what’s going on in Korea (festivals, events, etc.) and music that breaks down to about 70-30 Western pop to K pop. Generally, not something I would even listen to back home.

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Busan e-FM Launches Smartphone Application

Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by Staff Tag: busan, Busan city, busan e-fm, citynews, english radio, news

Busan e-FM Launches Smartphone Application

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - Busan e-FM, the city's first English radio broadcasting station, FM 90.5, launched smartphone applications for the Android and iPhone in September 2011.

The smartphone apps provide a variety of content including news, music, weather and entertainment. The app users can listen to live broadcasts, as well as previously aired programs.

To find the Busan e-FM application, search for “BEFM” in the Android Market or the App Store, and download and install the app.

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