LAS VEGAS — Sinclair Broadcast Group and CAST.ERA said K-Channel 82, positioned as the first nationwide Korean content channel in U.S. broadcast television, is scheduled to launch on September 14, 2026, according to remarks delivered during the K-EnterTech Fire Chat held alongside NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The initiative brings together U.S. broadcast infrastructure, Korean content supply, and AI localization in a project designed to expand Korean programming beyond streaming platforms and into mainstream US TV.
Jung HanThe event took place on April 19, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and was hosted by K-EnterTechHub.
Jung Han CEO of K-EnterTechHub, moderated the session. The panel featured Stanley Park (Park Kyung-mo), Vice President of CAST.ERA; Shin Hyun-jin, CEO of Hudson AI; Sam-seog Ko, Distinguished Professor at Dongguk University and former commissioner of the Korea Communications Commission; and Douglas Montgomery, CEO of Global Connects Media and Asia advisor to Parrot Analytics.