KBS WORLD

KBS WORLD Mobile' offers a variety of services ; On-Air, Podcast etc.

KBS · kr.co.kbs.world

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.2.2 20.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.2 (25)
Updated: Apr 21, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 20.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: May 6, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (1 sensitive)
Website: world.kbs.co.kr
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

KBS WORLD is an app by KBS in the Entertainment category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.2.1.

What's new in v1.2.2

Fixed bugs and improved app performance

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Enjoy various content created by South Korea’s flagship public broadcaster KBS! KBS WORLD TV provides well-made Hallyu programs in different languages. KBS WORLD Radio offers the latest news and other contents in 11 languages. KBS KOREA serves as the go-to channel for the entire Korean diaspora. KBS WORLD is the window to Korea. [Key Features] - Full schedule for KBS WORLD channels - On-air streaming, VOD, Podcasts for KBS WORLD’s content • VOD service for various Hallyu content • 24hr audio/kpop streaming and podcasts available in multiple languages - Content covering news, current affairs, culture and entertainment available in multiple languages - Languages: English, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese - Content can be bookmarked for future viewing [Required Access Permissions] - Storage : Required to save basic app information and for use of application ※ How to control app permissions: Settings – Applications – KBS WORLD [Requirements] - Languages: English, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese - Compatibility: iOS devices using iOS 10.0 or later, Android devices using 4.3 or later * Contact : [email protected]

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.2.0.

v1.2.2 LATEST Apr 21, 2026 20.8 MB TRUSTED v1.2.1 Jan 20, 2026 20.8 MB TRUSTED v1.2.0 Nov 4, 2025 20.8 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 21, 2026.
Certificate issued to “KBSi” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 21, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 21, 2026
Signed byCN=KBSi, OU=co, O=KBSi, L=Seoul, ST=Seoul, C=kr
Signing certificate (SHA-1)CB:DB:A0:25:93:4D:53:0B:DF:4A:80:CE:CA:0B:41:AB:2D:20:69:19
File MD5b96151f5ed39e6e8878eeddc7774e749
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

KBS WORLD requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) kr.co.kbs.world.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

KBS WORLD APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the KBS WORLD APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b96151f5ed39e6e8878eeddc7774e749.