Channel identification guide

KBS 2TV in South Korea · channel ID and TV guide

KBS 2TV in South Korea uses the catalogue ID KBS2TV.kr. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for KBS2TV.kr when you match KBS 2TV in South Korea. The directory lists Korean Broadcasting System in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
KBS2TV.kr
Source geography
South Korea · KR
Programme categories
entertainment
Site listed in the snapshot
drama.kbs.co.kr
Alternative labels
KBS 제2텔레비전
Owner field
Korean Broadcasting System
Launch field
1980-12-01

Similar channel names

HLSA-DTV in South Korea can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (HLSADTV.kr) with KBS2TV.kr before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
HLSA-DTVSouth KoreaHLSADTV.krKBS

Match the TV guide

Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.

<channel id="KBS2TV.kr">…</channel>
<programme channel="KBS2TV.kr" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Asia/Seoul15 Jul 2025 20:00 +090015 Jul 11:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for HLSA-DTV before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “KBS 2TV | guide alignment test” against KBS2TV.kr in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with KBS2TV.kr exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “KBS 제2텔레비전”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading