History & Foundation of MBN
Initially, Maeil Broadcasting Network (MBN) was launched on 23 September 1993 as Maeil Business TV, the station's name was later changed to Maeil Broadcasting Network in March 2011. The station was operated as a news channel until 1 December 2011 at which point it transitioned into a generalist cable TV channel, launching MBN general programming alongside JTBC, Channel A, and TV Chosun.