Modio Launches as One App for 11 Korean Radio Channels

Features and availability

Modio offers high-quality live listening, programme schedules, real-time track information and playlists. Favourite channels and a recently-listened list are included. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are supported, aimed at in-car listening.

The app is free on Google Play. An iOS version is about to be released, according to the association.

Pilot project and limits

Modio was built under the Korea Communications Agency (KCA) pilot project for a K-Global audio platform, with the association and the five terrestrial broadcasters taking part jointly. KCA will run the pilot until early 2027, collect user feedback and improve stability. After the service moves out of the pilot phase, it plans to add channels and expand to vehicles and external platforms.

The broadcasters' own digital radio apps remain in place. Because Modio focuses on live listening, catch-up listening, visible radio, live chat and submitting listener stories still have to be done in each broadcaster's app.

For listeners, the appeal is convenience: instead of switching between several broadcaster apps, they can reach the main public and major radio stations in one place, including from the car dashboard.