With LG predicting a 3D tv set market in excess of 30 million units by 2012 and Samsung busily hard sell its related world's firsts, you'd better believe that these potent South Korean "chaebols" have their government's full support when it comes to transport 3D content. Just today the Korea Communications license (KCC) announced its drive to start beaming 3D broadcasts in Full HD quality formerly in 2010 -- licensing begins in January with first broadcasts anticipated mid-year. Unlike those 3D disciple broadcasts tested in Japan and the UK, Korea will deliver its 3D content through its terrestrial networks. Of course, Korea's pay-TV providers want in on the action too, with CJ HelloVision set to offer 3D content through its video-on-demand offerings in the next "week or two." CJ HelloVision will initially target about 300 households with plans to extend the service to 1,000 homes by 2012. Viewers will need yet another set-top box to view 3D content likely limited to "cartoons" at first. Pricing has not been set and it's entirely bounds




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eventual that 3D VoD titles will be free at first in order to build thrust and to ensure viewer lock-in of the all influential child demographic.

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