South Korea has a vibrant media landscape dominated by privately owned newspapers, TV, radio and online platforms. The main public broadcaster is KBS, which operates alongside numerous private broadcasters. While the government owns the Yonhap news agency, press and media are generally free from censorship or licensing requirements. South Korea also has high rates of internet access and was an early innovator in online services and portals. K-pop further influences South Korean popular culture both domestically and internationally.