Recommended for mature audiences; M-rated content may only be broadcast between 8:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on any day, and additionally between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on schooldays.

Content suitable for viewers over the age of 14.

Suitable for general audiences. Programming suitable for the entire family with mild violence, and mild profanity and/or censored language.

This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.

Not recommended for children under 12. Not allowed air before 10:00 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.

Intended for adult viewers from the age of 18 (corresponding to the age-appropriate index N-18) and broadcast between 23 (11pm) and 6 (6am) hours; Limited to minors and intended for adult audiences.

Not recommended for children under 12. Not allowed air before 10:00 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. 12A requires an adult to accompany any child under 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema.

Viewable for 16 and above years old.

Todos (suitable for all).

Take care with children under 9.

Parental guidance. Moderate violence and moderate profanity is allowed, as is brief nudity and sexual references if important to the context of the story.

No rating information.

Appropriate – suitable for children 13 and up and may contain with moderate violence, language, and some sexual situations.

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.