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Junwoo
2026-04-01 10:53:44

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If You’re a Media Company, Don’t Miss This 2026 Public Infrastructure Support Project: How to Use NewsTTV/News Images for Free

The Korea Press Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 News Content Shared Infrastructure Support Program. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 5:00 PM.

This program offers cloud-based news production tools to media organizations for up to five years, free of charge (or with partial self-funding). Among the eligible tools are two modules provided by Videostew: NewsTTV and NewsImage. To help you apply right away, we’ve summarized the key details below.

So, what’s in it for your newsroom?

Selected media outlets can use the system 100% free for up to 3 years. In the 4th year, you’ll cover 30% of operating costs, in the 5th year 60%, and from the 6th year the system transitions to full self-hosted operation.

In other words, deploying video production and image generation tools on your own would normally require a hefty budget. Through this program, you get a proven AI toolset to try first at no cost, then decide later whether the investment makes sense for your organization.

Two modules provided by Videostew

⑦ NewsTTV — Turn a single article into a full video

NewsTTV is a solution that lets you turn written articles into short-form and full-length video content with no professional editing skills required. Even reporters and editors with zero editing experience can get started right away using two simple workflows.

  • Interactive editing interface — Import an article and fine-tune subtitles and scene composition in an intuitive editor. No separate software needed; do everything from start to finish in your browser.
  • Fully automated API workflow — Automatically generate videos as soon as an article is uploaded, and connect directly to your distribution channels. You can produce large volumes of short-form videos with virtually no editor intervention.
  • If you’re a media company juggling YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Naver Clips, and more, NewsTTV helps you slash both time and manpower in a big way.

    ⑧ News Image — AI instantly creates the perfect thumbnail for your article

    News Image is a module where you simply enter the article body or a few keywords, and AI automatically generates a custom thumbnail image. You get a spot-on thumbnail for your story in seconds, with zero copyright headaches. It supports both API integration and a web service interface.

  • API integration — Connect it to your existing CMS and you can finish your article and its thumbnail image all in one go. No switching tools, no extra steps — image generation becomes a natural part of your writing workflow.
  • Web service — Reporters can just copy and paste the article text into the web page and instantly create various styles of thumbnail images. There’s no need to integrate with your CMS, so anyone can get started right away with a very low barrier to entry.
  • Many news organizations are already using News Image to produce article thumbnails. They report not only significant savings on external image licensing costs, but also a major reduction in the editing time previously spent sourcing and managing images.

    Who can apply?

  • New applicants — Daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and online newspapers (excluding free papers) that have been publishing for at least one year after registration
  • Current beneficiaries — Media outlets currently receiving foundation support (you can apply for additional modules)
  • Support-completed outlets — Media outlets whose 5-year support period has ended normally can also reapply
  • You can apply for each module as either the AI type or the AZ type (Infrastructure + AI), and you’re also welcome to apply for multiple modules at the same time. We highly recommend applying for both NewsTTV and News Image together for the best results.

    How to Apply & Schedule

  • Application period: March 30 (Mon), 2026 ~ April 15 (Wed), 2026, 17:00
  • How to apply: Email submissions only
  • Submission email: sunhee@kpf.or.kr
  • Announcement of results: Expected in May 2026
  • Inquiries (Foundation): News Big Data Team ☎ 02-2001-7575 / 7576
  • ⚠️ Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted, so please prepare and submit with plenty of time to spare!

    Contact Videostew

    From preparing the application documents to how to use the modules and how to run them after adoption, feel free to contact Videostew anytime with any questions. We’ll be by your side from the moment you prepare for the Foundation application all the way to real-world use.

    View full details of the KPF call for applications

    Consulting on implementing the Videostew module: contact@videostew.com

    Don’t miss your chance to try NewsTTV and News Image. This opportunity won’t last long—apply now before the deadline passes! 🙌

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