By Park Ji-won National public broadcaster KBS aims to open a bureau in Pyongyang by 2025, according to an opposition party lawmaker who cited a recent internal document about raising TV license fee from the current 2,500 won to 3,840 won. Opposition People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Park Dae-chul said the broadcaster is planning to launch its bureau in Pyongyang to provide "accurate and unbiased" coverage of the reclusive state and improve inter-Korean relations, quoting the document that details how the national broadcaster planned to use its budget. KBS earmarked 2.82 billion won ($2.52 million) for research projects on becoming a "unification channel," and 2.66 billion won to send a correspondent to the North. It is also hoping to sign a memorandum of understanding with the North's state broadcaster to facilitate technological exchanges, hold joint programs to mark the June 15 South-North Joint Declaration and Aug. 15 National Liberation Day, and foster youth sports competitions to create joint sports teams.