This research sought to review the development of TV sport journalism in line with TV broadcasting environment. It thus classified TV sport journalism chronologically according to changes in the government’s broadcasting policies and TV broadcasting environment, and reviewed its development, thus coming up with the following conclusions. First, TV sport journalism, at its initial stage, was characterized by its role in unifying the people who were tired of colonial rule and Korean War, and in heightening the social mood leading to solidarity. Also, TV sport journalism, through featuring good performance in international competitions, awakened Koreans to their potential and the possibility of economic development. TV sport journalism at its leap stage was characterized by it being used as blindfolding civic movements. However, it is true that it helped promote the nationalism through the activation of satellite broadcasting of international competitions and through having sports programs in place. TV sport journalism at its growth stage was characterized by the accumulation of know-how on sports broadcasting following the launch of professional baseball and soccer, and the holding of Seoul Olympic Games and Asian Games likewise provided opportunities to make the country’s sports broadcasting technology known worldwide. In particular, the introduction of color TV helped feature vitality and liveliness and luxury of sports. And, TV sport journalism at its developmental stage was characterized by having satellite live broadcasting in place through various international sports events such as Atlanta and Barcelona Olympics, and FIFA World Cups in Italy, France and United States. Also, the overseas advancement enabled people to watch live overseas-advanced players perform matches, thereby meeting the audience’s satisfaction and expectation. And, their activities served as a refresher in helping the nation overcome the foreign exchange crisis in 1997-1998. Lastly, the crisis phase is characterized by the conversion of media reception mechanism following the popularization of Internet. Due to various merits of Internet, TV watchers are converted into Internet users, thereby devaluing TV. Likewise, existing newspapers, magazines, radio and TV media are being incorporated into Internet environment. Hence, efforts should be made to change TV broadcasting mechanism environment into a creative and new environment.