noun
the said bureau; the aforementioned office; that station
Refers back to a previously mentioned bureau, office, department, or broadcasting station. Common in news reports and formal writing.
同局は来月から新番組を放送する予定だ。
The station plans to start broadcasting a new program next month.
noun
Indicates that two or more entities belong to the same bureau, office, or station. Often used when comparing or grouping organizations.
両番組は同局で制作されている。
Both programs are produced by the same station.