Can Civil Servants Vlog Their Jobs? A Korean Case Reignites the Debate
A realistic image of a Korean civil servant at her desk, reflecting the controversy over vlogging from inside government offices. This visual complements the article on civil servant YouTube content limits and public debate in South Korea. A Korean civil servant has sparked heated debate by uploading a resignation vlog filmed inside the Presidential Office — a location normally restricted from casual public view. The video, styled as a personal behind-the-scenes farewell, included scenes of official spaces, colleagues, and even the return of a government-issued ID. While it may have seemed like a harmless act of closure, the incident raised serious questions about privacy, national security, and the ethical boundaries of public sector content creation. What Happened? The vlog in question was filmed by a young staff member who recently resigned from the Presidential Secretariat. In the footage, she can be seen packing up her desk, bidding farewell to coworkers, and handing i...