[2023 National Audit] EBS Has 69 YouTube Channels... But '0' Textbook Lecture Videos
Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) operates 69 YouTube channels, but there are concerns that no lecture videos using EBS textbooks have been uploaded.
On the 17th, Park Wan-joo, an independent member of the National Assembly's Science, Technology, Information and Broadcasting Communications Committee, pointed out that although EBS operates 69 YouTube platforms, there are zero uploads of lecture videos using EBS textbooks such as the CSAT Special Lectures, and urged to enhance accessibility for examinees.
EBS operates a total of 69 YouTube channels across 6 categories. By category, there are ▲10 documentary channels ▲34 cultural channels ▲5 kids channels ▲12 knowledge channels ▲3 promotional channels ▲4 original channels ▲and 1 EBS administrator channel.
Channels that broadcast commentary lectures on self-produced textbooks such as the CSAT Special Lectures are limited to broadcasting channels, websites, and apps (APP), not YouTube.
On the other hand, individual YouTube star instructors are leveraging the accessibility advantages of YouTube channels to create content using EBS CSAT Special Lecture textbooks, achieving as many as 100,000 views and earning advertising revenue, according to Park.
He said, "Students prefer to quickly share information in a short time without the inconvenience of signing up or logging in. As a public broadcaster, EBS should utilize the advantages of its currently owned YouTube channels in line with the platform transition era to guarantee and expand students' access to information."
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Park also stated, "Amid concerns over financial difficulties in operating public broadcasting due to separate collection of license fees, if YouTube platforms are activated from the existing content delivery methods, it can achieve a twofold effect by generating advertising revenue that can lead to content development."
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