최민희 ‘취재방해 논란’에 커지는 비판…‘공생·적대 이중적 언론관’

The controversy surrounding the handling of a candidate's interview by YouTubers has grown, revealing a "dualistic media relationship" between YouTubers and politicians. This dualistic relationship, where politicians engage in both "beneficiation" and "detestation" of YouTubers, has become a point of discussion. During the 8th and 9th regional visits of Democratic Party candidate candidate 최민희, she and her team were seen monitoring YouTuber channel 오마이티브의 cameras and using their mobile phones to record footage.

In response to this, 오마이티브의 journalists expressed concerns over 오마이티브의 bias, stating that it appeared to be a promotional broadcast for Kim민석's campaign, and that the candidates would only "close up" to avoid live broadcast disruptions. Even 조선일보, a member of 오마이뉴스, criticized 오마이티브. While media organizations and press circles cannot justify obstructing or monitoring journalists based on 오마이티브's bias, they argue that political figures have no right to monitor or obstruct journalists' cameras.

This has led to calls for a reevaluation of the relationship between YouTubers and politicians, with media scholars highlighting the double standards politicians often maintain when using YouTube as a platform for their political messages and performances.