It has been over four months since a video surfaced showing a YouTuber solving 30 math problems from a mock College Entrance Exam using AI glasses in just 18 minutes, scoring 96 points. In response to this, the government has decided to assign one dedicated personnel for detecting smart glasses at each exam site and to pursue criminal charges against cheaters. However, the development of detection equipment for these glasses is still under review for implementation in next year's exam.
On June 19, YouTuber Techmong posted a video demonstrating how he used AI glasses equipped with a camera to solve exam questions. As of November 9, the video has garnered over 1.4 million views. Techmong emphasized that regulations must evolve alongside technological advancements. He suggested that combining visual checks with metal detection and wireless signal detection could serve as an initial deterrent against cheating.
In July, the Ministry of Education specified that smart glasses would be prohibited items for the 2027 College Entrance Exam. Wearing them during the exam will invalidate the test and result in a suspension of eligibility for the following year. On October 29, the ministry announced that it would deploy one dedicated personnel for detection at every exam site starting this year. This personnel will monitor the exam rooms and make initial assessments of any suspicious glasses reported by proctors, and if necessary, will connect with emergency contact points at the school, local education offices, and the Ministry of Education for further evaluation.
Cheaters will be treated as intentionally disrupting the exam, leading to criminal charges and investigations. The suspension of eligibility will be extended from the current one year to a maximum of three years, with plans to amend the Higher Education Act and recommend similar measures for university entrance exams. The liability insurance for proctors will be expanded to cover attorney fees, and there are plans to adjust proctor compensation by the 2028 academic year.
The potential use of detection equipment, specifically radio frequency detectors for exam sites, is currently being evaluated for next year's College Entrance Exam. The Ministry of Education explained on November 2 that dedicated personnel could enhance their detection capabilities through training with actual smart glasses.
Limitations in the field were also highlighted during a recent parliamentary audit. Kim Tae-sun, a member of the Democratic Party, noted on October 23 that all five cases of cheating detected during national qualification exams were confirmed by proctors through visual or auditory cues, arguing that metal detectors and radio frequency detectors showed limitations in mock training. The Korea Industrial Manpower Corporation is considering a separate supervisory role called 'AI Inspector.' Yonsei University reported on November 10 that it is reviewing criminal charges against a student who wore smart glasses during a recent essay exam.
President Lee Jae-myung directed on November 5 during a senior secretary meeting that comprehensive measures to prevent cheating should be swiftly established not only for the College Entrance Exam but also for all exams conducted by the state, public institutions, and schools. He also called for enhanced training and protection for proctors. The College Entrance Exam is scheduled for November 19.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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