Top scorer in South Korea's tax accountant qualification exam admits to cheating using AI, has turned himself in to police.

November 15 - According to Bloomberg, the top scorer in South Korea's national tax accountant qualification exam has admitted to cheating during the test using generative artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic devices, and has voluntarily turned himself in to the police.

On Sunday, Han Won Seok appeared in a video posted on his lawyer's YouTube channel, with his face obscured by a mask. He confessed that he used a miniature camera to photograph exam questions, sent them to an AI system, and then checked the answers via a smartphone. He stated that he has submitted a written statement to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.