President Lee Orders Comprehensive Measures Over Concerns of CSAT Cheating Using Smart Glasses

President Lee Jae-myung cited concerns over the possibility of cheating using advanced devices such as smart glasses ahead of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), and ordered the preparation of comprehensive measures.

During a meeting of senior presidential secretaries he presided over at Cheong Wa Dae today (November 5), President Lee said, "We must make every effort in managing test sites so that all test-takers can demonstrate their abilities in a safe and fair environment."

He then urged, "In particular, there are said to be cases of cheating using advanced devices such as smart glasses, which have recently become controversial, so we must make special efforts to block this."

He continued, "We must strengthen competency training for test supervisors and thoroughly overhaul the on-site response system to fundamentally eliminate any possibility of cheating," adding, "We must also thoroughly prepare protection measures for on-site proctors so they can properly perform their legitimate duties without being intimidated by unreasonable complaints."

President Lee instructed, "Please draw up comprehensive measures to ensure that cheating using smart devices and other means does not occur in all types of examinations administered by the state, public entities, and schools at all levels."

He also emphasized, "I think we need to prepare this rather swiftly. We must firmly maintain fairness down to every small detail and every corner so that under no circumstances is the value of sincere effort denied."

Addressing test-takers preparing for the CSAT, President Lee stated, "I hope that all test-takers who have worked hard for a long time will achieve the results they desire," adding, "I also send warm applause and support to young people who are building expertise and fostering their strengths in their respective fields instead of taking the CSAT."

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