The Ministry of Education announced plans to pursue criminal penalties through police complaints or requests for investigation for individuals caught cheating on the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) using smart glasses.

The ministry released the Response Plan for Cheating via Smart Glasses on the CSAT containing these measures.

Viewing cheating with smart glasses as a deliberate and premeditated attempt to disrupt the normal administration of a national examination, the ministry decided to take a strict response, including potential criminal prosecution for obstruction of official duties by fraudulent means and interference with business.

In addition, to enhance the effectiveness of sanctions, the ministry plans to extend the disqualification period for exam cheaters from the current one year, as stipulated in the Higher Education Act, to three years.