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The top scorer in Korea's 2026 certified tax accountant qualification exam admitted Sunday that he used generative AI and a camera to cheat, reversing earlier denials, and turned himself in, Yonhap and KBS World report. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said it is considering suspending his certification, and police have launched an investigation into the candidate, identified only by his surname. The Korea Times reports the admission came after his unusually high score drew scrutiny. Korean media coverage, including 한국경제, has focused on the shock of the confession and the government's swift response, with the ministry moving to suspend the certification of the top scorer.