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Top tax exam scorer admits AI cheating, turns self in

The top scorer in Korea's certified tax accountant qualification exam has admitted to using generative AI and a camera to cheat, reversing earlier denials, and turned himself in to police. Yonhap reports the candidate, identified only by his surname Han, submitted a self-surrender statement to the Seoul Metropolitan Police on Sunday. The Ministry of Economy and Finance said it is considering suspending his certification, according to KBS World. Han, speaking through his lawyer in a YouTube video, said, "I deeply reflect on and regret what I did," as reported by Dong-A Ilbo. Police have launched an investigation into the case.

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