Prestigious Korean Universities Exposed for AI Cheating Scandals | WPN World People News

A series of scandals have recently rocked South Korea’s higher education sector, as students from top universities were caught using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to cheat — helping themselves earn higher grades on assignments or exams. The schools involved are none other than the country’s most prestigious “SKY” universities: Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University.

According to a 2024 survey by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET), among 726 students enrolled in four- and six-year programs, a staggering 91.7% admitted to using AI for writing assignments or conducting research. Many South Korean students noted that using AI to complete coursework or exams has already become **commonplace** on campuses.

Out of 131 universities nationwide, over 70% currently have no official regulations or guidelines regarding the use of generative AI. Experts warn that without substantive and enforceable restrictions, simply introducing “AI ethics education courses” to teach students how to use AI responsibly will be merely symbolic — unlikely to have any real educational or deterrent effect.