South korea's college entrance exam imminent; strict ban on all electronics, including AI glasses

The South Korean Ministry of Education has issued guidelines for the upcoming university entrance examination, scheduled for November 19th this year. The directive strictly prohibits candidates from bringing any electronic devices into the testing venue, specifically targeting AI glasses that have been linked to recent cheating incidents. The guidelines list prohibited items including mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, and Bluetooth-enabled earphones. Candidates found with unauthorized electronics must surrender them before the first test; failure to comply will result in the disqualification of their scores. Furthermore, each testing site will assign a staff member to specifically inspect AI glasses, and wearing them, even if unused, will lead to the cancellation of that year's results and future application eligibility. This heightened scrutiny follows multiple instances of cheating using smart glasses across various exams this year. The Ministry of Education had previously added AI glasses to the prohibited list in July of this year. Additionally, the Ministry announced in October of this year that penalties for cheating with AI glasses could reach a maximum of three years of exam suspension, with plans to deploy signal detection equipment next year.