Pakistan, Nov. 15 -- South Korean police have launched an investigation after a top-performing tax accountant exam candidate admitted using artificial intelligence to cheat. The candidate secured first place in both examination rounds held in April and July.

His first-round score of 397.5 out of 400 raised suspicions after he answered 159 of 160 questions correctly. Initial accusations suggested he had used smart glasses during the examination, but he denied the allegations before confessing through his lawyer.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police confirmed receiving a written confession on Sunday and assigned the case to investigators. In a video shared on his lawyer's YouTube channel, the candidate expressed deep regret over his actions. He ...