Forged IDs used in Korean exam cheating scheme

Several Chinese nationals were caught using forged alien registration cards (ARC) to take the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) on behalf of others, authorities said Monday, raising concerns about organized cheating in high-stakes language exams. According to police, a Chinese woman in her 30s was arrested on July 13 at Soongsil University in Seoul’s Dongjak District after being found in possession of a counterfeit ARC during the 101st session of the TOPIK. The exam proctor grew suspicious while examining her identification and alerted authorities, who apprehended her at the scene. Investigators later uncovered evidence on her smartphone indicating communication with an exam broker to facilitate the fraud. Authorities suspect she was paid to take the test on behalf of another individual. Administered by the National Institute for International Education under the Ministry of Education, the TOPIK is designed to assess and certify Korean language abilities for non-native speakers, mostly foreign nationals seeking to enter universities, get a job or secure long-term visas in Korea. SiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times