Mimiminu mentions possibility of CSAT postponement.. Appeals with tears, "Must prevent AI cheating" [Star Issue]

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Mimiminu, a YouTuber specializing in college entrance exams, expressed concerns about cheating using artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

On the 16th, a video titled "We urge the education authorities to take swift and concrete measures to prevent AI cheating among 2027 CSAT test-takers" was released on the YouTube channel 'Mimiminu'.

In the video, Mimiminu began by saying, "If I were to summarize the core message of this video into two points, I feel there is a lot I want to say to the education authorities, particularly officials at the Ministry of Education."

He continued, "The important thing is that test-takers and parents are trembling with anxiety ahead of the CSAT scheduled for November 19 this year," adding, "Dozens, even hundreds, of posts have been made on the bulletin board of the Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation, which administers the CSAT."

He stated, "A sense of unease dominates the overall atmosphere that the issue of AI-assisted cheating will not be resolved by the day of the CSAT," adding, "I hope more specific and clear measures are put in place by Monday."

In particular, Mimiminu mentioned the recent AI cheating incident in the Certified Public Tax Accountant exam to emphasize the severity of the problem.

He expressed concern, saying, "This is evidence that supervision over exams administered by the state, such as qualification and license tests, has been inadequate and completely unmanaged." He added, "We have now gone beyond AI smart glasses. We do not know how small and sophisticated various wearable devices, including ultra-compact cameras, have become. If one is worn somewhere on the body, it is entirely possible to use AI functions to solve problems. Since past exam questions can be fed into AI for learning, correct answers will inevitably come out in a short amount of time."

He emphasized, "Perhaps many people may have already been using such technology since the period when technological development reached our country, and the sense of deprivation regarding this cannot be resolved. Nationwide discussions must begin, and what is urgent right now is this year's CSAT."

Mimiminu also mentioned the possibility of postponing the CSAT. He said, "During the Pohang earthquake in 2017, which was a natural disaster, the exam was postponed one day before the CSAT, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the exam schedule was adjusted in advance." He added, "It may or may not be postponed. I know that the decision lies with the will of the Ministry of Education."

He further argued, "The education authorities must review whether they can ensure the fairness of the exam under the current supervision system," adding, "If a postponement is necessary, they must also quickly review how to adjust subsequent college entrance schedules, such as CSAT score notifications and university-specific selection processes."

Cheong Wa Dae held an 'Emergency Response Meeting to Prevent the Spread of AI-Assisted Cheating in Exams.' Secretary-General Im Gwang-hyun stated, "Ahead of next week's CSAT, all ministries will mobilize their full resources to devise measures to ensure that the fairness of this exam, which is directly linked to public trust, is not compromised."

In particular, he emphasized the urgent need for concrete measures that can alleviate test-takers' anxiety.

Mentioning that an AI device inspection procedure has been established for all test-takers and dedicated personnel will be deployed at each exam venue, he pointed out, "Anxiety will not be resolved unless specific procedures are released regarding how inspections will be conducted, when they will take place, and which devices can be detected."

He also appealed, saying, "I do not know whether the CSAT will be postponed or not, but I have a strong desire for more specific procedures to be announced than the measures disclosed so far."

Finally, he urged again, "I hope that specific and clear inspection procedures that test-takers can accept are established before the CSAT," adding, "I hope concrete plans are officially announced so that test-takers who will take the CSAT and those around them can minimize their anxiety as much as possible."

Meanwhile, Mimiminu is a YouTuber specializing in college entrance exams who entered Korea University after five attempts. He has presented content related to college admissions while empathizing with the concerns of test-takers. In particular, he has shown exceptional affection for test-takers, sometimes appearing on the verge of tears during live broadcasts communicating with them.

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