S. Korea to inspect every Suneung test-taker’s glasses amid smart-glasses cheating fears

What happened: South Korea's Education Ministry plans to have proctors visually inspect the glasses of every test-taker before each session of the Suneung exam on Nov. 19, after suspected smart-glasses cheating at two universities. Key numbers: Suneung scheduled Nov. 19. University of Seoul exam Oct. Why it matters: The ministry said radio-frequency detectors proved unreliable due to detection errors from varying exam venue conditions, so visual inspection is the chosen safeguard against discreet electronic devices.

South Korea's Education Ministry plans to have proctors visually inspect the glasses of every test-taker before each session of the Suneung exam on Nov. 19, after suspected smart-glasses cheating at two universities.

The ministry said radio-frequency detectors proved unreliable due to detection errors from varying exam venue conditions, so visual inspection is the chosen safeguard against discreet electronic devices.