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Konkuk University AI cheating detected
Retesting decided for 600+ students

Suspected cheating using AI was discovered in Konkuk University's online midterm exam.

  1. 1 pagesKonkuk University AI cheating detected Retesting decided for 600+ studentsSociety
  2. 2 pagesNamsan Cable Car Outing Support 1,000 seniors and people with disabilitiesSociety
  3. 3 pagesFormer President Roh Tae-woo slush fund suspicions Former presidential secretary Lee Byeong-gi questionedSociety
  4. 4 pagesGyeonggi buses strike on 30th Walkout approved 97.7%Society
  5. 5 pagesBusan subway strike withdrawn Management, labor reach dramatic dealSociety
  6. 6 pagesOil spill in waters where Bukang stayed Shark disappears after accidentSociety
  7. 7 pagesFrance violent riots Military deployment on 24thInternational
  8. 8 pagesMacron targets Trump Rebuts protest remarksInternational
Society · 2 sources combinedp. 1 / 8

Konkuk University AI cheating detected
Retesting decided for 600+ students

D-37 Deadline December 14 · Midterm retesting and final exam date
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In short

Suspected cheating using AI was discovered in Konkuk University's online midterm exam.

Approximately 600 students will all retake the exam in person.

The retesting will be held together on December 14, the final exam date.

Key facts

WhenIrregularities in cheating appeared in the online midterm exam held on the 19th.
WhoProfessor A in charge of liberal arts courses at Konkuk University and approximately 600 students are subject to investigation.
WhatThe midterm exam was invalidated due to suspected cheating using generative AI.
HowThe midterm retesting will be held in person together on December 14, the day of the final exam.

What it means for me

College students taking online exams should be aware of possible AI cheating detection and retesting requirements.

Society · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 8

Namsan Cable Car Outing Support
1,000 seniors and people with disabilities

D-54 Deadline December 31 · Namsan Outing Support Program End Date

In short

The Namsan Cable Car operator will support outings for 1,000 seniors and people with disabilities in Seoul.

Eligible applicants include welfare facility users from 9 autonomous districts and those recommended by community centers.

Each person receives round-trip cable car tickets and lunch worth approximately 30,000 won.

Key facts

WhenThe program runs for 3 months from this month through December.
WhoKorea Ropeways Industry sponsors the program, with Donghang Yeonwoo Society and Unga Charity Foundation as co-hosts.
WhatThe program supports Namsan outings for 1,000 seniors and people with disabilities from 9 Seoul districts.
HowElderly care facility and disability care facility users, plus seniors recommended by community centers, receive round-trip tickets and lunch vouchers worth 30,000 won.

What it means for me

Users of relevant welfare facilities can apply for outing support.

Those aged 65 and older using welfare facilities in 9 Seoul districts may be eligible.

Society · 2 sources combinedp. 3 / 8

Former President Roh Tae-woo slush fund suspicions
Former presidential secretary Lee Byeong-gi questioned

D-53 Deadline December 30 · Corruption Investigation Office temporary investigation deadline
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In short

The Corruption Investigation Office is investigating suspicions of slush funds held by former President Roh Tae-woo and his family.

Lee Byeong-gi, former presidential protocol secretary, was questioned as a witness.

Director Noh So-young is also scheduled to be questioned as a witness.

Key facts

WhenThe Seoul Central Corruption Investigation Office began questioning from 10 a.m. on the 23rd.
WhoLee Byeong-gi, former presidential protocol secretary, was summoned as a witness.
WhatThe investigation focused on suspicions of slush fund concealment and tax evasion by former President Roh Tae-woo's family.
HowThe Criminal Proceeds Recovery Division conducted the investigation, and Director Noh So-young is scheduled to be questioned as well.

What it means for me

This historic slush fund investigation has no direct impact on ordinary people's daily lives.

Society · Under review · 2 sources combinedp. 4 / 8

Gyeonggi buses strike on 30th
Walkout approved 97.7%

Deadline Deadline October 29 · Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission final mediation meeting
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In short

The Gyeonggi bus union passed a strike vote with 97.7% approval.

If final mediation fails on the 29th, the strike begins from the first run on the 30th.

The action affects 4,130 buses from 29 companies in Suwon, Yongin, Goyang and other areas.

Key facts

WhenStrike vote passed on 23rd, final mediation on 29th, strike scheduled for 30th.
Who9,001 union members from 29 bus companies under the Gyeonggi Automobile Workers' Union.
What4,130 buses and 854 routes hang in the balance of operations.
HowIf mediation fails on 29th, a full strike starts from the first run on 30th.

What it means for me

Gyeonggi bus riders must check the possibility of service suspension on the 30th.

Those commuting via intercity buses between Gyeonggi and Seoul should prepare alternative transportation in advance.

It is good to identify alternative transit for hospital visits or outings instead of buses.

Society · 9 sources combinedp. 5 / 8

Busan subway strike withdrawn
Management, labor reach dramatic deal

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In short

On the 22nd, Busan Transportation Corporation and the subway union held negotiations, but talks broke down temporarily.

After additional negotiations around midnight, they reached a final agreement on wage increases and other issues.

The strike scheduled to begin with the first trains on the 23rd is cancelled, and trains will operate normally.

Key facts

WhenThe 19th collective bargaining session took place at the Nopo vehicle depot starting at 3 p.m. on the 22nd.
WhoBusan Transportation Corporation and the Busan Subway Union sat down as negotiating parties.
WhatThey agreed on a 3.5% wage increase and establishing a joint task force to determine staffing levels for safety positions.
HowAfter 6 hours of negotiations, a breakdown was declared, but additional talks around midnight led to an agreement.

What it means for me

Citizens using Busan subway can use trains normally starting from the 23rd as usual.

Society · 5 sources combinedp. 6 / 8

Oil spill in waters where Bukang stayed
Shark disappears after accident

Photo: 헤럴드경제

In short

An oil spill accident occurred in the sea in front of Busan North Port Waterfront Park.

The shark 'Bukang' that had been staying here has not been seen for four or five hours after the accident.

The Coast Guard is cleaning up the oil using oil-removal vessels and rescue boats.

Key facts

WhenOn the 23rd, around noon, an oil spill was reported near the exit of the Waterfront Park Marina Bridge.
WhoThe Busan Marine Police are conducting cleanup operations by deploying oil-removal vessels and coastal rescue boats.
WhatAn oil slick measuring 10 meters wide and 30 meters long has formed and is blocking entry into the waterfront park waterway.
HowOil is being removed using absorbent materials, and screw dispersal work is also being carried out while investigating the cause of the spill.

What it means for me

Visitors to North Port Waterfront Park need to check the marine pollution situation and updates on Bukang for some time.

International · 4 sources combinedp. 7 / 8

France violent riots
Military deployment on 24th

Photo: 한겨레

In short

The French government has taken a strong response as weekend violent riots cause increasing damage.

A nighttime curfew has been in effect for the second night since the 20th.

Military forces will be deployed for additional anticipated riots on the 24th.

Key facts

WhenA nighttime curfew has been enforced for the second night since the 20th (local time).
WhoPrime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez are leading the response.
WhatMilitary and police forces will be heavily deployed for the anticipated additional riots on the 24th.
HowSentinelle counter-terrorism security operation troops are being deployed and carrying oil and gas is banned.

What it means for me

If you are planning a trip to France for travel or business, you should check the security situation in advance.

International · 4 sources combinedp. 8 / 8

Macron targets Trump
Rebuts protest remarks

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In short

French President Macron rebutted President Trump.

Trump blamed France's protests on immigrants.

Macron called the remarks 'unacceptable and stupid.'

Key facts

WhenHe spoke at a press conference on the 21st (local time) while visiting Qatar during a Middle East tour.
WhoFrench President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and other foreign leaders.
WhatHe rebutted remarks blaming France's protests on immigrants.
HowHe strongly pointed out there is no evidence of foreign involvement, but information manipulation did occur.

What it means for me

Readers interested in international affairs should note the flow of U.S.-France diplomatic tensions.

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Contents of this edition
1 pagesKonkuk University AI cheating detected Retesting decided for 600+ students2 pagesNamsan Cable Car Outing Support 1,000 seniors and people with disabilities3 pagesFormer President Roh Tae-woo slush fund suspicions Former presidential secretary Lee Byeong-gi questioned4 pagesGyeonggi buses strike on 30th Walkout approved 97.7%5 pagesBusan subway strike withdrawn Management, labor reach dramatic deal6 pagesOil spill in waters where Bukang stayed Shark disappears after accident7 pagesFrance violent riots Military deployment on 24th8 pagesMacron targets Trump Rebuts protest remarks