Professor at Yonsei University Facing Detention over Alleged Pre-Leak of Music College Entrance Exam Pieces

Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office Requests Arrest Warrant on Charges Including Obstruction of Business

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A renowned private university professor faces arrest over allegations of leaking designated entrance exam pieces.

On the 15th, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office announced that it had requested arrest warrants for Professor A (65) of the Piano Department at Yonsei University College of Music and applicant B, who are accused of leaking entrance exam pieces and obstructing the university's exam evaluation process. Additionally, the prosecution requested an arrest warrant for music academy director C, who allegedly assisted them in conducting illegal private tutoring.

Professor A is accused of informing B about the designated pieces for Yonsei University's practical entrance exam about a month in advance in August last year and conducting illegal private tutoring at the request of C. Under current law, university faculty members are prohibited from providing private tutoring.

Their crime was uncovered when B leaked the exam pieces in a KakaoTalk group chat composed of music college entrance exam applicants. Following protests from the applicants, Yonsei University changed the practical exam pieces, formed a fact-finding committee, and requested a police investigation.

The Seoul Seodaemun Police Station conducted a search and seizure of Professor A's research office and residence in September this year and completed forensic analysis of his mobile phone.

The pre-arrest detention hearing (warrant review) for the suspects is scheduled to be held on the 16th at the Seoul Western District Court.

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