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Topik Cheating Services Still Thrive | South Korea News

Cheating on the Korean Topik exam is booming—thanks to shady services based in China offering everything from hidden earpieces to proxy test-takers, all while authorities scramble to catch up. These operations openly advertise, guarantee success, and even offer refunds if you don’t score high enough. Prices start at 20,000 yuan for tech gear or 28,000 for a human stand-in, with higher tiers for elite scores. Despite crackdowns—including busting over 100 in a major ring last July and tightening security after leaked answers—they’re still thriving, claiming their Chinese test centers are…

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