University Student Who Sent False 'Urgent Exam Time Change' Text... Faces 'Disciplinary Action' and F Grade This Semester

Incheon University Gives F Grades to Students Causing Disturbance
False Posts About 'Exam Time Change' on Online Community
Many Student Inquiries... No Reported Cases of Harm

"[Web Transmission] **Urgent** We urgently inform you that the midterm exam schedule for some sections of General Mathematics 1 at OO University has been changed. Students are advised to check the details carefully to avoid any confusion during the exam. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to the students."

It has been reported that a current student who posted a false message on the university's online community claiming to have received such a text message was given an F grade in all subjects. According to a university in Incheon on the 4th, the school held a student disciplinary committee last month and decided to assign student A an F grade in all subjects for the first semester.

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In April, A posted a false message on the university's online community stating that the midterm exam time had been changed, causing a commotion on campus. The text message was fabricated by A and contained information that the exam time for the basic liberal arts course ‘General Mathematics 1’ had been changed from 6 PM to 4 PM. A also asked, “I saw the message about the exam time change late; is this true?”

Due to A’s false post, the department office received numerous calls from students inquiring about the exam schedule, and the professor in charge quickly posted a notice on the university website stating that the exam would proceed as originally scheduled, causing some disturbance.

However, since A did not send a group text message, it was understood that the actual exam was not affected. A university official stated, “No student missed the exam due to A’s false post,” but added, “Considering that A caused confusion among many students, we decided to assign an F grade in all subjects for the first semester of this year.”

Among netizens, reactions criticizing A’s behavior continued, saying things like, “We should be thankful it’s not expulsion,” “You shouldn’t play such pranks even if you’re bored,” and “A prank costing 4 million won in tuition.”