MegaStudy's star English instructor Cho Jung-sik is under suspicion of trading questions with current teachers, while the 'Teachers' side is proceeding with the interview schedule as planned.
A representative from the Channel A entertainment program 'Please Take Care of My Grades - Teachers2', in which Cho Jung-sik appears, stated on the 10th to Maeil Business Star Today, "We are aware of the allegations related to instructor Cho Jung-sik. We are currently verifying the facts." They also expressed that "the interview scheduled for the 13th will proceed without any changes."
On the 13th, an interview is scheduled to take place in Seoul, featuring Cho Jung-sik, along with math instructor Jeong Seung-je, Korean language instructor Yoon Hye-jeong, CP Kim Seung-hoon, and PD Yoon Hye-ji.
The Truth Investigation Group Sherlock reported on this day based on the 'Public Disclosure of the Status of Participation of Teachers and Others in the Private Education Market' released by the Board of Audit and Inspection in February.
According to the report, Teacher A earned approximately 238 million won from question trading between 2018 and 2023, of which 58 million won was received from transactions with Cho Jung-sik. Cho Jung-sik has traded with 21 current teachers, including Teacher A. According to the Board of Audit and Inspection, Cho Jung-sik admitted to the question trading.
The National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency sent 72 current teachers to the prosecution on the 17th of last month. The police have booked 126 individuals and sent 100 to the prosecution, which reportedly includes three private education companies and 11 academy instructors.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
