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Mathematical Conferences by Scandals
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Which mathematical conference was marred by a scandal involving the theft of a valuable manuscript?
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International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)
💡 Explanation:
In 2014, the ICM in Seoul, South Korea, was overshadowed by the theft of a valuable manuscript from the library of Seoul National University. The manuscript, dating back to the 15th century, contained mathematical works by the Korean mathematician Yi Sang-hwa.