Korea Joongang Daily
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Police, tow truck driver team up to get student from highway accident to CSAT site

A student taking this year’s College Scholastic Ability Test reached her exam site Thursday morning with the help of a tow truck driver and highway patrol after getting stuck behind a major highway crash.

2025-11-13

'Fighting!': BTS's RM, V, aespa's Karina, other K-pop acts wish students luck for CSAT

"Suneung, fighting!" — Stars cheered on Korea's students taking the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) — also known as suneung — college entrance exam on Thursday. BTS members RM and V each left short but sincere messages.

2025-11-13

CSAT difficulty 'appropriate,' subject selection 'advantages' minimized, says question-setting committee head

This year’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) was designed to maintain “appropriate difficulty” while aligning with the content and level of the high school curriculum, according to Kim Chang-won, head of the CSAT question-setting committee.

2025-11-13

Students across Korea begin CSAT test — in pictures

The annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) kicked off across Korea on Thursday morning, with test-takers making their way to their assigned venues through the early winter chill.

2025-11-13

From flight restrictions to police escorts, Korea goes all out for test-takers on college entry exam day

On Nov. 13, over 554,000 Korean students will take the annual CSAT, a crucial college entrance exam, with nationwide security measures in place to minimize disruptions and support test-takers.

2025-11-12

Stress the test, shop 'til you drop for test-takers as retailers unveil CSAT promotions

With the largest number of College Scholastic Ability Test takers in seven years about to sit for the exam, retailers are hoping to give them — and the company books — a boost with special promotions.

2025-11-12

Busan education office, police prepare for bomb threats on day of CSAT

As bomb threats targeting schools have spread, education authorities and police are ramping up security measures to respond swiftly to similar incidents on the day of Korea's college entrance exam, known as the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

2025-11-12

Half a million students gear up for annual college entrance exam

More than 550,000 students will take Korea’s college entrance exam on Thursday, the largest number in seven years, following a surge in applicants born in 2007 and a noticeable shift in subject selection trends.

2025-11-12

All flights to be grounded for 35 minutes Thursday during CSAT English section

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday that all domestic and international flights will be grounded nationwide for 35 minutes on Thursday, the day of the CSAT, during the English listening comprehension section.

2025-11-11

45 students rejected from top universities due to bullying records

Starting next year, all universities in Korea will be required to implement mandatory deductions for applicants with school violence records, regardless of the admission type.

2025-11-04