BAI investigation exposes deep-rooted CSAT 'private education cartels'

The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) confirmed on Monday that so-called “private education cartels” existed, where high school teachers colluded with private education institutes.

2024-03-12

Gov't announces major overhaul to college entrance exam

The Education Ministry announced on Wednesday its finalized college admission plans, requiring exam candidates to take an “integrated” College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) from the 2028 admission year.

2023-12-27

Half a million students breathe free as life-defining test day ends

Thursday marked the defining moment for hundreds of thousands of takers of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) in Korea.

2023-11-16

Ministry of Culture helps test-takers unwind with discounts and freebies

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced various cultural benefits, including free museum and art exhibitions and discounts at multiplex movie theaters, for students who took the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on Thursday.

2023-11-16

Pre-test smiles

A test-taker smiles as she holds up a test slip verifying her identity at Kyungpook National University High School in Daegu on Wednesday, a day before the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

2023-11-15

Transportation increased, work hours delayed for college entrance exam

Planes will be grounded, subways and buses will increase, and working hours will be delayed on Thursday as over 500,000 students in Korea take the annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

2023-11-15

CSAT patrol

Two days before the Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), police officers on Tuesday attach signs showing the bikes are reserved for special traffic control in Suwon, Gyeonggi. The police will offer rides to test-takers on Thursday morning.

2023-11-14

16,000 cops to ensure college entrance exam day goes smoothly

The National Police Agency said Monday it will mobilize around 16,000 police personnel for the Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), or suneung, on Thursday to reduce noise, control traffic and ensure safety.

2023-11-13

Testing time

Workers sort boxes of exam papers and answer sheets for the Suneung, Korean College Scholastic Ability Test at a printing plant in Sejong on Monday morning, three days ahead of the exam.