A national entrance exam was held in South Korea today, which was taken by more than 504 thousand applicants. This test is taken once a year and is crucial for admission to university and future career paths.
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To minimize stress for students, authorities grounded all aircraft in the country from taking off and landing for 35 minutes while the English listening test continued.
In addition, all government agencies and large enterprises began operating from 10:00 am or later to reduce traffic congestion.
France 24, citing AFP, emphasizes that the exam is also considered the key to increasing social status and even marriage prospects. The enormous pressure placed on students in South Korea’s ultra-competitive education system is blamed for teenage depression and a suicide rate that is among the highest in the world.
The importance of this exam is evident from the aggressive measures taken by the authorities to prevent any obstruction in the conduct of the exam.
Source: Racurs
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