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Jung Keun-sik, a preliminary candidate for superintendent of education in Seoul, poses for a commemorative photo with attendees during a press conference held at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on May 12, announcing joint pledges for the 2026 Democratic Progressive Superintendent Candidates’ Education Transformation.[NEWS1]

‘Progressive’ candidates’ pledges risk leveling education downward (KOR)

The design of the education system should be guided not by the ideology or political inclinations of any particular camp, but by a long-term and stable vision for the nation’s future.

2026.5.14

‘Progressive’ candidates’ pledges risk leveling education downward

The design of the education system should be guided not by the ideology or political inclinations of any particular camp, but by a long-term and stable vision for the nation’s future.

2026.5.13

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A students sits for the College Scholastic Ability Test at a high school in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Nov. 13, 2025. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Can AI resolve Korea's college entrance exam's difficulty problem?

Could using AI to write Korea’s college entrance exam help with setting an “appropriate” level of difficulty?

2026.3.18

Students check their answers of this year's College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on Nov. 14, 2025, a day after the test took place, at a high school in Daegu. [NEWS1]

Gov't considers AI to draft future CSAT English section after criticism of last year's test difficulty

The Ministry of Education announced Thursday that it will consider utilizing AI to draft future English exam passages following criticism that last year's overly difficult exam resulted from frequent last-minute changes to the passages.

2026.2.13

The Ministry of Education title is seen in this 2020 file photo. [YONHAP NEWS TV]

Education Ministry to review CSAT question vetting process after criticism over difficult English exam

The Ministry of Education said Monday it would review how questions are set and vetted for Korea’s college entrance exam after a sharp drop in top scores in the English section drew public outcry over its difficulty.

2025.12.15

Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words ″Artificial Intelligence AI″ in this illustration created on Feb. 19, 2024. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korean AI models lag behind overseas rivals even in domestic exam math tests

Korea’s leading homegrown AI models fell far short of top overseas rivals like ChatGPT and DeepSeek when tested on college entrance exam math and advanced essay problems, a new academic study showed on Monday.

2025.12.15

Oh Seung-geol, then-director of the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, delivers an overview of the scoring results for the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test during a briefing at the Ministry of Education’s press room at the government complex in Sejong on Dec. 4. [YONHAP]

Korea's chief test administrator resigns over difficulty level of CSAT's English section

Korea’s chief test administrator resigned on Wednesday after universities and educators criticized the English section on this year’s national college entrance exam for being more difficult than recent years.

2025.12.10

Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff, center, is seen during a meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul, on Dec. 8. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Presidential chief of staff criticizes difficulty of 2025 CSAT's English section, promises reforms

Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik criticized the difficulty level of the English section of this year’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) during a senior staff meeting at the presidential office.

2025.12.9

Crowds seek guidance after ‘Hard English’ CSAT

Parents and students pack Sungkyunkwan University’s Millennium Hall in Jongno District, Seoul, on Dec. 7, for an admissions strategy session hosted by Jongno Academy.

2025.12.7

A student fills in answers on an OMR card. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Ink-bleeding pens used during CSAT leave some test-takers distressed

Some of the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) takers are reporting cases of ink smearing from the marker pens used, claiming it affected their ability to complete the exam.

2025.11.17