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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

Singers V of boy band BTS, left, and Karina of girl group aespa cheer on students ahead of the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). [SCREEN CAPTURE]

'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

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Support banners for students taking the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) are hung at Gangil Girls' High School in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Nov. 13. [YONHAP]

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

Singer IU cheers on students ahead of the 2026 university admissions test. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

IU wishes CSAT takers a 'Good Day' as celebs upload videos cheering students on

Singer IU and a host of idols and entertainment industry bigwigs uploaded well wishes to students about to take the university adminssions test on Thursday.

2025.11.12

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions chant slogans for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol near Sungnyemun Gate in central Seoul on Nov. 9. [YONHAP]

Controversy mars CSAT exam as URL in test question links to protest website

An internet link in a question on Korea’s 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) sparked controversy, as it redirected students to a website promoting a rally for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2024.11.15

A student prepares for the College Scholastic Ability Test at a high school in Incheon on Wednesday, the day before the exam. [YONHAP]

Planes to be grounded, businesses to open late as students take college entrance exam

Planes will be grounded and office hours will be delayed as some 520,000 test-takers sit for the College Scholastic Ability Test on Thursday.

2024.11.13

Takers of the Korea's College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) study before the test begins at Daegu Girl's High School on Nov. 16, 2023. [NEWS1]

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.

2024.3.12

Education Minister Lee Ju-ho speaks at a press briefing held to announce the finalized college admission plans at Seoul Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

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

Students leave a high school in Suwon, Gyeonggi, in joy after completing the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on Thursday. [YONHAP]

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

Test-takers wait to solve exam questions of the College Scholastic Ability Test on Thursday at Hanbat High School in Daejeon. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

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.