Nationwide Driver's License Test Centers Temporarily Suspend Saturday Exams

Driver's license road test vehicle undergoing disinfection. / Provided by Korea Road Traffic Authority

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Saturday tests at driver’s license examination centers nationwide will be suspended for the time being.

The Korea Road Traffic Authority announced on the 4th that it will temporarily suspend the special Saturday duty (special Saturday tests) at driver’s license examination centers, which was scheduled for Saturday, the 14th of this month.

The Authority has been conducting special Saturday duties once a month at 19 driver’s license examination centers nationwide to provide convenience to citizens, such as office workers, who find it difficult to take time during weekdays. However, considering the prevention of community spread of COVID-19 and the safety of visitors, it has decided to temporarily suspend these duties.

Additionally, the Authority is reducing the number of test takers on weekdays by 30 to 50% compared to the usual capacity to minimize infection risk, and continues preventive measures such as disinfecting the buildings and training rooms.

For more details, please contact the Authority’s Customer Support Center (1577-1120) or any driver’s license examination center nationwide.

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