Regular TOEIC Test Scheduled for the 15th Canceled... Second Time Since COVID-19 Outbreak

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) surge, the TOEIC regular English certification test scheduled for the 15th has been canceled. This is the second cancellation following the one on the 29th of last month.

On the 6th, the Korea TOEIC Committee announced, "Due to the ongoing serious situation of COVID-19, to ensure the safety of test takers and prevent the spread of infection in local communities, the 339th TOEIC regular test scheduled nationwide on Sunday the 15th has been canceled."

The committee explained, "After canceling the regular test on the 29th of last month, we monitored the COVID-19 infection situation, but to protect the safety of test takers and prevent community infection, we have inevitably decided to cancel the test again."

They added, "The decision on whether to proceed with the next test session, the TOEIC regular test on March 29, will be made after monitoring the future COVID-19 infection situation and announced through the website."

Furthermore, they stated, "For test takers who registered for the test on the 15th, we plan to offer postponement to a later test or a refund of the test fee. Detailed information will be provided on the website at 12 PM on the 9th."

Meanwhile, the TEPS, another English certification test, has also postponed its test schedule. The TEPS Management Committee postponed the 280th regular test originally scheduled for the 21st to the 28th of this month to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection and protect test takers.

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