Martial Arts, 45th International Trade Specialist Exam, 3 Foreign Passers Emerged

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Three foreigners passed the 45th Level 1 International Trade Specialist Qualification Exam, organized by the Korea International Trade Association Trade Academy.

The exam, taken by 3,509 candidates on February 15 in 10 locations nationwide including Seoul, Busan, and Daegu, was conducted under challenging conditions such as disinfection of each test site and mandatory mask-wearing for all candidates and supervisors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite this, a significant number of foreign candidates passed, demonstrating high interest in the International Trade Specialist qualification not only among Koreans but also foreigners.

Among the five foreign candidates who took the exam, two Chinese and one Japanese passed. Considering that only one foreign candidate had passed in the past 17 years and the overall average pass rate is only in the 30% range, the success of three foreign candidates is regarded as a very impressive result.

The increase in foreign candidates reflects not only the elevated status of the International Trade Specialist qualification but also proves that the exam is effective in verifying candidates' practical knowledge. It is expected that more foreigners will obtain the International Trade Specialist qualification and grow into a bridge connecting trade between countries.

The International Trade Specialist Qualification Exam has been administered by the Korea International Trade Association since 1993 to cultivate practical knowledge and provide objective verification for trade professionals. Over the past 17 years, more than 140,000 candidates have taken the exam, establishing it as a leading trade-related qualification in Korea. The exam subjects include Trade Regulations, Trade Settlement, Trade Contracts, and Trade English. The industry offers benefits such as additional points for hiring and promotion to those who obtain the qualification.

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