Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education Postpones GED Test to May 9 View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education announced on the 13th that the '2020 1st Elementary, Middle, and High School Graduation Qualification Examination,' originally scheduled for April 11, has been postponed to Saturday, May 9.


This decision was made to protect the health of examinees and the public amid the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) crisis, and to prevent the spread of community infection. It also considered the advancement of successful elementary and middle school qualification exam candidates to higher schools.


The Gyeongnam Office of Education will inform about the exam postponement through announcements on its website and individual text messages, and will provide separate guidance later regarding exam locations and examinee precautions.



Superintendent Park Jong-hoon stated, “We ask for your deep understanding of this unavoidable decision made to protect the safety and health of the public,” and added, “We will do our best to ensure that examinees can take the exam in a safe environment.”


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