Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education Further Delays the Qualification Exam to the 23rd of Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 20th that it will further postpone the 2020 1st Elementary, Middle, and High School Equivalency Exam to the 23rd of next month due to the continuous occurrence of COVID-19 confirmed cases.

Originally, the Gwangju Office of Education had scheduled the equivalency exam for the 9th of next month.

With this additional postponement, the 'Announcement of Exam Locations and Guidelines for Examinees' will be posted on the Office of Education's website on the 8th of next month, and the 'Announcement of Successful Candidates' will be made on June 16th.

Changes to the exam schedule will be announced on the Gwangju Office of Education website under 'Notice Board - Exam Announcements,' and for other inquiries, contact the General Affairs Division of the Gwangju Office of Education.

A representative from the Gwangju Office of Education stated, "This additional postponement decision was made to prevent the spread of group infections related to the preparation and administration of the equivalency exam amid the still severe COVID-19 crisis." They added, "Considering the safety of examinees and the public, as well as the advancement of successful elementary and middle school equivalency exam candidates to higher education, the Ministry of Education and metropolitan and provincial offices of education nationwide have consulted and decided together. The Office of Education will thoroughly ensure COVID-19 prevention and the safe administration of the exam for examinees."

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