2023 CSAT, Juniors Cheer "Fighting Towards Success"

On the day of the CSAT, test-takers wearing masks are heading to the exam venue. Photo by Reader Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] On the 17th, when the 2023 College Scholastic Ability Test was held, the weather was warmer than usual, and examinees walked lightly dressed toward the test sites.

On this day, Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung, along with Jo Ok-hyun, Chairman of the Jeonnam Provincial Council Education Committee, and school staff, welcomed the examinees at the gate of Mokpo Jeil Girls' High School, the 5th test site in District 73, urging them to do their best.

Former Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung and Jo Ok-hyun, Chair of the Jeonnam Provincial Council Education Committee, visited the Mokpo Jeil Girls' High School examination site to encourage the examinees. Photo by Jeonnam Office of Education

Local government heads and regional education superintendents also visited local test sites together, encouraging examinees entering the school gates to take the CSAT.

Students and parents who visited the test sites on this day held cheering events to wish the examinees success in a calm atmosphere due to the impact of COVID-19, attracting attention.

Shin Woo-cheol, Wando County Governor, who visited the Wando High School test site, cheered on the examinees by shouting "Fighting." Photo by Reader Provided

Jung Sung-kyung (19), a student at Wando High School, said, "Although I am nervous and anxious, I hope to take the exam without making mistakes," adding, "I will do my best so that the results of my efforts so far come out well."

A parent of an examinee said, "I was very worried watching my child study hard for three years. I came to pray that the exam results come out well," and encouraged, "I hope you stay strong today and have good results."

This year, in Jeonnam, 13,995 examinees are taking the 2023 CSAT at 53 test sites (46 general, 7 separate) across 7 test districts including Mokpo, Yeosu, Suncheon, Naju, Gwangyang, Damyang, and Haenam.

The CSAT test sites are held at a total of 55 locations, including hospital test sites and separate test sites for examinees confirmed with COVID-19. Currently, 42 examinees in Jeonnam are identified as infected with COVID-19.

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