Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Announces Successful Candidates for the Second Qualifying Examination

Pass Rate Reaches 87.1%
Oldest Successful Candidate is 82 Years Old

The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education (Superintendent Kim Seokjun) announced the list of successful candidates and individual scores for the 2025 Second Qualifying Examination at 10:00 a.m. on August 29, releasing the information on the office's official website.

This qualifying exam, held on August 12 at eight test centers in the Busan area, saw 2,452 applicants for the elementary, middle, and high school equivalency programs. Of these, 2,154 took the exam, and 1,876 passed, resulting in a pass rate of 87.09%.

Notably, one elementary-level candidate, four middle school-level candidates, and thirty-four high school-level candidates achieved perfect scores. In addition, the oldest successful candidates were Ms. An, age 82, at the elementary level; Mr. Hwang, age 79, at the middle school level; and Ms. Kwon, age 79, at the high school level, sending a message that "learning knows no age limit."

The list of successful candidates and their scores can be checked on the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education website and the NICE Qualifying Examination Service, as well as through the ARS or the main contact number.

Certificates of passing will be issued at the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education General Civil Service Office from August 29 to September 1, and can also be received via postal civil service at post offices. Certificates of passing and transcripts can be obtained at the education office's civil service office, school administration offices, or through Government24.

Superintendent Kim Seokjun plans to hold the "2025 Second Qualifying Examination Certificate Award Ceremony" for successful candidates and their families at 3:00 p.m. on September 8 in the main auditorium of the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, to commend their hard work.

Busan Metropolitan Office of Education

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