Over 32,000 Students Take the College Scholastic Ability Test at 86 Test Sites in Gwangju and Jeonnam

Lee Jeongseon and Kim Daejung Encourage Students: "Do Your Best"

The 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test began simultaneously on the morning of November 13 at 86 test sites in Gwangju and Jeonnam. In Gwangju, 17,731 students took the exam at 40 test sites, while in Jeonnam, 14,952 students sat for the test at 46 locations. Compared to the previous year, the number of examinees increased by 974 in Gwangju and by 1,011 in Jeonnam.

Lee Jeongseon, Superintendent of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, encouraged students entering the test site in front of Seoseok High School in Seo-gu, Gwangju, the 21st test site of the 26th district of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, on the 13th when the College Scholastic Ability Test was held. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

On this day, the superintendents of education for both regions visited the test sites to encourage the students. Lee Jeongseon, Superintendent of Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education, offered words of encouragement to students in front of Seoseok High School in Seo-gu, Gwangju, stating, "I hope our students, who have worked so hard for such a long time, will achieve the best possible results. We will provide support so that they can remain calm and focused until the very end of the test."

Kim Daejung, Superintendent of Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, also visited Suncheon Boksung High School, warmly greeting students at the school gate. Superintendent Kim encouraged the students, saying, "I hope you can set aside the pressure of the results and demonstrate your abilities to the fullest, without mistakes or regrets."

Kim Daejung, former Superintendent of Education for Jeonnam Province, is encouraging examinees by handing out hand warmers at the gate of Suncheon Boksung High School, the 7th test site of District 75, on the morning of the 13th. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education

At various test sites, parents and local volunteer group members handed out hand warmers and hot tea to the students, expressing their support and encouragement.

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