Mayor Lee Encourages Test Takers... Gains Attention for Helping Student Who Forgot Lunch Spoon

Mayor Lee Donghwan Visits Suneung Test Sites
Delivers "Confidence" to 13,389 Test Takers
Heartwarming Story of Spoon Delivery Draws Attention

On the morning of the 13th, Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, visited Juyop High School, where the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test was being held, to personally encourage the test takers.

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang City, is holding a placard in front of the Suneung exam site at Juyop High School on the 13th, cheering on the test takers. Provided by Goyang Special City

Mayor Lee stated, "Each and every test taker is a precious part of Goyang's future," adding, "I sincerely hope all students achieve the results they desire, and I am truly grateful for the hard work of their parents as well."

On this day, Mayor Lee offered words of encouragement such as "You can do it!" and "A perfect score on the Suneung from Goyang!" to students heading to the exam site, providing warm support to help them approach the test with confidence.

In preparation for the Suneung, the city installed banners at all test sites with the message, "Essential items for the Suneung-don't forget your confidence!" to remind students to bring all necessary items and to encourage them to maintain their confidence until the very end.

Additionally, a heartwarming story was shared in which Mayor Lee, upon learning that one student was distressed after forgetting to bring a spoon for their packed lunch, retrieved a disposable spoon from his vehicle and handed it to the student, reassuring both the student and their parent.

This year, a total of 13,389 students from Goyang Special City registered for the Suneung, with the exam being conducted at 28 test sites, including Juyop High School.

A Goyang Special City official stated, "Seongsa High School is being operated as a test site for students with disabilities, such as those with mild visual impairments, and the exam there will continue until 8:25 p.m., which is later than at general test sites. We kindly ask nearby residents to help reduce noise and create a quiet testing environment so that all students can remain focused until the end."

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