Hapcheon-gun School Dropout Youth Support Center Achieves 90% Pass Rate in Equivalency Exam

7 Out of 8 Examinees Pass the Exam
Academic and On-Site Support Yield Results

The Hapcheon-gun School Dropout Youth Support Center in Gyeongnam has achieved notable results in supporting the academic pursuits of out-of-school youth, recording a high pass rate in the "2026 1st Elementary, Middle, and High School Graduation Equivalency Examination."

On May 14, the Hapcheon-gun School Dropout Youth Support Center announced that 7 out of 8 out-of-school youth who took the recent equivalency exam passed, achieving a 90% pass rate.

The equivalency examination, held on April 4, took place at Jinju Nam Middle School and Jinju Mechanical Engineering High School. From the Hapcheon area, a total of 8 youth participated—1 in the middle school equivalency exam and 7 in the high school equivalency exam.

[Photo by Hapcheon County] Exterior view of Hapcheon County Out-of-School Youth Support Center

To help youth prepare for the exam, the center has continuously provided tailored academic support, including textbooks, online lectures, application submission assistance, and exam information.

On the day of the exam, the center also offered on-site support such as transportation and lunch, allowing the youth to focus on the test in a stable environment.

One of the successful candidates shared, "Passing the equivalency exam has made me reflect more seriously on my future path and dreams. I will continue to challenge myself toward my goals without giving up."

Center Director Jung Hyuntae stated, "I applaud the passion and perseverance of the youth who have steadily worked toward their goals. We will continue to provide diverse support so that out-of-school youth can grow up healthy and make a stable transition into society."

Meanwhile, the Hapcheon-gun School Dropout Youth Support Center operates a variety of programs for out-of-school youth, including support for equivalency exam preparation, college entrance counseling, self-reliance support, cultural activities, self-development programs, health checkups, and individual counseling.

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