South Korea has been paralyzed by the celebration of the National Day “Suneung”, university entrance examinationIt is held annually on the third Thursday of November. As tradition dictates, so as not to distract students It will be suspended … Several trips. next to, Seoul Stock Exchange It opened an hour later than usual and Banks and public offices They asked their workers to start work an hour later to avoid traffic on the roads.
The national ban on flights imposed by the authorities Lasts 35 minutesExcept in emergency cases, this is done during the listening comprehension test. In addition, A total of 140 flights were rescheduledOf which 75 are international. It will be between 1:03 p.m. And 1:40 p.m., Agence France-Presse reported, citing the Ministry of Transport.
It is expected More than 550,000 students apply This Thursday is the necessary test to enter the best educational institutions. Moreover, this exam is widely considered Front door To social mobility, economic security and even a good marriage. For many students, this is the most important day of their teenage lives.
In statements reported by Agence France-Presse, Kim Min Jae (18 years old), said before entering the examination center that he was “very nervous.” “But since I have prepared a lot, I will give it my all.” The young man added that his parents are “more nervous” than him. “They tried to make sure I got everything,” he added.
The aforementioned agency also collected testimonies from parents Who accompanied their children To the test section. Han Yu Na, a 50-year-old mother, said: “I am going to a Buddhist temple near my house to pray with other mothers during exam hours.”
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