Korea’s English Exam Was So Hard It Prompted an Apology. How Would You Do? - The New York Times
Google News • 12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025
Summary
The chief of South Korea's high-stakes exam resigned following widespread complaints that the English portion of the test was excessively difficult, described by some as "insane" and "notoriously difficult" (BBC). The controversy has sparked a global discussion about the challenges of the exam and its impact on students.
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