S. Korea to adjust work hours, flights, military drills on day of annual college entrance exam

What happened: South Korea will adjust public transit, work hours and flight schedules on Nov. 19, the day of the annual College Scholastic Ability Test, the education ministry said. Key numbers: 551,864 students and test-takers; 1,312 test centers; exam runs 8:40 a.m. Why it matters: The exam is widely seen as a major life event in South Korea, where college admission can heavily influence career prospects and social standing. Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin said full support will be provided so test-takers can demonstrate their abilities.

South Korea will adjust public transit, work hours and flight schedules on Nov. 19, the day of the annual College Scholastic Ability Test, the education ministry said.

The exam is widely seen as a major life event in South Korea, where college admission can heavily influence career prospects and social standing. Education Minister Choi Kyo-jin said full support will be provided so test-takers can demonstrate their abilities.