Sejong Institute Korean test expands nationwide as demand grows

The King Sejong Institute Foundation is set to conduct its 13th Sejong Korean Language Assessment on September 19 at 14 centers spread across seven cities and provinces in Korea. This expansion aims to provide more opportunities for foreign learners to test their Korean language skills within the country. Applications for the assessment opened on Monday and will remain open until September 6 at 11:59 PM on the Sejong Korean Language Assessment website.

The foundation first introduced the test in Korea this year, previously only administering it overseas. The September test will be the second domestic administration, following the June session. The number of testing centers has grown from five to 14, reflecting the rising demand for Korean language proficiency testing among foreign learners residing in the country.

The Sejong Korean Language Assessment evaluates communication abilities in four key areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The scores obtained through this assessment are now being considered as eligibility criteria for university admission, graduation, and for determining course majors by international students attending universities like Korea University, Yonsei University, and Ewha Womans University.