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South Korea exam chief resigns after tests dubbed too hard

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12-12-2025 14:10 HKT
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Students wait for the start of the annual college entrance examinations at an exam hall in Seoul, South Korea, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool
Students wait for the start of the annual college entrance examinations at an exam hall in Seoul, South Korea, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool
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