1,162 Pass Gyeongnam's Second Graduation Equivalency Exam... Average Pass Rate at 84.39%

In the second round of the 2026 academic year graduation equivalency exams for elementary, middle, and high schools, a total of 1,162 candidates in the Gyeongnam region have passed and will receive their diplomas.

On August 28, the Gyeongnam Office of Education announced that out of 1,377 examinees who participated in this year's second-round examination held on August 11, 1,162 passed, resulting in an overall pass rate of 84.39%.

The pass rates by school level were: ▲Elementary school - 84.00% (50 examinees, 42 passed) ▲Middle school - 86.32% (212 examinees, 183 passed) ▲High school - 84.04% (1,115 examinees, 937 passed).

Gyeongnam Office of Education.
Photo by Se Ryeong Lee

The oldest candidates to pass this exam were: a 67-year-old man surnamed Kim for elementary school equivalency, a 75-year-old woman surnamed Lee for middle school equivalency, and a 77-year-old man surnamed Kim for high school equivalency.

Six inmates at correctional facilities in the province, as well as eight candidates who overcame disabilities, also made the list of successful candidates.

By September 3, applicants can confirm the list of successful candidates and check their individual scores on the Gyeongnam Office of Education website.

Paper certificates of passing will be mailed individually to successful examinees.

Related documents, such as certificates of passing and transcripts, can be obtained from the administrative offices of elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide and educational administrative institutions starting today, or printed via 'Government 24,' the online civil service provided by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

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