It is administered by the Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE). The Suneung, an eight-hour test, consists of six sections, including Korean, mathematics, English, Korean history, elective subjects, and a second foreign language. “The exam is notably more difficult than standardised tests in other countries. For example, the maths section delves into complex equations and requires students to solve questions without a calculator, unlike the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate test, which allows calculator use. Additionally, the difficulty of English questions is famous for leaving even native English speakers puzzled. In some years, such as 2002–2007 and 2010–2011, no student…