"Banned Starting Today... Up to 3 Million Won in Fines for Violations"

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"Age-4 Exam" Banned.

Starting today, level tests used for preschool academy admissions, commonly referred to as the "age-4 exam," are prohibited.

Written exams, oral interviews, and practical tests conducted by academies to recruit young children or divide classes by skill level are completely banned starting today.

Ranking specific skill levels or evaluating children using external test results is also prohibited.

However, diagnostic assessments through observation or interviews are permitted after enrollment, provided that prior consent is obtained from the parents or guardians.

Violators will face fines ranging from 1 million won up to 3 million won depending on the number of offenses.
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