Korean job seekers: 9,998 pass proficiency test

Chaminda PERERA

A total of 9,998 out of 44,732 Sri Lankan job seekers in South Korea have passed the language proficiency test.

This is a prerequisite to guarantee employment under the employment permit system.

According to Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment sources, 145 candidates obtained the highest mark of 200 while 188 have obtained 196 marks.

Lankans seeking jobs in Korea should get over 124 marks at the language proficiency test to qualify for the employment permit system.

The Korean language proficiency test was conducted in 10 centres in Colombo.

A total of 34,734 candidates have failed the examination.