Kant, gaming jargon — and outrage: South Korea’s ‘impossible’ English test goes viral; exam chief quits

South Korea’s exam chief resigned after the English section of the national university entrance exam was criticized for being too difficult. The test’s absolute grading system saw its lowest top-grade achievement since 2018, with many students and educators deeming the questions overly specialized and convoluted. This unusual resignation highlights the intense pressure surrounding the Suneung exam.