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Korean History Proficiency Test

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The Korean History Proficiency Test (한국사능력검정시험) is run by the National Institute of Korean History, with advanced (grades 1–3) and basic (grades 4–6) papers.
Contents
  1. 1. Grades
  2. 2. Use
  3. 3. FAQ
  4. 4. References

Grades

Advanced: 80+ grade 1, 70+ grade 2, 60+ grade 3; basic uses the same bands for grades 4–6.

Use

Replaces or is required for Korean history in many civil service exams, and public enterprises may give bonus points. Check each notice, as rules are changing.

FAQ

Does it expire?
The test sets no expiry; users may.
Which grade for public enterprises?
Usually advanced grade 1 or 2.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

  1. 국사편찬위원회 한국사능력검정시험. https://www.historyexam.go.kr
  2. 인사혁신처 사이버국가고시센터. https://www.gosi.kr

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