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I am Eunhye Yoo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education. Korean classmates, December 3, one week from today, is the day the college academic aptitude test is administered. The government is responding more tense than ever so that 490,000 candidates can take the SAT in a safe environment. All government-related ministries such as schools and education offices, public health centers, disease offices, fire departments, police offices and meteorological offices are doing their best so that our candidates can bear the fruits of their long hours of sweat and effort. Yet with the power of government alone, 490,000 people cannot succeed in defending the nation’s largest exam. Only if everyone helps us can we be successful on the SAT. My fellow citizens, the spread of Corona 19 has continued since the beginning of November. Every day there are three digits and yesterday 583 new cases were confirmed The spread of the infection is very fast and dangerous. Furthermore, unlike in the past, it is more serious since it occurs simultaneously and in several places, especially in family gatherings and social activities, in the daily lives of people where it is difficult for the government to take preventive measures. Korean colleagues, as the Minister of Education, I beg my sincerity as the director of the College Academic Proficiency Test.
We request that all of our citizens, with the hearts of test-takers, stop all ordinary social activities for one week from today. Unless it is unavoidable to earn a living, cancel all meals and end-of-year gatherings, and strictly follow life-prevention rules, such as wearing a mask and periodically ventilating the indoor space. Infections at age 20 represent 19%. There are many asymptomatic infections, so I am very concerned. We repeatedly urge young people to strictly follow the quarantine rules. Once again, I say desperately. It’s more important from now on, and only if you practice it right away, can you continue with the SAT for sure. I would like to make a difficult request to families close to the examinee. As a result of the investigation of the Ministry of Education and the estimation of the reasons for infection among the confirmed cases of students, it was found that the most frequent transmission through families, especially in November, was 70% of the reasons for infection among students confirmed in November. Since there is a high risk of transmission of the infection to the family through the local community, we ask that the parents, brothers and sisters of the examinee, as much as possible at home, keep their distance during the remaining week. Also, from today until the day before the SAT, we ask that you instruct your child not to use the academy or school.
Currently, most academies and teaching centers are operating remote conversion classes, and many academies are participating voluntarily. I think there will be more participation. Also, provide special guidance for candidates to refrain from using the multipurpose facility for now. Korean colleagues and examinees, although the number of confirmed cases is increasing, the government will operate the SAT safely by separating the test site according to the situation of the examinees with comprehensive quarantine measures and emergency response systems.
There are 1,381 test sites for the 2021 SAT and a total of 31,459 test rooms, which is 50% more prepared than the previous test room. It is planned to employ 12,592 people for management supervision. In addition, separate test centers and test rooms are operated for examinees who have been confirmed and those who have self-isolated. Starting today, the Office of Education will begin assigning testing sites for confirmed and self-employed candidates. Currently, there are a total of 144 self-isolating examinees who are preparing to be assigned to a separate test center, and an exam environment is prepared that allows up to 3,800 students to take a total of 3,800 in 784 exam rooms for the examinees. who have received a notice of self-isolation. I prepare it.
In addition, candidates who have received notification of the confirmed case will take the test in the currently prepared life and bed treatment center with 21 students. Currently, the government has secured beds for up to 172 confirmed patients.
The final number of staff assigned to a separate testing center on December 3 may vary slightly depending on whether the confirmed person is cured or the end of the 14-day quarantine period for those undergoing self-isolation tests. It will be checked.
Also, the government is carefully preparing for comprehensive test site prevention and fair management. Quarantine guidelines and precautions for examinees were provided, and the supervisor’s manual, detailed implementation plans for each test site, and division of duties were completed. The government has established a system of cooperation between the ministries for the smooth implementation of the SAT and will do everything possible.
In particular, to respond to all unexpected situations that may occur on December 2, the day before the SAT, we will extend the working hours of the health center on December 2, and we will immediately notify the results even if our candidates are undergo the corona diagnostic test the day before the SAT. The day before the SAT exam, even if there are test subjects or confirmed cases among the examinees, we plan to provide an opportunity to take the test. Also, if you have any unusual circumstances related to Corona 19, be sure to voluntarily report to the supervisor even when entering the test site and cooperate so that appropriate action can be taken. For example, if there are candidates who have not undergone the corona test because they have not received any notice from the public health center, but have had contact with a confirmed case, notify the Office of Education before entering the test center and have them take the test in a separate testing room. The SAT is not the end. Even when you leave the room immediately after the end of the SAT, keep your distance and return immediately to take a break at home. You have to think about the successive university admissions. Immediately after the SAT, our examinees must strictly follow the quarantine rules to protect the overall safety of Korea. Finally, dear 490,000 examinees across the country, you have been doing your best in your place despite Corona’s hardships in 2020. You are the most precious and precious person in the world, and you do all you can, apart from the results. . Trials put a lot of pressure on anyone, but if you believe in yourself and do your best until the last minute, I’m sure you will find your way in the future. Parents and teachers with children of test takers, we have reached this point under your care. We ask you to observe the health of your body and mind to the end so that candidates can take the exam with a comfortable mind. The government will also focus all its capabilities to ensure that 490,000 candidates take the test in a safe environment. thanks.
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