I saw Seo Kyung-seok and a 20-year-old college student … How was the real estate test difficult this year?

[아시아경제 최은영 기자] An estimated 340,000 people, the most people in history, gathered at this year’s real estate agent test, which took place on the 31st. It was revealed that several test takers in their 20s and 40s, including Seo Gyeong- seok, a comedian who was born in ’72, were crammed into the exam, unfamiliar with the ‘middle-aged’ nickname.

According to the Korean Human Resources Development Service on the 31st, the number of people who received the 31st official brokerage test conducted across the country that day was 340,076, an increase of approximately 50,000 from last year ( 29,227).

This is the highest number of receptionists since the public matchmaking system was introduced in 1983, and comedian Seo Gyeong-seok is known to have taken this exam as well, which attracted attention.

Regarding the age group of those examined this year, 32% of them are 40 years old, ranking first and second with 29% in their 30s. The number of young candidates between 20 and 40 years of age is constantly increasing every year , with the nickname of exam of ‘middle age’.

The number of candidates for the brokerage certification exam is estimated to have risen significantly this year due to increased unpaid leave, honorary retirement, self-employment closure, and postponement of employment due to novel coronavirus infection. (Crown 19).

Seo Gyeong-seok, who is known to have taken the test, said, “Because of Corona 19, the time has increased and the meetings have become an atmosphere of abstention from meetings, I read books and searched the Internet a lot and decided to challenge a real estate agent. “

He, who has worked as a model and ambassador for an adult education company for a long time, said: “The goal is to pass the first round. The second round is a situation where I have not looked at the books at all, but I will come. only with experience “. I received it, but many people thank you for posting comments asking me to do my best. ”

He added: “It is not easy for most people to pass. Those who pass should be applauded.”

On the other hand, the candidates who took the test on this day showed various reactions such as “Civil law was a bit difficult, but the rest was clear.”

The first passes of the 31st CPA exam held today will be announced on December 2.

Internal reporter Choi Eun-young [email protected]