Korean History Test 80th Round: Test-Site Changes Close at 5 p.m. on October 9 -- Photo, 50% Refund and Admission Ticket Checks in Order
Registration for the 80th Korean History Competency Test closed on September 22, and the cancelled-seat round closed on October 2. For those who registered, what remains is a set of checks to finish before the exam date of October 17. The first to close is the test-site change, at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Based on the schedule for the 80th exam on the official site of the National Institute of Korean History, this post lists what to do after registration, in order of the earliest deadline.
The 80th exam is advanced level only
According to the official schedule, the 80th exam is on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and only the advanced level is offered. There is no basic (grades 4-6) exam this round. If you were aiming for a basic grade, check the schedule of a later exam separately; if you registered, prepare on the premise that the advanced paper decides grades 1 to 3. The exam fee, according to the notices I checked, is 27,000 won.
The test-site change closes at 5 p.m. on October 9
The test-site change window runs from 10:00 a.m. on September 23 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Today is October 8, so one day remains. If the venue assigned at registration feels too far from home or work, check the change menu on the site now for a venue with seats left. After the deadline the menu closes, so if you are worried about getting there, decide today. In practice, a change is only possible if seats remain.
Photo registration and changes stay open until 10 a.m. on exam day
The photo registration and change window is announced as running from 10:00 a.m. on September 23 to 10:00 a.m. on exam day, October 17. The deadline is much later than the site change, but trying to fix it on exam morning risks heavy traffic or a rejection over photo specifications. Because the photo is used for the admission ticket and identity checks, check this weekend that it is a recent photo in which your face is clearly recognizable. Follow the guidance on the registration screen for specifications and rejection reasons.
The refund window ends at 5 p.m. on October 9
If you have to give up on sitting the exam, the refund window closes the same day. According to the notices I checked, the 100% refund ran until 5 p.m. on October 2, and the 50% refund runs from October 3 to 5 p.m. on October 9. After that, no refund is given. Check the exact refund terms again in the refund notice on the account you registered with. If you plan to skip the exam, whether you can get half back depends on acting before 5 p.m. tomorrow. For another exam where the refund rate depends on when you cancel, see our guide to refunds when cancelling a national technical qualification exam.
Prepare your admission ticket and ID the day before
On exam day you need your admission ticket or mobile confirmation, valid photo ID and a black pen. How the accepted IDs and the entry cut-off time are described varies between information sources, so use the entry time printed on your admission ticket as your reference. There are checks before you get into the building, so planning to arrive right at the 10 o'clock start is risky. Phones must be switched off, not just silenced, and it is advised not to bring devices such as smartwatches.
Results are announced on October 30
According to the schedule I checked, results are announced on Friday, October 30, and you can look up your score and print a certificate on the site. The test is less a qualification in itself than a basis for credit or points for history completion in hiring, promotion and admissions. The required grade and how long a score counts differ by where you submit it, so first check the recruitment guidelines of the organization concerned for the grade required and whether your score is still valid. If you are unsure how to choose a qualification, see our guide to choosing certifications by field.
If you missed this round, get ready for the next
If you missed this round, the only way to learn the next registration schedule is the official site's notices. Registration opens in time slots by region and can fill almost instantly, so once the schedule is announced, write the start time and your region's slot in your calendar. The site also warns that abnormal access or use of automation programs can lead to restricted service. Other exams closing registration around the same time include the real estate agent exam registration schedule and Q4 learner registration for the Credit Bank System, so check those as well.
Summary
The 80th exam is an advanced-level test at 10 a.m. on October 17, and regular and cancelled-seat registration are over. The remaining deadlines are the site change and the 50% refund at 5 p.m. on October 9, photo registration and changes at 10 a.m. on exam day, and results on October 30. Schedules and amounts can change, so confirm the final details in the notices on the official site of the National Institute of Korean History. This post is general information summarizing published schedules and does not decide your individual eligibility or whether a submission body will accept your result.
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