72 countries to host TOPIK Korean proficiency test in 2018
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Students take the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) at the University of Humanities in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on April 20, 2008. / Korea Times file
By Park Si-soo
The Korean proficiency test, which is necessary for foreigners seeking a job or education in South Korea, will be held at 223 locations in 72 countries next year, the test’s operator said on Friday.
Each location will host five rounds of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) during the year –- the 57th test (April-14-15), 58th test (May 19-20), 59th test (July 15), 60th test (Oct. 20-21) and 61st test (Nov. 17-18), according to the National Institute for International Education.
The 59th test will be held only in Vietnam, Iran, Japan, Cambodia and Thailand. Detailed information is available at TOPIK’s official website (
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The TOPIK score is essential for foreign nationals to enter a Korean university or apply for a job here.
Free online TOPIK courses
The Korea Times is running high-quality, free online Korean courses. The service primarily targets people looking for jobs at Korean companies’ overseas offices and migrants who come to Korea for marriage. It is also good for those preparing for TOPIK.
Korea language online courses are available at ktband.co.kr in English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Vietnamese. The courses are available 24/7 on desktops and mobile devices.
Those interested can visit the Danuri website at liveinkorea.kr and check the ID and password.