CSAT 2026 in Korea: exam-day traffic (English)
Korea’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT, 수능) for the 2027 school year is on Thursday, 19 November 2026. Entry closes at 08:10; English listening starts at 13:10. Nationwide exam-day traffic numbers for 2026 are announced separately by the Ministry of Education—on 19 October 2026 we had not yet verified a new package, so treat last year’s distances and commute-shift figures as reference only.
Key points
- CSAT day: Thu 19 Nov 2026; arrive by 08:10.
- Not a public holiday.
- 200 m / 10:00 commute figures = previous year—recheck MOE.
- Quiet around campuses during listening.
Confirmed for 19 Nov 2026
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam date | Thu 19 Nov 2026 |
| Arrive by | 08:10 |
| English listening window | From 13:10, within 25 minutes |
| Public holiday? | No—normal weekday for most offices |
Do not plan a curb-side drop-off at the school gate. When the year’s support package is published, walking from a control point is often required.
Previous-year support package (reference only)
For the prior CSAT (2026 school-year exam on 13 Nov 2025), the government support package reported via Korea.kr included: vehicle control from 200 m before test sites; a request that public offices and businesses shift arrival to after 10:00; extra Seoul-metro trains roughly 06:00–08:10; and standby transport for late candidates. Those numbers may change for 19 Nov 2026.
If you are not a candidate
- Check whether your commute passes a high school used as a test site.
- Your employer’s start time follows company notice, not a blanket national rule.
- Avoid car horns, loudspeakers and large cheering setups near campuses during listening periods.
- Taxis and ride-hail near sites can spike before 08:00—walk one stop farther.
Timetable: suneung.re.kr. Prior-year figures: Korea.kr policy briefing. Last verified 2026-10-19.
FAQ
Is everything closed?
No. It is a normal Thursday unless your workplace shifts hours.
Will the subway run all night?
Overnight extensions are uncommon for CSAT; morning extra trains were used previously—check this year’s notice.
Korean full guide?
See the Korean traffic companion linked as alternate.
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