Korean parents pray for their children before major college entrance exam

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Over 548,000 students will take the College Scholastic Ability Test, also known as Suneung, South Korea’s national college entrance exam on November 14. The test is a major part of the South Korean education system and for many students, their academic life leads up to this moment. The tests last all day and feature back-to-back exams. The country comes almost to a standstill as stock markets open late and public transport often puts on extra services. Doing well on the test will often…