Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days
Published: 11/12/2025

In South Korea, blind students take the longest version of the Suneung exam, lasting up to 13 hours, with no dinner break. This year, more than 550,000 students will sit for the College Scholastic Ability Test - a critical exam influencing university admission and job prospects. Blind students like Han Dong-hyun face challenges due to the lack of braille study materials, needing to memorize detailed braille versions that are significantly longer than standard test booklets. Despite these obstacles, these students strive to succeed through intense focus and determination during this grueling examination.



