2nd Korean Language Proficiency Test TOPIK to be held in October to meet rising demand
Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) sees a surge in demand for the Korean Language Proficiency Test. A total of 1,248 candidates applied for the 93rd TOPIK held on April 14 but inquiries for the April batch kept on pouring in huge number even after the application deadline expired.
NEW DELHI: The 93rd Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) was recently organised simultaneously at three different regions in India by the Korean Cultural Centre India. A total of 1,248 candidates had applied for the test, which was held on 14th April 2024. The test was conducted at Ramjas College in Delhi University, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science in Chennai, and Manipur University in Imphal.
For the Korean Language Proficiency Test, 980 students from Delhi (499 students for TOPIK I, 481 students for TOPIK II), 174 students from Chennai (86 students for TOPIK I, 88 students for TOPIK II), and 94 students from Manipur (51 students for TOPIK I, 43 students for TOPIK II) had applied.
Korean Cultural Centre India has also announced that the Korean Language Proficiency Test will be conducted one more time this year in October. This has been announced as the inquiries regarding the Korean Language Proficiency Test continue to come even after the closure of application deadline for the April batch, due to the increase in the number of Korean language learners in India.
Hwang Il Yong, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre India, said, “Korean is one of the fastest-growing foreign languages in India, and the demand to study the language has constantly been on the rise. This can also be seen from the high number of applicants for TOPIK this year. In 2024, we also plan to conduct the Korean Language Proficiency Test in the month of October”.
The Korean Cultural Centre India has been actively promoting Korean culture and education in India for many years. Through various initiatives, it has been successfully bridging the gap between the two cultures. The Korean Language Proficiency Test is just one such initiative that has been helping Indian students learn the Korean language and gain proficiency in it.
The Korean Cultural Centre India’s efforts have been commendable in promoting cultural exchange, and the interest in Korean language learning is a testament to their success. It is expected that the October batch will witness an even higher number of applicants, as the popularity of the Korean language continues to grow in India.
