5/13 Talk about major state exams in Korea.

Some of the most competitive jobs in Korea require the passing of a state exam.
* state exam: 국가 고시
ex> He's been out of the loop these days, studying for his state exam.

If one wants to become a diplomat, he/she has to pass the wae-moo-go-shi.
ex> Many diplomats can speak various languages due to the nature of their job.

Anyone who wants to practice law as a profession must pass the sa-bub-shi-hum.
* practice law as a profession: 법조인이 되다.
cf> practice medicine: 의사가 되다

Think of the bar exam required for lawyers in the States.
* bar exam: (미국의) 변호사 시험

This test will die out in the very near future because Korea adopted a new law school system.
* die out: disappear, 사라지다.
* adopt: 채택하다.

People who want to work in senior-level government posts go through cutthroat competition to pass the heng-jung-go-shi.
* cutthroat competition: 치열한 경쟁
ex> She went through cutthroat competition to win that spot.

The 임용고시 is for anyone wanting to become a public school teacher.
ex> My mom has worked as a public school teacher all her life.


@ There are no exceptions to the rule.  규칙에 있어 예외는 없습니다.