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Published 13:07 IST, July 19th 2021

SKorea vaccinates pupils, teachers before exam

South Korea on Monday began vaccinating high school seniors and teachers ahead of their November university entrance exam.

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South Korea on Monday began vaccinating high school seniors and teachers ahead of their November university entrance exam.

The yearly "Suneung," or College Scholastic Ability Test is crucial in the education-obsessed country, where job prospects, social standing and even marriage partners can often depend on which university you attend.

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As of Monday 31.3% of South Korea's population have had one dose and 12.8% have had their second dose.

 

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13:07 IST, July 19th 2021