Students had 70 minutes to solve 45 questions. (File Photo)

The head of South Korea’s national exam authority has resigned after widespread complaints that this year’s English test for a key university entrance exam was too difficult.

Why the exam matters

The test, known as the Suneung, decides entry to top universities and is closely linked to future jobs, income and even marriage prospects in South Korea. Because of its importance, students, parents and schools follow every detail of the exam.

Only about 3% of students achieved the highest grade in English this year the lowest since absolute grading began in 2018. Students had 70 minutes to solve 45 questions.

Some questions drew strong criticism. One asked students to compare the views of Immanuel Kant and Thomas Hobbes on the rule

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