South Korea conducted its annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), known locally as Suneung, on Thursday, November 13. The exam, lasting 13 hours, is considered one of the longest and most challenging in the world. Over 550,000 students participated this year, with the entire nation observing a day of silence to ensure a distraction-free environment. Authorities imposed traffic restrictions near test centers and many businesses closed for the day. The test plays a decisive role in determining students’ academic and career futures, prompting both government and citizens to cooperate in maintaining order and quiet throughout the day.