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Nurse licensing exams in South Korea

The licensing route for nurses in South Korea: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.

Exams for nurses in South Korea

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Korean Nursing Licensing Examination

Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute (KHPLEI, 한국보건의…

MCQ ~295 items, 8 subjects (incl. health law), 1 day

Who regulates it

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.

Who sits it

  • Korean Nursing Licensing Examination: Graduates of 4-year nursing programmes; foreign graduates of MOHW-recognised schools

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