New Korean proficiency test introduced for migrant-background students

South Korea will introduce a new Korean-language assessment tool for migrant-background students in elementary, middle and high schools, as their numbers continue to rise across the country, the Education Ministry said Tuesday. The teacher-administered test is designed to help schools quickly gauge students' Korean proficiency when they enroll in an aim to provide language instruction tailored to their individual needs. According to ministry data, the number of migrant-background students in Kor