[Volume 1 Official Exam Questions]

Features and structure of the book
Introduction to the KBS Korean Proficiency Test
KBS Korean Proficiency Test Preview
Latest exam trends and key strategies

85th KBS Korean Proficiency Test
Effective June 15, 2025 (Sunday)

84th KBS Korean Proficiency Test
Effective April 20, 2025 (Sunday)

83rd KBS Korean Proficiency Test
Effective February 15, 2025 (Sat)

Mock exam with modified past questions

Complete answer sheet, OMR answer sheet

[Volume 2 Analysis and Commentary Collection]

85th KBS Korean Proficiency Test
- See the answers at a glance
- Analysis of all question types and keywords
- Summary of past exam questions & learning strategies by target grade
- Correct answers and explanations

84th KBS Korean Proficiency Test
- See the answers at a glance
- Analysis of all question types and keywords
- Summary of past exam questions & learning strategies by target grade
- Correct answers and explanations

83rd KBS Korean Proficiency Test
- See the answers at a glance
- Analysis of all question types and keywords
- Summary of past exam questions & learning strategies by target grade
- Correct answers and explanations

Mock exam with modified past questions
- See the answers at a glance
- Correct answers and explanations

Wrong answer notebook to catch weaknesses

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Modified mock exam (PDF)
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A comprehensive compilation of frequently used vocabulary, grammar, and Korean culture (PDF)
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Wrong Answer Note (PDF)
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Mobile automatic grading and performance analysis service
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