Format
Korea's Level 1 Social Worker exam at a glance
Understand three subjects, eight domains, 200 items in 200 minutes, and the post-exam eligibility review.
The exam has three sessions
Foundations uses 50 items and 50 minutes; Practice and Policy & Systems each use 75 items and 75 minutes.
Eight domains form three subjects
Human behavior and research; practice theory, skills and community; policy, administration and law.
200 items · 200 min3 subjects · 8 domains40% each · 60% total
Both floors apply
Candidates need at least 40 percent in every subject and 60 percent of the total score.
Eligibility review completes the result
Provisional passers must submit documents and pass the Korea Association of Social Workers review.