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Busan Metropolitan City Implements Comprehensive Support Plan for the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will implement a comprehensive support plan to ensure the smooth administration of the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test, which will take place simultaneously at 62 test centers across Busan on November 13.

This year, 28,883 students in Busan will take the CSAT, which begins at 8:40 a.m. on the test day.
The key areas of the comprehensive plan include traffic management, transportation assistance, noise prevention, medical support, and public information. The city will also operate an integrated situation room to coordinate and manage these areas.

Traffic Management

To facilitate smooth traffic flow on the morning of the test, the city will adjust the start time for public officials, public institutions, financial institutions, research institutes, and companies with more than 50 employees to 10:00 a.m. on the test day.
In addition, a “CSAT Transportation Situation Room” will be in operation from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. to oversee transportation and traffic management. Focused monitoring will be conducted around test centers where congestion is expected, particularly those with narrow access roads, to manage real-time traffic conditions and respond to unexpected situations.
Furthermore, the city will temporarily suspend enforcement of bus-only lanes from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (except for BRT sections), lift restrictions under the “Alternate Driving Day” program, strengthen enforcement against illegal parking near test centers, and implement special management measures for major roads and congestion-prone areas.

Transportation Assistance

To assist test-takers with transportation, the city will increase bus and village bus frequency between 6:00 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. on the test day. On 83 bus routes near congested areas and test centers, intervals between buses will be shortened. Additionally, five emergency reserve metro trains will be on standby.
A total of 36 “Joint On-site Guidance Teams” consisting of 244 members will be deployed by local districts (gu/gun) to manage traffic in congested areas and guide against illegal parking near test centers.
Members of the Model Drivers’ Association Busan Branch—485 in total—will volunteer by providing traffic guidance and operating 66 emergency transport vehicles at around 40 key locations, such as metro stations and intersections, to offer free rides to students who are running late or have mobility difficulties.

Noise Prevention

Noise prevention teams will be organized in each of the 14 districts (gu/gun) with test centers to inspect construction sites and other sources of daily noise. During test hours, the city will advise emergency and fire vehicles to refrain from using sirens and will redirect heavy trucks and other noise-generating vehicles to alternate routes to ensure that listening tests proceed without interference.

Emergency Medical Support

To respond swiftly to any medical emergencies among test-takers, 16 district public health centers will operate medical support teams. The Fire & Disaster Headquarters will also mobilize ambulances from each fire station to provide rapid emergency services.

Public Information Support

Finally, a public information team will provide important notices and useful information for test-takers through various communication channels.

Mayor Park Heong-joon said, “I sincerely hope that the hard work of our students will bear fruit. I would also like to express my deep gratitude to the parents and teachers who have encouraged and supported them with love and dedication.”
He added, “The dreams and passion of our students are a source of pride for Busan, and the city will do its utmost until the very end to ensure that the College Scholastic Ability Test proceeds smoothly.”