Apostille Korea says it is supporting candidates who must submit foreign academic records to qualify for Korea's high-school equivalency examination (GED), handling the issuance, translation and certification of those documents through a single agency service so applicants can meet each test cycle's deadline.
- The GED lets candidates certify educational attainment without completing formal schooling in Korea
- Foreign-issued academic records generally require certification before a Korean examination office will accept them
- A document is certified in the country that issued it, then translated and notarized for use in Korea
- Apostille Korea handles issuance, translation, notarization and certification through one agency service
Why foreign academic records need certification for the GED
When a candidate uses a diploma, transcript or school record issued abroad to establish eligibility for Korea's high-school equivalency examination, the examination office generally accepts it only after the document has been officially authenticated. Because the record originates in another country, the route depends on where it was issued: an apostille where that country belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, or foreign-ministry and embassy legalization where it does not. A certified translation into Korean is usually attached so the receiving office can read the document, and notarization may be required depending on the institution's standard.
What the agency service covers
Apostille Korea says it combines issuance, translation, notarization and certification into one workflow so candidates do not have to coordinate each step separately or visit multiple offices in person. The company advises applicants to confirm the exact certification standard with the examination office before the application window opens, because requirements can differ by the country that issued the record and by the office receiving it. Preparing documents early, it says, helps candidates avoid a rejected submission and a resubmission that could push them past the test cycle's deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this service for?
Candidates who must submit foreign-issued academic records — such as diplomas, transcripts or school records — to qualify for Korea's high-school equivalency examination (GED).
How is a foreign academic record certified for use in Korea?
It is authenticated in the country that issued it: an apostille for a Hague Convention member, or foreign-ministry and embassy legalization for a non-member, usually with a certified Korean translation.
When should I start preparing?
Before the application window opens. Confirming the examination office's exact standard early helps avoid a rejected document and a resubmission that could miss the deadline.
Source: 에듀조선 (edu.chosun.com) ↗