'A must for employment and promotion': TSC and SJPT’s first test of 2027 set for January 23

[Financial News] The annual 2027 schedule has been released for Chinese and Japanese speaking tests used in recruitment and promotion evaluations at major companies.
YBM announced on the 10th the regular test schedule for the 2027 Test of Spoken Chinese (TSC) and Japanese speaking test (SJPT).
The first test of the new year will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2027. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026. Test results will be announced 11 days after the test date.
The TSC and SJPT regular tests are scheduled to be held once a month, for a total of 12 sessions in 2027. Detailed schedules and registration instructions are available on the YBM language tests website or dedicated app.
The two tests are used as key criteria by major companies in South Korea when selecting talent or evaluating employees. Samsung Group, SK hynix, POSCO Group, LG Group, CJ Group and Korean Air, among others, currently use scores on the two tests in recruitment and personnel evaluations.
In particular, Samsung Group gives preference to applicants with a TSC Level 4 or higher score when hiring new Grade 3 employees, and also uses SJPT scores when selecting employees for assignments in Japan.
A YBM representative said, "We will provide seamless support for the testing process so that candidates can prepare for the exams in line with their individual goals, including finding a job and personal development."   

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