The Korean language proficiency test intended for Sri Lankans aspiring for jobs in South Korea, would be held on October 15 and 16, under tight security. Over 600 police personnel are to be deployed at 10 examination centres located in Colombo to provide security and prevent malpractices.

Nearly 51,000 applicants are eligible to sit for the exam. The test being held for the ninth time, is jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment and the Korean Human Resources Development Authority. According to SLBFE, the Police have agreed to provide tight security for the test heeding to a request made by SLBFF Chairman Kingsly Ranawaka.

The SLBFE warned that any attempt at malpractices by either individuals or organized groups would be dealt severely. Law enforcers too have been advised to take strict action against any violators, the SLBFE said. The public are advised to contact following numbers to report any complaint or report an incident: DIG Anura Senanayake on 011-231428, SSP E.B.K.Macarthy on 011-2433342, Officer-in-charge of Emergency Call Centre of Police on 011-2322322, Anura Premaratne head of SLBFE Investigation Department on 0773140300, Special Investigation Department of SLBFE on 011-2864118.

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