Announcement for the 108th Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)

Date: October 17th, 2026

Location: UCD Centre for English and Global Languages

(Daedalus Building, Belfield, Dublin 4)

■ Application Guidelines

 ◦ Application period: July 13th – July 21st, 2026

 ◦ Application Method: Email submission

 ◦ Submission Requirements

    - Application Form

    - 1 passport size photo (3cm x 4cm) JPG file  ※ max. 200KB / 354*472 pixel

    - A copy of an identification document (Same ID must be used for the test)

    - Proof of payment (e.g. Bank statement, confirmation of transfer)

◦ Email address: irekoremb@mofa.go.kr

◦ Eligibility Criteria: Overseas Koreans and Foreigners who do not speak Korean as their mother tongue

◦ Important Note

   - The subject line of the email must include “The 108th TOPIK Application(Applicant’s Name)”. 

   - Application received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

◦ The Registration number on the application form can be left blank, this number will be given to you before the exam by us.

◦ For Applicants with Disabilities

   - Applicants with disabilities must submit a disability verification document and a medical certificate/Doctors note (if necessary), along with their application form.

■ Examination details

◦ Application Fees

◦ Payment method: Bank transfer

◦ Bank Account details:

   - Account number: IE81 BOFI 9009 7396 5445 54 / Account name: Korean Embassy

   - Note: The transfer fee reference must be in the applicant’s name! 

                 Eg. Reference note: 'Daniel Linehan 108th.' This is very important!

◦ Refund policy:

   - 100% refund before the July 21st

   - 40% refund for cancellations after the July 21st and 1 day before the examination date October 17th

   - Note: Refunds are only available with valid proof of mitigating circumstances

◦ Result Announcement: December 10th, 2026

   - Note: Test results are available on the official TOPIK website (www.topik.go.kr) during the validity period.

■ Examination Schedule

◦ Exam Date: October 17th, 2026

◦ Exam Venue: UCD Centre for English and Global Languages

◦ Exam Timetable (Local time)  

■ Exam and Applicant Instructions

◦ Entry Time: Must enter the exam room 30 minutes before the exam starts!

◦ Items to bring: Exam admission ticket, Valid ID

   - Valid ID: Passport, ID card, etc. (Must be the same as ID used in application and include photo, date of birth, name, and must not be expired).

※ Important note of Applicants:

   - Correction of Personal Information must be submitted to the testing agency within 4 weeks after the announcement of results

     (Note: Correction cannot be made if incorrect information was provided due to the applicant’s own error.)

   - It is essential for applicants to check exam rules and procedure themselves to avoid any issues related to misconduct or disqualification. (Applicants are responsible for any consequences due to unfamiliarity with the rules).

   - Minimum Number of Applicants: If the number of applicants for TOPIK I or II is fewer than 10, the test may be canceled.

   - Testing location: Applicants must take the exam at the designated test centre and we cannot change the test location.

◦ For further questions, please contact 01-609-9111 or dlinehan24@mofa.or.kr