Overview
The Licensed Real Estate Agent exam (공인중개사 자격시험) is South Korea's national qualification for real estate brokers. It is run through Q-Net by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. The exam has two parts, a first exam and a second exam. The Q-Net page is in Korean.
For 2026 this is the 37th exam. Both parts are held on the same day. The schedule comes from Q-Net; the fees, pass rule and subjects come from a news report on the official 2026 plan, so confirm them in the Q-Net notice.
Exam pattern
The exam has a first exam and a second exam, held on the same day in 2026. Candidates can apply for the first, the second, or both together. According to a news report on the 2026 plan, the subjects are:
| Part | Subjects |
|---|---|
| First exam | Introduction to real estate studies; civil law and special civil statutes (the provisions relevant to real estate brokerage) |
| Second exam, session 1 | Laws on the work of licensed agents and on real estate transaction reporting, plus brokerage practice; real estate public law |
| Second exam, session 2 | Laws on real estate registration and public records; real estate taxation |
The report says the subjects and their weighting are unchanged from previous years. It does not give question counts or session timings, so check the official exam notice on Q-Net for those.
Marking and results
Each subject is marked out of 100. To pass, you need at least 40 points in every subject and an average of at least 60 points across all subjects, in both the first and the second exam.
Important dates
Regular application for the 37th exam (2026): 3 to 7 August 2026, online through Q-Net.
Additional application for vacant seats (2026): 1 to 2 October 2026.
Exam day (2026): 31 October 2026, for both the first and second exams.
Provisional answer key (2026): published from 31 October to 6 November 2026.
Results (2026): announced from 2 December 2026. Q-Net lists final answers and the pass list for 2 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Fees
For the 37th exam in 2026, the fee is 13,700 won for the first exam, 14,300 won for the second exam, and 28,000 won if you apply for both together.
How to apply
Apply online through the Q-Net website or mobile app during the application window. Additional applications for vacant seats are first come, first served. For help, Q-Net lists a phone line, 1644-8000, open on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00.
After the exam
The 2026 plan reports that results are now sent by Kakao notification, because the phone (ARS) result service has ended. Military personnel, police, firefighters and civil servants who cannot attend because of an emergency order can request a full refund within 30 days of the exam date.
Preparation tips
The pass rule is based on 100 points per subject, with a 40-point floor in each subject and a 60-point average, so do not neglect a weak subject.
Check the official Q-Net notice for exact subjects, times and rules before exam day.
FAQs
Can I take both exams on the same day?
Yes. In 2026 the first and second exams are held on the same day, 31 October 2026, and you can apply for both together.
What score do I need to pass?
At least 40 points in each subject (each is marked out of 100) and an average of 60 or more across all subjects.