Operator LicensesLicenseπŸ“… Updated 2026-05-05

Exam Restrictions and Disqualification Grounds

Age rules, restriction periods after unlicensed operation, fraudulent exam conduct, and other checks before applying

Basis Β· Water-Related Leisure Activities Safety Act Article 7

Start with the key point. Age rules, restriction periods after unlicensed operation, fraudulent exam conduct, and other checks before applying

Visual guide

License preparation flow

A clear sequence helps you avoid missing the written exam, practical exam, safety education, or issuance step.

  1. 1
    Choose type

    Pick General Class 1, General Class 2, or Yacht based on the craft.

  2. 2
    Prepare written exam

    Use the official question-bank link plus basic law and safety topics.

  3. 3
    Book practical exam

    Check test sites, dates, and required items for the practical test.

  4. 4
    Complete education

    Confirm whether new or renewal safety education applies.

  5. 5
    Check issuance

    Prepare photo, ID, fee, and any existing-license return requirement.

Age requirements

The official disqualification guide lists applicants under 14 years old as disqualified. For General Class 1, applicants under 18 years old are disqualified.

Common restriction periods

  • Fraudulent exam conduct: 2-year restriction
  • Unlicensed operation: 1-year restriction
  • Leaving the scene after unlicensed operation that causes death or injury: 4-year restriction

Why this matters

An operator license is not only about passing exams. Age, health-related disqualification, and prior violations can restrict application or issuance.

πŸ“Ž Sources

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This guide is based on the sources below. Laws, notices, and fees can change, so check the original source before use.

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Remember before departure

This guide is general information. For actual license booking, renewal, operation, reporting, and restricted-area decisions, confirm the latest Korea Coast Guard portal and relevant authority guidance.

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