Exam Restrictions and Disqualification Grounds
Age rules, restriction periods after unlicensed operation, fraudulent exam conduct, and other checks before applying
Start with the key point. Age rules, restriction periods after unlicensed operation, fraudulent exam conduct, and other checks before applying
License preparation flow
A clear sequence helps you avoid missing the written exam, practical exam, safety education, or issuance step.
- 1Choose type
Pick General Class 1, General Class 2, or Yacht based on the craft.
- 2Prepare written exam
Use the official question-bank link plus basic law and safety topics.
- 3Book practical exam
Check test sites, dates, and required items for the practical test.
- 4Complete education
Confirm whether new or renewal safety education applies.
- 5Check 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.
π Sources
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Korean Ministry of Government Legislation
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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