SEOUL -- The path to political glory has long been dotted with pitfalls and obstacles. Now candidates hoping to represent South Korea's soon-to-be ruling party in upcoming local elections must overcome a fresh hurdle: written examinations.
In a country famous for high-pressure, life-changing exams to get into the most prestigious universities and companies, the conservative People Power Party, which narrowly won the nation's presidential election in March, has also been turning to tests.
