The South Korean Blue House is currently exploring the possibility of partially reviving the bar exam, alongside the existing law school system, to address the criticism that law schools are perceived as exclusive and not representative of the broader population. This was confirmed on the 11th, indicating that the proposed revival aims to introduce 50 to 150 additional legal professionals each year. A source from the Blue House stated that this consideration is a step towards solving existing disparities in the legal profession, especially in light of rising tuition costs that have made access to law schools more difficult for many aspiring lawyers.

This move comes after the bar exam was abolished in 2017 with the aim of transforming legal education from an exam-centric model to a more education-focused approach, following concerns about resource wastage stemming from the accumulation of candidates. However, recent discussions have reignited the debate about the fairness of the current system, particularly after President Lee Jae-Myung's campaign promise in the 2022 presidential election to partially revive the bar exam. Concerns over the fairness of the law school admission process have persisted, leading to public calls for reform, especially in response to high tuition fees that have formed barriers to entry into the legal profession.

Public interest in reviving the bar exam has gained momentum, particularly after a citizen's call during a town hall meeting last June. President Lee acknowledged the concerns raised and expressed a degree of support for the idea, stating that individuals with sufficient skills should have an opportunity to be qualified as lawyers without necessarily graduating from law school. Following this, internal polls within the Blue House reportedly showed over 70% support for reviving the bar exam, suggesting a significant public backing for this initiative, which will soon be reported to President Lee for further consideration.