[en] MARS code has been assessed for the direct ECC (Emergency Core Cooling) bypass that occurs during LBLOCA reflood of KNGR (Korean Next Generation Reactor) using the KAERI air-water DVI (Direct Vessel Injection) tests that are 1/50 scale-down tests simulating the LBLOCA reflood of KNGR. Assessment matrix is selected for the single and double DVI configurations with typical LBLOCA reflood conditions, that is, DVI injection velocity of 1.0 ∼ 1.6 m/sec and air injection velocity of 20 ∼ 35 m/sec. First, the MARS calculation is adjusted to match the DVI film distribution with the 1/50 scale test results, then the code assessments are carried out for the selected direct DVI bypass tests using the adjusted DVI film distribution. From the assessments, it has been found that the MARS is capable of predicting the direct DVI bypass phenomena as well as the multi-dimensional thermal hydraulics in the downcomer