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Korea's School Decline
The number of children entering first grade in South Korea is expected to fall below 300,000 in 2027 for the first time. This year, it reached 301,442—the lowest figure since records began in 1964. The decline is due to falling birth rates: 272,337 children were born in 2020, 10% fewer than the previous year. This has raised concerns about further school closures, particularly in rural areas, and a widening educational gap. Although the number of new pupils is expected to keep falling through 2030, it is forecast to remain above 200,000, as births rise from 238,317 in 2024 to 254,341 in 2025.
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