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Korea's New Students Fall
The number of children expected to enter first grade in South Korea next year has fallen to 272,337, down 10% from the previous year. The figure stood at 301,442 in 2026, a record low at the time. Experts attribute the decline to persistently low birth rates, despite births rising from 238,317 in 2024 to 254,341 in 2025. Projections indicate that enrollment will remain above 200,000 through 2030. Experts warn that the crisis could lead to school mergers and closures, widen the gap between the capital and other regions, and have repercussions for education and the economy.
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