The Korea Times Feb 24 25
49 school in Korea to close amid population decline :
More elementary, middle and high schools in Korea are set to close this year due to the declining ...
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Key FactsSchool Closures in Korea Due to Population Decline
Feb 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- In Korea, 49 schools are set to close this year due to the declining school-age population, with 43 located outside the capital.
- The trend of school closures has worsened, with 33 closures in 2020 and a rise to 33 last year.
- The majority of the closing schools are elementary schools (38 out of 49), with 112 elementary schools having no new students last year.
- The number of schools without new students is expected to rise further this year, particularly in North Gyeongsang and South Jeolla provinces.
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