Population decline in South Korea causes 49 schools to shut down (MenaFM/24 Feb 2025)

MenaFM reports that 49 schools across South Korea will close this year due to declining student numbers, up from 22 in 2023 and 33 in 2024. Rural areas account for 88% of closures, with the highest numbers in South Jeolla (10), South Chungcheong (9), and North Jeolla (8). Elementary schools are the most affected, making up 38 of the closures. No schools in Seoul are set to shut down.