저출생에 서울 학생 80만명 선 첫 붕괴…1년 새 2만8천명 줄었다

The number of students in Seoul has fallen below 800,000 for the first time, marking a significant decline of 28,000 students in just one year. This drop is attributed to the persistently low birth rate in South Korea. The decrease is particularly notable in elementary and middle school populations, reflecting the long-term demographic challenges the city and country are facing.

This demographic shift necessitates a reevaluation of educational infrastructure and resource allocation to adapt to a shrinking student body.