Housing divide widens Seoul elementary enrollment gap

The gap in first-grade enrollment at elementary schools has widened sharply this year, reaching a 59-fold difference between schools in the same district. As a result, some campuses face potential closure, while others contend with overcrowded classrooms. Researchers attribute the imbalance to a combination of factors, including differences in educational environments and the impact of new housing developments near certain schools. They also point to a growing tendency among parents to avoid low

By The Korea Herald