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The number of children entering elementary schools in Korea is expected to fall below 300,000 for the first time next year, amid the country's low birth rate, data showed Sunday. Yonhap reports that the number of first graders, born in 2020, will drop below the 300,000 mark for the first time ever, highlighting the growing impact of the country's declining birthrate. The Korea Times and KBS World also reported the same projection, with the latter noting the decline underscores the impact of the low birth rate.