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Why did South Korea ban phones

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South Korea banned phones in classrooms due to concerns about heavy social media use among youth, student well-being, and to improve focus. Surveys showed high smartphone ownership and anxiety among students when disconnected.

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South Korea passes bill to ban mobile phones in classrooms

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  • South Korea passed a bill to ban mobile phones and digital devices in classrooms.
  • The ban will be implemented nationwide starting in March 2026. 8s
  • The legislation received bipartisan support in parliament. 19s
  • Surveys show high digital connectivity and student concerns about social media use. 26s
  • Similar bans in Australia and the Netherlands have aimed to improve student focus. 1m 1s
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South Korea passes bill to ban mobile phones in classrooms
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13 hours ago
South Korea passes bill to ban mobile phones in classrooms

The ban comes as concern grows about the impact of heavy social media use among young people.

South Korea passes bill to ban mobile phones in classrooms
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13 hours ago
South Korea passes bill to ban mobile phones in classrooms

About 37 percent of middle and high school students say social media affects their daily lives and 22 percent feel anxious without access to their accounts.

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