Foreign media: South Korea has passed a bill that will prohibit the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms from March 2026.

Surveys show that South Korea is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, with 99% of Koreans online and 98% owning smartphones. The bill has received support from both parties, aiming to address the issue of adolescents' social media addiction. Approximately 37% of middle and high school students say that social media affects their daily lives, and 22% feel anxious when they cannot access it.

Despite opposition from youth rights groups, who claim this infringes on children's human rights, many schools already have similar restrictions, and the new bill merely formalizes them, while allowing the use of digital devices for students with disabilities or for educational purposes.

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1841690544672771/

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