South Korea's Bold Experiment: Separating Students from Smartphones The education authorities in South Korea are taking a dramatic step to curb the negative effects of smartphone addiction among students by designating hundreds of schools as "phone free" zones.
This move aims to reduce cyberbullying, excessive screen time, and disruption of learning.
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education plans to prohibit smartphone use unrelated to educational activities in 300 schools by the end of 2026.