South Korea forbids smartphones in all middle and primary school classrooms

South Korean lawmakers banned smartphones and other smart devices in primary and high school classrooms, The law shall enter into force in 2026. years.

Legislation belittles only these devices during class hours and there are no provisions on punishments for bullies. The law, however, gives directors and teachers the power to stop students to carry or use the phone on school bases. In addition, students can use smart devices during emergencies and educational purposes as stated in the legislation.

Most of the schools in South Korea already set limitations on the use of smartphone in classrooms, under different guidelines . A new account, he passed through the National Assembly in the country, makes them illegal across the country.

Survey in the government 2024. She found that almost a quarter of the country could not control how long they used smartphones, despite “negative effects on their physical, psychological and social life.” This figure has increased up to 43 percent with children and teenagers.

The law has its opponents, with mistakes The verdict “directly violates the basic constitutional rights of students, such as freedom of communication and the right to keep privacy and seeking happiness”.

South Korea is not the only country that would make this move. France, Finland, Italy, Netherlands and China, among others, they set on using smartphone at school.

America also followed the suit, although at the state level of the state. All said, 14 countries have strict restrictions in place . These countries include New York, Florida, Virginia and South Carolina.