South Korean students in Seoul, South Korea. The bill, which will take effect in March next year, bans smart devices including mobile phones in classrooms and was passed Aug 27, a National Assembly spokeswoman said. — Reuters
SEOUL: South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said on Aug 28, joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
One of the world's most wired nations, South Korea has recently sought to tighten rules on electronic devices in schools, citing concerns over smartphone addiction among students.
