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- South Korea will ban smartphone use in schools starting March 2026 to address addiction and its effects on learning and mental health.
- The bipartisan bill, passed with 115 votes, allows teachers to limit phone use and mandates education on responsible device usage.
- Critics claim the law overlooks academic pressures, with teachers divided on its impact on student rights.
- A 2024 survey found that 43% of South Korean teenagers face smartphone dependency, underscoring the issue's urgency.
