South Korea’s School Phone Ban Takes Effect

South Korea has approved a nationwide ban on mobile phones in school classrooms, joining other nations in efforts to reduce social media use among minors.

Officials announced Thursday, August 28 that the bill, passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday, will take effect in March next year.

The law prohibits smartphones and other smart devices in classrooms, except when used for educational purposes or as assistive tools for students with disabilities or special learning needs.