South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms

South Korea bans smartphones in all middle and elementary school classrooms

South Korean lawmakers have banned smartphones and other smart devices in elementary and middle school classrooms, The New York Times reports. The law goes into effect in 2026. The legislation only outlaws these devices during class hours and there are no stipulations regarding punishment for violators. The law does, however, give principals and teachers the power to stop students from carrying or using a phone on school grounds. Additionally, s…

South Korea Bans Student Phone Use In Classrooms

South Korea is drawing a hard line on smartphones in schools. Starting March 2026, students won’t be allowed to use their phones during class hours. A move lawmakers say is long overdue in the fight against digital addiction.Supporters argue it’s simple: too much screen time is hurting kids’ focus, grades, and even friendships. “When they go to school, they’re supposed to study, but also build friendships… Yet they quickly go back to their phone…

South Korea to ban mobile phones in classrooms

SEOUL - South Korea passed a bill on Wednesday to ban the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms nationwide, as concern grows about the impact of heavy social media use among the young.

South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms nationwide

The move to ban the ubiquitous devices from classrooms received bipartisan support from MPs, who passed the bill on Wednesday.

Express readers discuss whether smartphones should be banned in school

Lawmakers in South Korea have voted to ban mobiles and smartphones during class time.