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South Korea bans smartphones in schools to curb social media addiction

Cs news6 months ago01 mins

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 effect of heavy social media use among the youth. The ban, which will take effect from March next year, makes South Korea the latest country to restrict the…

Classroom phone ban for teachers sparks debate

Cs news6 months ago03 mins

Melike Çalkap – ANKARA The Education Ministry’s recent directive banning teachers from using mobile phones in classrooms has stirred debate across the country. The regulation, part of the guidelines for the 2025-2026 academic year, extends the existing rule that already prohibits students from keeping phones in class. Now, educators too are instructed not to use…