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Are phones in schools illegal in South Korea?

Yes. Phones in schools are banned in South Korea. A national law bans phones in class at every school since March 2026.

Elementary and Secondary Education Act amendment passed 27 Aug 2025 (115 of 163 votes), in force 1 Mar 2026: phones and smart devices banned during class in all schools.

Source: S. Korea law, in force 2026

• South Korea is one of 38 countries where phones in schools are banned, and 7 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Asia: banned in 11 of 46 countries.

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