Proposal to lift ban on mobile phone use by South Korean students faces opposition

On August 16, the National Human Rights Commission of Korea said that its recommendation to lift the ban on students using mobile phones during class time has met with opposition from schools, which believe that this is a necessary measure to protect students.

The agency's recommendation to lift the ban on students using mobile phones during class has met with opposition from schools. (Source: Yonhap)

The committee's recommendation comes after many schools in South Korea adopted policies banning students from using mobile phones during class.

In a statement to the committee, the schools argued that the policy was intended to protect, not harm, students’ rights. If students were allowed to use their phones freely, they would likely view harmful online content or play games, leading to a loss of focus on their studies in class.

There have even been cases of phones being used for inappropriate activities such as filming illegal pornographic videos . Furthermore, students are still allowed to use their phones in emergencies, so this policy cannot be considered a violation of human rights.

In a report on August 16, the committee expressed disagreement with the school's decision, as South Korea has no laws restricting students' use of mobile phones.

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