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Will Korea's schools go phone-free?
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (993+ words) National Will Korea's schools go phone-free? Published: June 10, 2026 - 14: 31: 03 A proposed school-day smartphone ban in Korea's largest school system has reignited debate over concentration, safety, students' rights Many South Korean schools already limit smartphone use during class. But a proposal to…...
Students across campuses to issue joint declaration over ballot shortage
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (441+ words) National Students across campuses to issue joint declaration over ballot shortage Published: June 9, 2026 - 13: 15: 27 Students at major universities are set to launch a joint action criticizing management failures during the June 3 local elections that sparked calls for a do-over in Songpa-gu,…...
Women's restroom queue sparks debate over men's room use
1+ week, 6+ day ago (544+ words) National Women's restroom queue sparks debate over men's room use Published: May 28, 2026 - 14: 26: 35 A group of women who lined up to use a men's restroom at a highway rest area after the women's facilities became overcrowded has sparked debate online, with…...
[ANN] Keeping children in the classroom in Vietnam's highlands
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (831+ words) HANOI, Vietnam (Viet Nam News/ANN) -- In the high'lands of the north'ern province of Lao Cai, school is not always the first option for every child. For many ye...
[Lim Woong] Discerning the difference: Good AI vs. bad AI
2+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) In the early innings of a technological shift, the public narrative is almost always fear and "pushback." We fret over video games that swallow adolescents" int...
[ANN] A teen noticed sacrifices of Indonesian helpers. His initiative to help now reaches beyond Singapore
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1179+ words) World [ANN] A teen noticed sacrifices of Indonesian helpers. His initiative to help now reaches beyond Singapore Published: May 22, 2026 - 09: 00: 00 SINGAPORE (Straits Times/ANN) -- On weekends, the walkways outside Singapore's Lucky Plaza resemble a vibrant enclave as migrant domestic workers gather…...
Should toddlers be charged for seats at restaurants?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (750+ words) National Should toddlers be charged for seats at restaurants? Published: May 18, 2026 - 17: 05: 32 Restaurant asking parents to place extra adult menu orders for their 2-year-olds sparks debate over reasonable compensation for services versus excessive demand A restaurant's policy requiring food orders for…...
School stress peaks in first year of high school, young adults say
3+ week, 3+ day ago (491+ words) National School stress peaks in first year of high school, young adults say Published: May 17, 2026 - 11: 11: 23 Updated: May 17, 2026 - 11: 12: 46 A report showed Sunday that looking back on their time as students, Seoul citizens in their 20s said they felt the highest level of…...
School cafeteria workers demand action on staffing shortages, working conditions
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (655+ words) Published: May 13, 2026 - 13: 43: 16 Unionized workers in the education sector on Wednesday urged authorities to address staffing shortages and improve working conditions for school cafeteria workers at a press conference in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. The National Union…...
[Lim Woong] Why teachers cancel field trips
4+ week, 1+ day ago (346+ words) When President Lee Jae Myung recently urged his Cabinet members not to let safety worries become an excuse to cancel school field trips, he was making a familia...