Will Korea’s schools go phone-free?

Many South Korean schools already limit smartphone use during class.

But a proposal to ban smartphones for the entire school day, including lunch breaks and free periods, is gaining attention.

The idea is drawing attention in Gyeonggi Province, home to the country’s largest student population, after superintendent-elect Ahn Min-seok identified it as one of his top priorities.

Similar measures have been introduced in countries such as France and the United States.

The proposal has received suppor ...