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Telecommunications & Media
Ruling party pushes \'Alpha Phone\' student-only smartphone to prevent overuse
South Korea\'s ruling party is reviewing the introduction of a student-only smartphone with features aimed at preventing excessive use. The Democratic Party\'s chief spokesperson said a task force will be formed for the \'Alpha Phone\' project, led by lawmaker Kim Young-ho. The party is pushing to launch the device around next summer. The phone would retain essential functions such as calls, texts, location checks and transit cards while restricting SNS, games and access to harmful content.
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Toss Bank, FSS to pilot financial education for children in hospital schools
Toss Bank and South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service are expanding financial education to children attending hospital schools, launching a pilot of the “Visiting FSS Children’s Financial School.” The first session was held on Aug. 19 at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital’s Raphael Children’s School. The programme will run sequentially at three hospital schools, including Samsung Medical Center, through September. Lessons cover money, rational spending and fraud prevention, with delivery by Pitchmarket.
Telecommunications & Media
AI smart glasses use expands but on-site control rules still lacking
AI-enabled smart glasses are entering the South Korean market in earnest, prompting calls to shore up on-site control rules. Authorities have detected repeated attempts to cheat on tests using smart glasses, raising concerns about gaps in exam supervision and school management. The devices resemble ordinary glasses while offering recording and AI search functions. Concerns also persist over illegal filming. The industry sees smart glasses as a growth opportunity, but wants clearer, risk-based standards by location.
