Gov't launches camps to help families manage kids’ screen time

“For parents navigating the anxieties of the digital age, the smartphone has become both an indispensable babysitter and a source of deep domestic guilt. In Korea, where high-speed connectivity is ubiquitous, the battle over screen time starts early. Now, the government is stepping into the living room to help families manage the digital deluge. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in tandem with the Korea Press Foundation, announced on Wednesday the launch of "Miri Camp 2026," a nationwide media literacy initiative tailored specifically for first- and second-grade elementary school students and their parents. Expanding on a successful pilot program from last year, the camp will run from July 30 to Aug. 15 across six major regional hubs, including the Seoul metropolitan area and Sejong, as well as the Gangwon, Gyeongsang, Jeolla and Chungcheong provinces. The ministry said the three-day program is not designed to demonize technology, but to treat media consumption as a skill to be mastered. Operating out of regional media centers and public libraries, the camp will bring together

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