Recent data from a survey conducted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in South Korea revealed that nearly 18% of students, totaling over 221,000 youths, struggle to manage their daily lives due to excessive internet and smartphone use. The survey, which included over 1.2 million students in the school transition period, found that the highest number at risk were middle school students, followed by high school and elementary school students, with boys outnumbering girls. While the overall number of teens at risk has decreased over the years, there has been a slight increase in elementary school students at risk of smartphone dependence. In response to these findings, the Gender Ministry offers personalized services such as counseling, hospital treatment, and parental education, tailored to the level of media dependence exhibited by the students. Financial support is also provided, with students eligible for up to 400,000 won ($288) for general income brackets and up to 600,000 won for those in social care, particularly if they have medical conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Additionally, the ministry supports a residential healing camp program for adolescents in need of intensive treatment, offering professional counseling and alternative activities in an environment with limited media use.