Smartphone “Zombies” Are Safe in South Korea
South Korea is one country that understands too well that some people are too glued to their screens that they may not even notice oncoming vehicles endangering their lives. To avoid safety hazards, in-ground traffic lights have been installed across the capital city.
Mostly found close to crosswalks, they alert people on foot when it is time to stop and when the road is clear without them having to look up. Although the supplementary system was built for adults too focused on their mobile devices, an official in the Gangnam district noted that it also proved beneficial for keeping kids farther from busy roads.