According to the Pew Research Center, South Korea had the highest smartphone penetration rate in the world in 2017, with around 94% of adults owning one. According to reports, South Korea also has some of the highest rates of fatal accidents and road accidents among developed countries.
The innovative light system in the viral video divided viewers, who were able to applaud the adaptive idea, but also highlighted how “sadden” it is to see the world get so hooked on technology.
“This is how society should work. Adapt to people without judging,” wrote a TikTok user.
“You can’t tell if it’s good or bad,” wrote another undecided viewer.
“This is sad,” commented one user against the system. “Why do people have to look at their phones 24/7 while walking.”
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