SEOUL (WPVI) -- Caffeine is a basic food group to many Americans - even high schoolers. But in South Korea, coffee is about to be banned from schools - even for teachers.
A new law goes into effect on September 14th, banning the beverage from all schools.
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This came after reports of students consuming extreme levels of caffeine during exam periods in the academically-driven country.
Other drinks with high caffeine levels, such as energy drinks, are already banned in Korean schools.
About 20 percent of middle and high-schoolers consume at least one cup of coffee a day - mostly to wake up after a long night of studying.
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