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This is especially true for graduating high school seniors, who view these as final celebrations with classmates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">&#8220;Students are investing more in these farewell parties &#8211; collecting enough money for at least 3 kilograms of rice, compared to 2 kilograms for regular gatherings,&#8221; the source said. &#8220;They&#8217;re planning full-day events with sports and walks around the neighborhood.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Most parents support these expenses, believing these may be their children&#8217;s last chances for carefree enjoyment. Teachers and local officials have been generally accepting of these gatherings rather than viewing them as problematic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The parties typically take place in spacious, quiet homes of well-off families, with parents often preparing the food. However, one strict limitation remains: South Korean cultural content is forbidden under recently passed laws targeting foreign influence &#8211; the Reactionary Ideology and Culture Rejection Act, Youth Education Guarantee Act, and Pyongyang Cultural Language Protection Act. 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