THE WEEK

Netflix's Squid Game could be inspiring a wave of Korean language learning

If you've already finished binge-watching Netflix's South Korean hit Squid Game, try filling the nine episode-sized void with a Korean language course — as a bunch of other fans already have. In fact, ...
The Conversation

Why emojis and #hashtags should be part of language learning

Learning a language after one’s early childhood home language is often referred to as second language learning (despite the fact people may in fact be learning their third or fourth languages). In ...
Forbes

Interest In Learning Korean Grows With The Popularity Of The Hallyu

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Vos MacDonald is a New York-based writer who covers Korean media. In 2022 Korean was the seventh most-studied language on the ...
The Korea Herald

AI language platform for immigrant students expands access, eyes Korean learning for all

A state-run artificial intelligence-based Korean language learning platform for students with immigrant backgrounds will expand access to include children outside the public education system and ...
The New York Times

Americans Are Learning Korean Because of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes. A K-pop dance team at Duke is a sign of the Korean cultural wave.Credit...Video by Jeremy M. Lange ...
CNN

South Korea brought K-pop and K-dramas to the world. The Korean language could be next

There’s never been a better time to learn Korean. It’s one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, outpacing traditionally popular rivals like Chinese in multiple markets – reflecting the ...
Reuters

Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean

SEOUL, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Interest in learning Korean has spiked since the launch of hit Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab show "Squid Game, opens new tab", tutoring services reported, underscoring a ...