In 2021, 26 new Korean words, including "aegyo" (a cute display of affection), "daebak" (awesome) and "mukbang" (a binge-eating show), were added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
The total number of students taking these courses reached 1,800, compared to 551 in 2018. In the past, the majority of them were found in Asia, but today, they are seen in almost every nook and cranny of the world.Īccording to the latest data released by the Ministry of Education, the total number of elementary, middle and high schools in France that offer Korean language classes stood at 60 in 2022 ― a 3.5-fold increase from 2018. A growing number of people are learning Korean to get a better grasp of the country's cultural content such as K-pop and K-dramas.
The global popularity of Korean culture has boosted interest in diverse aspects of Korea, especially its language. 'Metaverse Sejong Institute' launched to meet growing demand K-pop girl group BLACKPINK / Courtesy of YG Entertainment
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