How did Korean become the fastest-growing language in India?
Young Indians fascinated by Korean pop culture and web shows like Squid Game are herding to learn Korean, so much so that it is now the fastest-growing language in India, beating English and Hindi.
“Indian millennials” and “Gen Z”, aged between 17 and 25 years. This rise can be attributed in part to the release of the popular series Squid Game this year, and the Indian love for K-pop .
Korean is the fastest growing language not just in India, but also in Brazil, France, Germany, and Mexico. Globally, Korean is the seventh most popular language to study.
Duolingo notes that professional and personal development are major reasons for Indians to learn a new language.