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Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean
Interest in learning Korean has spiked since the launch of hit Netflix show "Squid Game, tutoring services reported, underscoring a growing global obsession with South Korean culture from entertainment to beauty products.
Language learning app Duolingo Inc said the nine-part thriller, in which cash-strapped contestants play deadly childhood games in a bid to win 45.6 billion won (US$38.19 million), had spurred both beginners and existing students hoping to...
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