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K-Pop’s Global Reach Is Pulling Students to Korea | South Korea News
Korea’s foreign student population just smashed half a million for the first time ever, fueled by the global K-pop and K-drama boom. What started as tourism is now driving serious educational migration — with Vietnam and China leading the charge — as young fans turn cultural obsession into real-life study abroad dreams. Officials credit “K-content” for this cultural shift, calling for new policies to support these students. The rise? Explosive: from 80k in 2021 to 500k+ in 2024 — proving entertainment isn’t just entertainment anymore; it’s reshaping Korea into a global education hub. Listen…
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