More Korean. Less French.

This chart shows which languages U.S. college students are studying more--and which ones have seen a decrease in interest over a recent 10-year period. Experts say the popularity of Korean pop culture has led to more students learning the language. Why else might these languages have gained or lost students?

Caption: BTS and other K-pop bands have inspired students to learn Korean.

CHANGE IN STUDENTS KOREAN +95.0%...