OSAKA/TOKYO -- The powerful allure of K-pop is inspiring a growing number of young Japanese to learn Korean, while demand from South Korean students to study in Japan remains high despite the deep rift between the neighboring countries.
Language schools in demand on both sides despite diplomatic row

Members of K-pop group TWICE pose at an event in Nagoya, Japan, on Dec. 4. Despite the countries' souring diplomatic relationship, young people are still interested in each others' culture and language. © Reuters
OSAKA/TOKYO -- The powerful allure of K-pop is inspiring a growing number of young Japanese to learn Korean, while demand from South Korean students to study in Japan remains high despite the deep rift between the neighboring countries.