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Survivors Of The Real Life "Squid Game" Speak Out

Jan 19, 2025
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#netflix #squidgame #tv Squid Game draws eerie parallels to Brothers Home, a jail-like facility from the 1980s, that subjected inmates to abuse and forced competitions. Established as part of the South Korean government's effort to "clean the streets" before the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the facility targeted the homeless, however they also allegedly abducted regular people. Harsh conditions, abuse disguised as "games," and systemic violence resulted in over 551 reported deaths, with experts believing the number to be higher.