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The Real Life "Squid Game" - Thousands Of Koreans Forced To Play Children's Games To NOT Be Killed

Rotten Mango

CHAPTER

Lost Innocence: Survival in a Dystopian Reality

This chapter presents a harrowing exploration of children subjected to a brutal military-like environment in Busan, South Korea, where their identities are erased and replaced with numbers. Through chilling accounts, it highlights their terrifying experiences under oppressive guards, extreme punishments, and a life-threatening adaptation of childhood games. The survivors' testimonies reveal the immense psychological and physical trauma endured, emphasizing the stark contrast between their lost innocence and the grim reality of their existence.

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