Link: The real-life violence that inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'

"Squid Game," Netflix's most successful show, was inspired by true events from South Korea's Ssangyong strikes in 2009.

A factory became a war zone, equipped riot police, and one activist who braved 100 days on a factory chimney capture drama akin to TV.

The show draws from these gritty realities, portraying a dystopia where characters play deadly games for a chance at a vast fortune.

Director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk molds his narrative from the painful struggles of the laborers, particularly a character Gi-hun, who reflects many laid-off workers' plights.

This month marks the debut of "Squid Game's" highly anticipated second season, expanding on its dark reflection of societal desperation and resilience.#

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