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hunterexamcheatsheet · 3 years

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i believe squid game comes from the jap movie "as the gods will" 👀

Okay, so... Since we’re at the topic of this, I’d love to discuss what I think of its similarities and the survival genre in general!

I actually have heard of that allegation before. I haven’t watched As The Gods Will movie yet to compare, but I heard this came about because netizens realised that the first game “Red Light, Green Light” was similar to the first game in As The Gods Will.

I wanted to watch As The Gods Will first before answering this, but I’m too excited to share my thoughts and didn’t want to make you think I was ignoring this ask. Also because I don’t feel I have the proper headspace to watch another brutal movie/show. I’m currently looking for a good comedy movie/series to make me laugh. This one appeared in even my country’s local news and the director of Squid Game denied the allegations that he plagiarised the Japanese movie.

From the news:

He said, “I started planning [Squid Game] in 2008 and began writing the script in 2009 (…) the similarities that were pointed out are purely coincidental and there is no copying from either party. I don’t want to [claim ownership] of the story but if have to say it, I’ll say that I did it [before As The Gods Will].”

Apparently only the first game was similar (but I haven’t watched the movie so I cannot confirm it with my eyes). However, there were some netizens who weren’t happy with his response and don’t believe him.

I do think that the show features a childhood game, and the Red Light Green Light game is a childhood game in Korea (and Japan too). I went to watch Coffee Prince (2007) shortly after, and there was a short scene where they walked past a group of children and they were playing it. The phrase "Mugunghwa kkochi pieotseumnida" (무궁화꽃이 피었습니다, lit. "The Rose of Sharon has bloomed"). The rose of Sharon (aka Korean rose) is the national flower of South Korea.

Based on wiki, it says that the Japanese variation is: "Daruma-san ga koronda" (達磨さんが転んだ, lit. "The Daruma Fell Over"). So I guess it is also a childhood game played in Japan.

Honestly I’ve never played this game before, although a lot of countries do.

I’ve also watched the Behind the Scenes for the show, and their reasoning for the Red Light Green Light as the first game was that a lot of contestants can be eliminated in this game.

I’m not sure if there’s going to be some legal troubles, because there have been already controversies around this show (such as the fact that the number on the calling card was real and owner received > 4K calls).

Overall, I do hope that the similarities is just a coincidence and that because in similar genres tend to attract similar ideas. Otherwise it will kind of leave a foul taste in my mouth ahha. It will be a waste because this show was the first survival genre I really liked simply because they had the free will to choose not to play instead of usually being forced to play.The third clause was pretty interesting because they can all choose to go home if majority votes, but they are not willing to quit. Which actually goes to show how life was really hell for them to continue playing.

It reminds me of this other Korean movie called Parasite (2019), which also highlighted the socio-economic status disparity between groups. I liked that movie as well, although I kind of disliked most of the movie analyses of it (I disagree with the whole “Eat the Rich” perspective of analyses, I think that is not what the movie is about), but I digress.

Do let me know if any of you watched As The Gods Will, and if you liked it or not. There is also this movie from a manga called “Battle Royale”, which was an earlier series of this genre. I haven’t read it yet but apparently it’s highly recommend it.

I had also read Alice in Borderland manga (up until the season they covered), but because I don’t find any of the characters interesting and there’s no built up of relationships, I didn’t particularly enjoy it. Although I must say that the games are more complicated and brainiac.

I had also read The Hunger Games trilogy many years ago as a teen, I did love the survival game aspect of it, however I didn’t really like how the political revolution was presented in the 3rd book. I remember that following that book, there was a whole trend of dystopian future young adult genre (which I think now the following books like Divergent and Maze Runner were forgettable).

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I’m free to discuss any movies/shows/books other than HxH so long as I had actually watched it. I’m more biased to anime and other Asian media I guess, but anything is fine.

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travelingwithjackie · 3 years

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South Korean Facts and Statistics- How very Interesting!

· Ethnic Make-up: 99% of Koreans identify ethnically Korean.

· Population: 51 million (2020 est.)

· Name: 대한민국 Republic of Korea (ROK)

· Official Language: Korean

· Climate: The climate of the Republic of Korea is cold but sunny in winter, while it’s hot and sultry, with abundant rainfall, in summer. Spring and autumn are quite short but pleasant. South Korea is affected by the Asian monsoons regime: in winter, cold air masses from the Asian continent prevail, while in summer, the country is reached by warm and moist air masses of tropical origin. The driest season is winter, while the rainiest one is summer. Moreover, in summer and early autumn, South Korea can be affected by typhoons. Time Zone: The time zone used in South Korea is ‘Korean Standard Time’ (KST) which is GMT+9.

· Currency: The Korean won (KRW) is the national currency of South Korea.

· Language: Korean

· Government: South Korea is a democratic republic with a presidential system of government. In addition to its legislative power, the National Assembly decides upon budget bills submitted by the Executive. The National Assembly also consents to the conclusion of treaties and declarations of war. Korea’s National Assembly was established on May 31, 1948. On August 15, 1948, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) was proclaimed. The National Assembly building has been located in Yeouido, Seoul since 1975.

· National Flower: Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon or Hibiscus syriacus)

· National Animal: Siberian tiger

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numismaticacastaldi · 4 years

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Niue 2020: 2 $ Shrub Althea. With a successful issuance of the Lotus Coin in 2019, The Singapore Mint proudly presents the latest eye-catching coin issues of the World Enchanting Flower Coin Series - Shrub Althea Coin. Flowers, appreciated for their beauty are infused with significance and meanings derived from its name, distinctive characteristics and rich mythology. Countries and regions are often represented by the perfect flower that portrays their nations’ pride. The Singapore Mint proudly presents the latest eye-catching release – World Enchanting Flower Coin Series, featuring an impressive range of flowers which are well-known representative and iconic flowers of countries and regions. The series includes six enchanting flowers – lotus, orchid, shrub althea, peony, cherry blossom and rose. Shrub Althea, commonly known as Mugunghwa (무궁화 / 木槿花 / 无穷花) and Rose of Sharon, is the national flower of South Korea. The flower is well-loved by South Koreans and a phrase extolling its beauty is included in the South Korea’s national anthem. Shrub Althea is chosen as the national flower for its tenacity and hardiness that reflect the South Korean culture and its people’s perseverance. The Korean word, Mugung (무궁 / 无穷), meaning “eternal blossom”, aptly highlights the symbolic significance of this enchanting flower. m: Ag 999%; w: 31,1 gr; d: 43,55 * 43,47 mm; q: 5.000 pcs. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ #niue #thesingaporemint #shrubalthea #Mugunghwa #roseofsharon #tenacity #hardiness #eternalblossom #numismatic #commemorativecoin @numismatica.castaldi https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HRSCWnBRm/?igshid=1nah6534xi85c

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full-zoe-blog · 7 years

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National, Native And Popular Flowers Of South Korea

National Blossom of South Korea

Picture of the National Blossom of South KoreaHibiscus Syriacus (Rose of Sharon), or in Korea known as Mugunghwa, is the national bloom of South Korea. Korea is contrasted idyllically with the bloom in the South Korean national song of praise. Symbolizing the interminability, Hibiscus syriacus are pink-mauve single blossoms having a dim red eye.

Other Local and Mainstream blossoms of South Korea

With respect to the examples of blossoming periods, July, the most smoking month, is the time when blooming achieves its pinnacle. The lower the temperature turns into, the less species sprout. There are many species blossoming in spring and harvest time. A portion of the blossoms sprouting in South Korea are, Forsythia Korean Nakai, Rhododendron mucronulatum, Abeliophyllum , Prunus, Magnolia, Ginkgo biloba, Iris, Korean Pulsatilla, Erythronium, Berberis , Cornus , Hylomecon , Chrysanthemum, Aster, Gentiana, Camellia, Nakai, Fischer, Paeonia, Lilium, Cirsium, Anemone, Roses and Majanthemum. While Corylopsis Korean, calleryana var. fauriei, Sorbus alnifolia, Hibiscus syriacus and Forsythia Korean are a portion of the local blooms of South Korea.

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Truths about South Korea

Somewhat bigger than Indiana, Republic of Korea, or South Korea lies beneath the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsulain East Asia with numerous islands lying off the western and southern coasts.

Being the tenth biggest steel maker of the world in 1989, South Korea is presently the seventh-biggest exchanging accomplice of Joined States and is the eleventh biggest economy on the planet.

The number of inhabitants in Korea is a standout amongst the most ethnically and etymologically homogenous on the planet. Essentially all Koreans share a typical social and phonetic legacy, south Korea has one of the most elevated populace densities On the planet.

Seoul, the South Korean capital, just signifies "the capital" in the Korean dialect.

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maggiekim · 7 years

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SOUTH KOREA: Take Us a Look on Its History

Are you familiar with South Korea? If not, you should be. South Korea might be a small country, but as you will see, it is a wonderful and surprisingly diverse place that boasts a number of impressive achievements.

South Korea is one of the most interesting and surprising countries in the world. The Land of the Morning Calm is a rising power full of curious customs and fascinating facts-for a tourist to have a reason exploring and discovering Korea. Not justby having beatiful spots, Korea also outstands from its culture and tradtion.It has a lot of unique characterictics that people most wanted to know the true beauty of Korea.

If you wanted to know more about Korea, here are some of the facts you should know:

The name “Korea” comes from Goryeo, which was the name given to the dynasty established by General Wang Geon in AD 918. Goryeo means “high and clear.” Some poetic interpretations of the name Korea are “Land of High Mountains and Sparkling Streams” and “Land of the Morning Calm.”

The Korean War was the first major military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, but it has never officially ended. After the 3-year-long conflict during the 1950s, North and South Korea signed a ceasefire, which has since been upheld―technically, it could end at any time.

Koreans have two legends about their country’s founding. The first tells of a god-like figure called Dangun, or Tangun, who established an ancient state in North Korea around 2333 BC. The other, supported by Chinese texts, states that a Manchu tribal chief named Kija led a band of his followers to Joseon after the fall of the Chinese Shang Dynasty around 1100 BC.

South Koreans top the list worldwide in terms of hard liquor consumption, and Jinro Soju, Korean distilled rice liquor, is the best-selling liquor in the world for the 11th year in a row. It outsold Smirnoff Vodka, which came in second by 37.48 million cases.

South Korea is the largest market for plastic surgery per capita in the world. It is estimated between 1/5 and 1/3 of the women in Seoul have gone under the knife for at least one cosmetic procedure.

In Korea, babies are considered one year old at birth.

South Korean men love makeup, spending close to US$900 million a year, or a quarter of the world’s men’s cosmetics. Up to 20% of the male Korean population is reported to use makeup regularly.

When a Korean’s name is written in red ink, this indicates that that person is about to die or is already dead.

South Korea is famous for its practice of “crime re-creation.” Citizens suspected of crimes such as rape or murder are led by the police in handcuffs to the scene of the crime and ordered to publically reenact the crime. To make the reenactment even more humiliating, the media is also invited to take pictures and publish details about the crime.

South Koreans believe that leaving an electric fan on overnight will kill the person sleeping directly below it.

On Jeju, South Korea’s largest island, giant stone statutes known as dol hareubang (old grandfather) can be found along the beaches. Newlywed women believe that if they touch the statues’ long, broad, phallic-looking noses, they will be blessed with fertility.

South Koreans consider the number 4 as unlucky, and it is associated with death. This belief seems to have come from China. Many South Koreans suffer from tetraphobia – fear of the number 4. The floor number 4 is almost always skipped in hospitals and public buildings. In other buildings, the fourth floor is sometimes labeled "F" instead of "4" in elevators. Apartment numbers containing multiple occurrences of the number 4 (such as 404) are also likely to be avoided.

More than 2 billion people have viewed the “Gangnam Style” music video of Korean K-pop artist Psy since 2011. It topped the charts in 30 countries around the world. World leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron have mimicked the dance. The song refers to the Gangnam District of Seoul.

Despite being located right next to North Korea, an infamous aggressor, South Korea is one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world. It has an extremely low crime rate and very strict gun policy.

Group blind dating in South Korea is called “Meeting” or “So-getting” and is a very popular way for young university students to meet over dinner and drinks.

South Koreans enjoy showing off their relationship statuses publically. It is common to see couples holding hands, kissing, and even wearing matching outfits.

South Koreans love shopping, and the country has some of the biggest shopping malls in the world. The stores are open until 4:00 in the morning, while most restaurants, bars, and cafes are open only until 11:00 p.m.

South Korea has the world’s fastest wireless speeds on the planet, with an average download speed 33.5 megabits per second, nearly three times the average speed of second-place Hong Kong. The country also has an average upload speed of 17 megabits per second. One hundred percent of South Koreans have broadband access.

As of 2013, 78.5% of the South Korean population had a smartphone, the highest percentage in the world. Among 18- to 24-year-olds, 97.7% have a smart phone.

Samsung alone is responsible for 20% of South Korea´s $1.1 trillion economy. While most people think Samsung only produces electronics, the company also manufactures armored vehicles, oil tankers, appliances, door locks, medical equipment and much more.

South Koreans are automatically classified at birth according to their blood type, which is a custom that originated in Japan but has become very important in South Korean culture and may even determine who gets to marry whom.

South Koreans love sweet potatoes so much that there is every possible dish flavored with sweet potato, including main courses, desserts, chips, latte, bread, salads, and sweet potato-topped pizza.

Taxis in South Korea are color coded according to the level of service offered. A gray or white taxi is a basic car with a qualified but potentially inexperienced driver, while the black cabs are luxury cars with experienced drivers.

All South Korean roofs are curved at the ends giving the appearance of a smile.

Eyelid surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in South Korea. Most wealthy young South Koreans receive double-eyelid surgery for their 16th birthday as a gift to make their eyes appear more Western.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) declared that South Korea is the country with the highest estimated national IQ on Earth.

South Korea’s national dish is kimchi, which is a combination of vegetables and spices that have been fermented underground for months. It is served with almost everything. The first written description of making kimchi dates to about AD 1250 and there are about 170 varieties of the dish.

Dog is a dish that is actually served in Korean restaurants and in street markets. Dog meat has been eaten in South Korea for centuries, but has become quite controversial among other Asian nations. Bosintang is a traditional Korean soup made with dog meat, which means “invigorating soup.” A special breed of dog, the nureongi, is bred for its meat. Pet dogs are usually not eaten.

The Shinsegae Department Store in Centum City, Busan, South Korea, is the world’s largest department store as of 2009.

South Korea harvests more than 90% of the world’s seaweed consumption.

Instead of air heaters, Koreans have heated floors. Called ondol (warm stone), the heat is passed in pipes under the floor. This heating system goes back to the Koguryo (or Goguryeo) Dynasty (37–668 BC). In South Korea, more than 90% of the houses have ondol, and people eat, sleep, and watch TV on the warm floor.

Same-sex touching is common among men and women and their friends in South Korea. South Korean boys and men practice a thing called no homo (skinship) where they cultivate a bond by touching each other, usually with platonic gestures such as handshakes. Getting touchy-feely can also extend to teachers and students as long as they are the same sex.

South Koreans are the world’s biggest users of credit cards since 2011, making 129.7 transactions per person that year, compared with 77.9 transactions per American.

South Korea passed a law in 1999 that requires all online shopping and banking to be done using Internet Explorer. It is still in place.

Hallyu (Korean Wave) is the word for the South Korean wave of popular culture. President Obama even referred to it during a March 2012 visit to South Korea.

The Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) is South Korea’s national flower. It is a type of hibiscus and is represented in the national anthem. It is a symbol to the Koreans of the glories and adversities of their past.

The crane is a symbol of good fortune in South Korea. Red-crowned cranes can stand about 5 feet (1.5 m) high.

Few South Koreans choose not to marry, and an unmarried person is called a “Big Baby” in Korean slang. There are two kinds of marriage in South Korea: yonae (love marriage) and chungmae (arranged marriage).

One of the nicknames for the South Korean people is “People Who Wear White, which came from the graceful, white hanboks that commoners wore during the early kingdoms. The hanbok is still worn today, mainly ceremonially, and is honored as a cultural treasure.

South Korea is one of the world´s most urbanized and densely populated countries, but it also boasts astonishing natural beauties. Declared a World Heritage Site, the Jeju Island, for example, is home to stunning rock formations and breathtaking flora.

South Korea is home to Cheomseongdae Observatory, the world’s first astronomical laboratory, built during the mid-600s at Gyeongju.

South Korean martial art taekwondo is the country’s most famous sport. It literally means “the way of the fist and foot.” It most likely started around 2,000 years ago when a Korean warrior developed a style of fighting that used bare hands and feet instead of weapons. It is practiced worldwide today and became an official Olympic sport in 2002. It is the only Olympic sport that has originated in South Korea.

Ssireum, or Korean wrestling, can be traced back to 37 BC. It started as a competition between villagers before it became a martial art. Today, it is a televised sport with matches performed in stadiums. Two wrestlers grab each other’s sash and try to push each other out a ring of sand.

South Korean women are good at golf. Thirty-eight of the top 100 female golfers in the world, and 9 of the current top 25, are South Korean. Lydia Ko set the world record in 2013 for the youngest woman ever to win a professional tournament, at age 14. In February, she was also the youngest golfer of either gender to be ranked #1 in the world, and in September 2015, she became the youngest golfer to win at major pro golf tournament, the Evian Championship in France.

The most common family names in South Korea are Kim, Lee (also spelled Yi/Ree), and Park (Pak). More than 20% of South Koreans have the last name Kim.

Valentine’s Day in South Korea is celebrated with a twist. It is a day where women show their love for their men by giving chocolates and gifts to their husbands or boyfriends. On March 14, Koreans celebrate White Day, where men buy gifts for their ladies―but they are supposed to spend three times the amount they received on Valentine’s Day. In fact, the 14th of every month is a romantically themed holiday in the country, including Kiss Day (June) and Hug Day (December). The saddest of all days is April 14, which is known as Black Day, and single Koreans mourn their lack of love by eating sticky, black noodles called jajangmyeon.

Kite flying is a popular pastime in South Korea, and on the last day of the new moon during the Lunar New Year, people traditionally let go of their kites hoping their bad luck will float away with them.

For the Harvest Moon Festival, more than 20 million South Koreans travel to their hometowns to visit the graves of their ancestors and bring gifts such as fine foods to place on the graves.

South Korean wedding garments are usually red, which is a symbol of good fortune.

In traditional Korean medicine, the gallbladder of the moon bear has great healing powers. Although there is no modern medical evidence that proves this cure is true, some South Koreans still eat the organ to treat diabetes, heart disease, and liver problems. People also make a stew from the bear’s claws that they think will give them extra strength. As a result, only a few moon bears still exist in the wild in South Korea.

For the busy morning commute in Seoul, the city has hired professional “Subway Pushers” who wear uniforms and white gloves and literally pack as many people as possible onto the subway trains.

For three weeks after a baby’s birth in South Korea, a straw rope of chili peppers or pine needles known as kumjul is hung across the door of the house to frighten away evil spirits and warn people not to enter. Seaweed soup and rice are also offered to Samsin Halmeoni, the Korean grandmother spirit, every morning and evening for a week. These foods are also given to the new mother to speed her recovery.About 2.1 million South Koreans live in U.S. cities such as New York, Chicago, and Seattle. The first began immigrating in 1903 and they lived on the Hawaiian Islands working on sugar and pineapple plantations.

For the busy morning commute in Seoul, the city has hired professional “Subway Pushers” who wear uniforms and white gloves and literally pack as many people as possible onto the subway trains.

Koreans, both North and South, speak and write the Hangul language. It consists of 14 consonants and 10 vowels, and the alphabet can be combined into various syllables. It is considered one of the standard scientific writing systems.

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