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Dark Beginnings
2026·2h 1m·★ 0.0
Korean original
In December 2024, the 20th President of the Republic of Korea declared emergency martial law. Korean society has once again split into left and right, engaging in extreme hatred and violence. I wanted to explore this sentiment of hatred that is pervasive throughout our society.
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Standard sit-down · 2h 1m
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