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Squid Game's not-so-subtle message about capitalism

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It's a violent thriller from south korea. The nine episode korean thriller couldn't become the streaming services biggest non english language show in the world. Professor sukankem at u c ala talks about why the show has resignated with audiences around the world. She says, it's no surprise that squid game is able to on some of our biggest anxieties. And it goes back to how karea's own history is reflected in art and culture.

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