Brothers Home facility in Busan (1975-1987)

Brothers HomeHistorical Archive 1975-1987

Brothers Home was South Korea's largest welfare facility, housing over 3,000 residents. Today, Brothers Home Pictures preserves this crucial history through authentic photographs and documents that inspired Squid Game.

3,147
Peak Residents in Brothers Home
513
Documented Testimonies
1987
Year of Brothers Home Closure

Brothers Home vs Squid Game

Discover how Brothers Home pictures and history inspired Netflix's Squid Game scenes

Living Conditions

Squid Game dormitory scene inspired by Brothers Home
Squid Game Scene

Squid Game's dormitory scenes were directly inspired by Brothers Home pictures, showing similar institutional environments and dehumanizing conditions.

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Popular Inquiries

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Brothers Home history

Were there any similar cases to Brothers Home?

Yes, there were several similar cases to Brothers Home in South Korea, categorized as follows:

Re-education Camps: The Samchung Re-education Camp, active in the early 1980s under Chun Doo-hwan, detained 60,000 to 100,000 individuals without warrants...

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Real Story

Uncover the documented history and evidence of Brothers' Home

The Vision:

As Seoul prepared to dazzle the world with the Asian Games and Olympics, the government faced a pressing question: What to do with those who didn't fit their vision of a modern nation?

The Reality:

Located near a residential area, Brothers' Home hid in plain sight. Local authorities didn't just turn a blind eye - they actively participated.

Memory & Reflection

How modern storytelling brought a forgotten history back into the light

Breaking Silence

When "Squid Game" captured global attention, it did more than entertain--it created a space where long-silenced voices could finally be heard.

Cultural Impact

Through the lens of popular media, a new generation discovered this history, proving that art can bridge the gap between past trauma and present understanding.