Leta R. Ellinger
South Korea
where the show is set, has one of the highest levels of household debt compared to income. Many citizens are caught in cycles of borrowing and repayment, much like the contestants in Squid Game.
In the United State
millions live paycheck to paycheck, relying on credit cards and loans just to make ends meet.
The show highlights how debt traps people, leaving them feeling like they have no options but to take desperate measures—a sentiment echoed by many in the real world.
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