Epstein Files: Who Does the Law Protect?

This essay strips away the illusion of equal treatment under the law. Using an imagined conversation between ‘Squid Game’ style elites, it explores the epistemological gap between Luigi Mangione’s rapid trial and the sealed lists of Jeffrey Epstein’s clients, proving that the legal system’s primary directive is to preserve the hierarchy of capital.

February 25, 2026 · 6 min · Seditious Thoughts
A split-screen image contrasting Psy's energetic 'Gangnam Style' against a colorful background with a grim, masked guard from 'Squid Game' against a grey wall. Text below reads: 'From Comedy to Tragedy'.

From Gangnam Style to Squid Game: Korea’s Tragic Dream

Why did Squid Game become a global phenomenon? This essay explores the capitalism in Squid Game, the history of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and the tragedy of the show’s ending. Using Byung-Chul Han and Mark Fisher, we deconstruct the brutal reality of Hell Joseon and the systemic trap of debt.

July 30, 2025 · 11 min · Seditious Thoughts