Brother's Home Timeline

A chronological overview of key events in the Brother's Home history

Historical Timeline

1975

Establishment

Brother's Home was established in Busan, South Korea, aimed at housing homeless individuals, orphans, and other vulnerable groups.

1975

Operation Period

During this period, severe abuse, forced labor, and other human rights violations occurred within the facility. Many residents suffered inhumane treatment, and some died.

1987

Facility Closure

As South Korea's democratization progressed, media and public attention led to government investigation and eventual closure of Brother's Home.

2012

Media Coverage

Korean media revisited the Brother's Home incident, revealing more details of abuse from survivors, sparking public discussion about historical justice.

2021

Global Attention

With Netflix's "Squid Game" release, viewers began drawing parallels between the show and Brother's Home, suggesting possible inspiration from this historical event.

2024

Renewed Interest

The release of "Squid Game" Season 2 on Netflix rekindled public interest and discussions about the Brother's Home incident.