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Cyworld
Cyworld () is a South Korean social network service. Cyworld was originally part of SK communication, and became an independent company in 2014. Members cultivate relationships by forming ''Ilchon'' (, Hanja: ) or "friendships" with each other through their ''minihompy''. Avatars and "mini-rooms" (small, decoratable, apartment-like spaces in an isometric projection) are features of the service, which can make for a Sims-like experience.Koreans Find Secret Cybersauce wired.com, 08.08.05 The "Cy" in Cyworld can mean "cyber", but is also a on the Korean word for "relationship" ( 'between'). Cyworld is a rough equivalent to |
