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South Korean mafiosi often have tattoos of the pa (English: mob) they are in. When confronted by other mobs, they show their tattoos to help identify themselves. The tattoo can also be used as a warning to the general public. As a result, tattoos are often considered taboo in South Korean society. The mafia boss in Korea is called "hyungnim".
[3] This type of tattoo was a symbol of loyalty displayed by marking the name of a loved one onto an individual's body. Though popular, these tattoos were illegal, and if revealed the owner would be punished by law. Moving into the 20th century, tattoos in Korea became customary for gangs and thus created an association of the two.
The art of tattooing dates back to 8000 BC when it was used as a means of identification amongst different cultures. [5] Ancient Greek and Roman histories, as well as ancient Japanese and Chinese histories possess a record of criminality being associated with tattoos, but it was not until the 16th to 18th century that this notion became more prevalent in other parts of the world.
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The tattoos could represent pride in being a woman, beauty, and protection. [4] They were associated with rites of passage for women and could indicate marital status. The motifs and shapes varied from island to island. Among some peoples it was believed that women who lacked hajichi would risk suffering in the afterlife. [5]
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