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Cyworld () is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications (),〔 a subsidiary of SK Telecom (). Members cultivate relationships by forming ''Ilchon'' (, Hanja: 一寸) 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 pun on the Korean word for relationship ( 'between').〔 Revenue is generated through the sale of ''dotori'' (), or acorns,〔(Tapping into growing market for virtual goods ) seattlepi.com, November 2, 2009 9:56 p.m. PT〕 which can be used to purchase virtual goods,〔(E-Society: My World Is Cyworld ) businessweek.com, Sep 26, 2005〕 such as background music, pixelated furniture, and virtual appliances.〔(Cyworld ready to attack MySpace ) money.cnn.com, July 27, 2006: 11:35 AM EDT〕 Cyworld also has operations in China and Vietnam.〔(Korean SNS Cyworld To Withdraw From U.S. and Taiwan ) telecomskorea.com, 2009/11/09〕 ==History== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cyworld」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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