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After a person dies, they must pass through Hell for 49 days before they can be reincarnated. During these 49 days, their sins are judged in various Hells. In the Hell of Tongue-Pulling, King Yeomra judges those who spoke ill of others. He uses a mirror called Eopgyeong to verify lies told during one's lifetime; if found guilty, the sinner's tongue is pulled out long, and fruit is planted upon it. In the Hell of Poisonous Snakes, crimes like murder, robbery, treason, and torture are judged. If guilty, the sinner is thrown into a pit full of venomous snakes, where they must fight other prisoners while being bitten for eternity. In the Hell of Indolence, those who lived lazily are judged. If found guilty, they must run endlessly to avoid being crushed by a rotating stone pillar that never stops. In the Hell of Ice, a place of freezing winds and ice, the body freezes. Those who were undutiful to their parents or committed immoral acts against family are sent here. In the Hell of Boiling Water, those who performed no good deeds are sent. They are thrown into boiling water and oil to be scorched. In the Hell of Blade-Leaf Trees, lies and fraud are judged. If guilty, the sinner is dropped into a bamboo forest where every leaf is a sharp blade, forced to wander forever as their entire body is sliced. The judgment process involves passing each trial one by one to move to the next. The judges of each Hell determine guilt or innocence based on the severity of the sins committed in life.