THE AWL GN (2025)

The Awl is a story of ordinary folks struggling to be treated as humans. In the face of corporate greed and reprehensible actions, a bond of respect has formed between young executive Yi Su-in and union activist Gu Go-sin. Seeing what his employers are capable of, Yi joins Gu in trying to establish a union for the company's employees. But despite the unacceptable working conditions, the workers are reluctant to go through with it...until they witness a shocking situation involving one of their fellow employees.

FROM THE ARTIST OF THE HELLBOUND SERIES, STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX! In the face of corporate greed and reprehensible actions, a bond of respect has formed between young executive Yi Su-in and union activist Gu Go-sin. Seeing what his employers are capable of, Yi joins Gu in trying to establish a union for the company's employees. But despite the unacceptable working conditions, the workers are reluctant to go through with it...until they witness a shocking situation involving one of their fellow employees.

Determined to ensure negotiations fall though, the company has implemented a plan of sanctions, pressure, and complaints against the union members. Will Yi Su-in, Gu Go-sin and their team of determined workers be able to carry on their fight despite everything? Having established itself as a must for salaried workers, a veritable textbook on labor, and a Bible for all workers, The Awl is now complete in a total of six volumes. A recipient of the Korean Cartoon of Today Prize, this tour de force has enhanced public perceptions of labor problems according to many evaluators. This work sharply depicts labor problems, which constitute the most crucial issue in South Korean and many other societies. In addition to conveying a social message, The Awl attains both dramatic entertainment value and artistry through outstanding construction and storytelling, so much so that it has established itself as a monumental work in South Korean webcomics.

The confrontation between the trade union, the striking employees, and the management of Fourmis Supermarkets enters a new stage! The dispute moves on to the Regional Commission for Labor Relations, which comes down on the company and orders the proper distribution of salaries. One positive outcome, however, does not curb the low blows yet to come...

The Fourmis labor union continues its negotiations with the powers that be within the company, but the drawn-out battle drags on over a great period of time. Despite their growing numbers and more vocal protests from a wide range of employees, the company continues to avoid settling on terms. While some workers can endure the long-haul, others become discouraged. Pushed to the edges of despair, one union member takes drastic action…