Awl (Korean Drama) (2015)

Other name: 송곳, Songgot, Ice Pick, Drill, Songgot: The Piercer

Description:

Awl is a gripping Korean drama that follows the story of Soo In, a seemingly timid former military officer who becomes the head manager of a large foreign retail store. When the company unjustly fires part-time workers to avoid paying benefits, Soo In refuses to turn a blind eye to this corporate corruption. Determined to fight for justice, he stands up against the powerful management. As the pressure intensifies, he seeks guidance from Go Shin, the manager of a labor counseling center. Together, they weaponize the Labor Act to challenge the illegal corporate practices and protect exploited employees. Like an awl piercing through a thick wall, Soo In embarks on a dangerous and lonely battle to reclaim forgotten labor rights and shatter the tyrannical systems that suppress ordinary individuals. This powerful series highlights the intense struggle of working-class people fighting against corporate greed.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Drama; life