송곳 / Awl

Awl is a Korean social webtoon that explores labor rights and union organizing in a large retail company. The story follows ordinary workers who face unfair dismissals, intimidation, and anti-union tactics by management. Rather than heroic figures, the protagonists are everyday employees who gradually gain political awareness and collective strength. The webtoon realistically portrays the emotional cost of labor struggles, including fear, solidarity, and moral conflict. Awl became widely known for turning complex labor-law issues into accessible storytelling. It is often described as a “textbook of labor rights” for Korean wage workers.