1. home
  2. Books
  3. Original Works

Original Works

We provide information on Korean literature titles (classical, modern and contemporary) in multiple languages.

Printed/Published Work Korean(한국어)

알바생 자르기

알바생 자르기
Original Title
알바생 자르기
Title Romanization
Albasaeng Jareugi
English Title(Printed)
Fired: K-Fiction Series 13
Classification

KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Author
Chang Kang-myoung
Co-Author
-
Published Year
2015
Publisher
-
ISBN
9791156621744
Main Characters
Seong Hye-mi, Eun-yeong
Subject/Theme
Power dynamic between two parties, revision of the Labor Act, labor conditions
Chang Kang-myoung
Check Availability
Plot

When the employees complain about the part-time worker Seong Hye-mi, the Korean president of a small foreign company gives orders to Eun-yeong, a middle-level executive, to fire Hye-mi. It is difficult for Eun-yeong to understand the employees badmouthing a part-timer without any basis and her boss’s to dismiss her, but Eun-young tells Hye-mi to stop coming to work. Hye-mi takes issue by pointing out that the company did not take administrative measures such as employment insurance that the company should subscribe to and provide to workers. Afraid that her mistake will become known, Eun-yeong tries to bribe Hye-mi with her own money in an effort to resolve the issue.

Descriptions(Languages 2)
  • English(English)
  • Korean(한국어)

This is a short story by Chang Kang-myoung, published in 2015 as the 13th work in the ASIA Publishers’ K-Fiction series. It is also included in the author's short story collection San jadeul (The Living) in 2019. The work describes the difficult working conditions for ordinary workers and the discussions surrounding the revision of the labor law through the author’s sharp gaze. It is particularly interesting that the author shows a twist that accurately reverses the conventional power dynamics between a company executive and a part-time employee.

2015년 K-픽션 열 세번째 작품으로 출간된 장강명의 단편소설이다. 2019년 작가의 연작소설집<산 자들>에도 수록되어있다. 작품은 평범한 노동자가 살아가기 힘든 노동조건과 노동법 개정을 둘러싼 공방 등을 작가의 날카로운 시선으로 그려내었다. 무엇보다 작가는 갑을관계의 통념을 정확하게 뒤집는 반전을 보여주고 있어 흥미롭다.

Translated Books1

  • Fired
    English(English) Available
    Fired
    Chang Kang-myoung et al / Chang Kangmyoung / 2015 / KDC구분 > literature > Korean Literature > Korean Fiction > 21st century

Related Resources6 See More

Return to list