Embracing all generations and social classes, the stories make witty observations.

This collection of short stories portrays the realities of various generations and social classes. As society and man collide in these stories, the book draws the social aspect and inner psychology of the individuals into the stories’ present, capturing the reader. Through characters of different generations and social classes, the four stories in this collection vividly depict raw images of South Korean society as it is. “A Triple-Layer German Frying Pan” tells how a luxurious, German-made frying pan came to Korea and witnessed the unfortunate stories of the people who purchased or used it. It comprises three stories that gaze into the darker sides of South Korean society. 

The eyes that gaze warmly at the dark underbelly of Korean society and the witty style in which the stories are told allow the reader to approach what might be a heavy subject somewhat more easily. Stories of our times that seem heavy-but-light or light-but-heavy are dissolved in O Yeong-i’s tales.