Mobility Affect of Labor Migration in Contemporary Literature

• 발행기관: 건국대학교 모빌리티인문학 연구원, 건국대학교 아시아·디아스포라 연구소
• 저자명: Nahyun Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Diaspora&Cultural Criticism』Vol.15 No.1, 79~111쪽, 전체 33쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 기타인문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.02.28

국문 초록

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the mobility affect of labor migration in contemporary literature, revealing that labor migration in the era of globalization is a multifaceted phenomenon deeply interconnected with affect rather than a mere physical relocation. It particularly highlights how systems such as South Korea’s Employment Permit System restrict the mobility of migrant workers and function as mechanisms of labor control, thereby exacerbating precarious living conditions and exploitation. Through an examination of novels by Jeon Chun-hwa, Geum Hee, and Seo Soo-jin, as well as essays by migrant workers in South Korea, this paper provides compelling empirical support. Moreover, anticipating future societal transformations, including the proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies, this research foresees an escalating trend towards the refugee-like precarity of labor migration. Moon Ji-hyeok’s novel offers a prescient perspective on emerging labor challenges. By synthesizing diverse literary texts and social phenomena, this paper introduces the novel theoretical construct of ‘mobility affect,’ thereby making a significant scholarly contribution.

목차

1. 들어가며

2. 점선적 시간성과 비장소성

3. 영원히 임시적인 모빌리티, 노동이주

4. 난민화되는 삶의 모빌리티 정동

5. 나가며

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키워드

Mobility Affect Labor migration Labor-novel Jeon Chunhwa Geum Hee Seo Soo-jin Moon Ji-hyeok