Income is confused and twisted by a whole swathe of mafia types. It is just that they are grandmas, widows and market traders."The Onion Ring" by Bootsieb Bonz centers on the murder of Grandma Hye-soon, the powerful "Capit n" of the Kim Ae Onion Ring, a formidable syndicate of street vendors in Gimhae's Shinae Market. This organization, originally a post-war mutual aid group, evolved into a sophisticated cartel controlling the local street economy. Inspector Income is tasked with investigating Hye-soon's death, which occurred just before a market festival, amidst intense competition with rival groups like the Peach Ring and the Cucumber Ring. The investigation uncovers a world of hidden rules, loyalties, and betrayals, where market territory is fiercely guarded and disputes can turn violent. Income's investigation is complicated by his own personal struggles and a growing realization that the seemingly simple world of street vendors is far more intricate and dangerous than he initially imagined.
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