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Back to business - Mi-sook's comeback in Gangnam
Mi-sook lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $3,000 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇰🇷 Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea1,427 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Gangnam. In July, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,000 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,150
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $340
• Shop repairs and licensing: $310
• Working capital for the first month: $200
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Mi-sook
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Keep going, Mi-sook. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
You're not alone, Mi-sook. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Mi-sook. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from São Paulo