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Back to business - Young-ja's comeback in Incheon

Young-ja has run a tailoring shop for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,450 will put it back on its feet.

🇰🇷 Incheon, Incheon, South Korea2,696 views
Young-ja Seo-yeon Jung
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Incheon
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Incheon. In September, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,450 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $600 • Working capital for the first month: $420 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Young-ja

  1. We're at 60% thanks to 18 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and we've started the first stage. - Young-ja

  3. We're at 12% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for replacing three industrial sewing machines is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Young-ja all day after reading this. - Butwal”

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    “Thought of Young-ja all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Young-ja all day after reading this. - Bakersfield”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Young-ja all day after reading this. - Łódź”

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  • Jayson P. ReyesPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Young-ja. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Incheon.

    • Verónica W. GuerreroPhoto verified

      thanks for sharing this, Young-ja. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

      • Léa Justine Gerard

        You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

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