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Keep a roof over Jae-won's head in Gangnam
After a car accident, Jae-won is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇰🇷 06198, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea3,928 views
When the call centre closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,050
• Utilities in arrears: $210
• First month of rent as a buffer: $490
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-12-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Best of luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Bengaluru this morning. Love from Bengaluru.
Sending love, Jae-won. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
how is Jae-won doing now?
Keep going, Jae-won. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
You're not alone, Jae-won. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Gangnam.
Hope things get better soon, Jae-won. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
best of luck, Jae-won. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 22 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.