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Keep a roof over Ji-ho's head in Gwangju
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Ji-ho needs $2,650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Gwangju.
🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea675 views
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 $2,650 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $220
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,300
• Utilities in arrears: $130
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Ji-ho
- due date
- 2026-10-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Gwangju.
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Ji-ho. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 32 people at work
Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.