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Keep a roof over Woo-jin's head in Mapo
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Woo-jin needs $2,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mapo.
🇰🇷 04098, Mapo, Seoul, South Korea2,354 views
When my hours were cut in half in November, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $2,300 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,300
• Late fees and court costs: $220
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $580
Thanks for reading all this.
- Woo-jin
- due date
- 2026-01-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Woo-jin
Good news. Because of your gifts ($771 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Good luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Columbia
how is Woo-jin doing now?
Thinking of you and your family, Woo-jin. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Rooting for you, Woo-jin. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.
Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Thanks for sharing this, Woo-jin. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.