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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Young-ho's family in Seongnam

A sudden layoff left Young-ho short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇰🇷 Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea2,286 views
Young-ho Gun-woo Hong
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Seongnam
When the textile factory closed in May, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday 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 August, we must leave. I have three school-aged children 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 night deliveries, 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 (4 months): $1,150 • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $170 • First month of rent as a buffer: $350 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2025-08-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Young-ho

  1. Small update. $1,176 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($845). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $640 raised so far (37%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Naveed Salman JatoiQuestion

    How is Young-ho doing now?

    • Yu-na Soo-ah Song

      so sorry you're going through this, Young-ho. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

      • Scarlett W. Duncan

        hope this works out for you. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Puja Aarati Neupane

          Sending good thoughts, Young-ho. This could happen to any of us. All the best

          • Mohammad Nazrul Molla

            Thanks for sharing this, Young-ho. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • Shuvo Hossain Sen

              keep going, Young-ho. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

              • Valentina M. Yang

                Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Kingston

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