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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Hyun-jun's family in Seoul
After a car accident, Hyun-jun is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇰🇷 South Korea254 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $2,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,950
• Late fees and court costs: $230
• Utilities in arrears: $190
• First month of rent as a buffer: $580
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Hyun-jun
- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Seoul.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hyun-jun.
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (5 months) is the big one at $1,950, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Praying for you, Hyun-jun. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Hang in there, Hyun-jun. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Seoul.
how is Hyun-jun doing now?
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Cologne.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 17 people at work. Greetings from Malang.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Jaipur this morning. God bless.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Machakos.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in St. Petersburg donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you, Hyun-jun. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from London
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from San Diego.