Landlord Elderly Sent '1 Million Won' to Tenant Who Asked to Reduce Monthly Rent by 100,000 Won

Netizens: "The World Is Still Worth Living In"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A story has touched many hearts after a landlord sent 1 million won as pocket money to a tenant who asked for a reduction in monthly rent.

On the evening of the 2nd, Mr. A (40), who runs a 12-pyeong fruit store in Suji, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, was burdened by the monthly rent he had been paying and after several days of 고민, he finally contacted the elderly store owner (77). This was because the store’s sales had dropped by more than 70% due to the novel coronavirus infection.

When Mr. A sent a text message to the store owner in a desperate tone asking, "Could you reduce the rent just for this month?" he received a phone call from the owner the next morning.

When Mr. A requested a reduction of 100,000 to 200,000 won in rent, the store owner bluntly said, "I don’t think reducing the rent is the right thing to do." However, he then added, "I will send you 1 million won, so use it for living expenses. I know it’s tough. You should have called me earlier. Use it for your living expenses. Take care of your health."

The 1 million won was half of the 2 million won monthly rent Mr. A was paying. Mr. A was stunned and speechless at the offer of 1 million won instead of the 100,000 to 200,000 won he had requested.

On the day he received the transfer, Mr. A, feeling grateful, brought an apology and a box of tangerines and visited the elderly owner’s home, which was 15 minutes away. The owner repeatedly expressed thanks for the fruit Mr. A brought.

As this story spread, netizens responded with messages of support such as "This is someone who truly knows how to use money," "What a sweet story," and "The world is still worth living in."

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