"I'm the owner of a shopping mall".Why did self-employed people cry while struggling to endure a recession?

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The story of a "good lessor" who offered to pay monthly rent to a self-employed person who had been struggling to operate in a recession has been told.

On the 30th of last month, an online community posted a story of a self-employed person A engaged in the restaurant business.

Mr. A said, "I got a call (from the landlord) this morning. It's a difficult time, so they'll cut the monthly rent by 300,000 won starting next month," he said.

After receiving the phone call, Mr. A said, "We've had a lot of worries recently because our sales have fallen and delivery fees have risen a lot this year. But I don't know how grateful you are for contacting me first. I think I can cheer up and work thanks to you," he sent a message.

In response, the landlord said, "I also worked in the electronics industry with nearly 30 employees and closed last year for the first time in 28 years. It's very difficult for me too, but I took a little courage because I know how difficult it is to self-employment these days. Although it is small, I hope it will help your business."

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A said, "I heard from a previous tenant that he/she cut the monthly rent during COVID-19, but he/she called me first again this time," and added, "I'm so grateful that he/she takes care of me even if I don't tell him/her every month."

He said, "This year, it has been difficult in many ways, and I thought it was getting more and more burdensome as I got additional loans. There were a lot of vacant shops in the neighborhood and the contract period was over, so I was worried about whether I should go to a cheap place or find something else, but I was comforting and encouraging."

Netizens who heard the story responded, "I hope you both are happy and overcome difficult times," "I feel so warm in my heart," "Some building owners say they will evict them if they are delayed for three months, but they are warm-hearted and wonderful people," and "Korea is also worth living."

Reporter Park Sun-young of Digital News Team