You are extremely brave for speaking up so publicly the way you do. I find myself fearing for your safety. Would the regime try to silence you? I hope you take enough steps to keep yourself safe, because as we all know, the Kim regime is absolutely ruthless. Thank you for educating people like me despite the risks you are taking. You are sowing seeds into the minds of all who read your book or watch your videos - I hope that one of these seeds comes to bear fruit for the people in North Korea in the future.
I have the exact same thoughts about her safety. The regime is just evil beyond comprehension. It’s so sad, the biggest casualty of our fear of China is North Korea and the people who live in a modern day gulag. Humans should be better than this.
Honestly I could not imagine life in North Korea. I have so much respect for North Koreans and how they put up with this. Please people, bless the North Korean people.
We would have to walk in your shoes to understand. Because if things were as bad as you are describing there would be no one left in North Korea except the little fat kid laughing at the people he took advantage of. I find you Pleasant in your approach it is just the genuineness in the delivery that I question. The footage you must show must be more Roar and in-your-face for people to truly understand because what you describe what happens in this very country
Only photos of Yeonmi I can find of her childhood, and in her book, is of her living a privileged lifestyle in North Korea. There are no published photos of Yeonmi aged over 8 in North Korea. South Korea Intelligence (NIS) and govt verified, in contrast what she claims in her novel, she actually left North Korea when she was either 8/9yrs old: twenty yrs ago. She's a great story-teller who grabs donations by the bag full to pay for her plastic surgery.
@@Steveinthailand I understand what you're saying, but you can't prove she's lying, and it always better to believe those who say they've been through trauma because the amount of people who tell the truth and aren't believed severely outweighs the amount that lie (not to say some people don't lie about it, but if you can't prove their lying beyond a reasonable dout then you shouldn't accuse)
@@Steveinthailand You are insane. If you think she’s lying then just get out of here, you are not welcomed. Do you not have anything better to do with your life?
@@Vanessa-cw4dm Even her mother gives a different version of accounts from Yeonmi's. So, who's lying, Yeonmi or her very own mother and SK govt? I dare you to Googlesearch.
I can’t wait for the day North Korea is free of the dictator and its regime, and instead is able to live free lives. With plenty of food just like China and South Korea. Where they won’t have to clean the portrait or memorize propaganda but instead can prepare huge feasts to share with family, friends, neighbors and (why not?) tourists. I would love to visit, bring treats from my country to share and celebrate with them!
Lets hope that when they are free, we are still free and able to give them a different world. With mandates to inject someone against their will with an experimental concoction and sending people who refuse to 'quarantine' CAMPS, only letting some go shopping if the can prove their injection, I have my doubts. Every tyranny starts with one mandate. If anyone is still shocked by N-Korea, they must open their eyes to our world and what is slowly creeping in too.
It will be difficult to have a Coup in North Korea because of the government creating an environment of paranoia. As Yeonmi has said it is difficult to trust.
Sadly it doesnt work like that. I really wish they get to be happy, but you know how they say "if you stare too much into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you"... It has been 70 years, and for all that time it was tough times for them. At this point that culture of paranoia and fear has for certain spread roots into the psyche of population.
No sympathy, Romanian citizens got sick of starving while the leader sat in luxury so they took over the gov...then when into the leaders house and led him and his wife out to the courtyard and shot them, it's all on video on UA-cam look up Romanian people shoot the president. The north Korean ppl can do the same
I really feel sorry and pity for the citizens of North Korea. They are in hell on earth. Brutal treatment. I thank God he has helped you to escape that hell on earth
Every day I’m consciously grateful for electricity and all of the comforts that come with it. I’ve lived without it for somewhat short periods of time, and I’ve been homeless; not having electricity is miserable and frustrating.
@@sparkles999rose2 Exactly. Take a good look at Australia, and parts of Europe, and India. We're headed into an ominous future, and it's not about Covid.
I think it's absolutely insane that if you don't clean a portrait well enough you can be sent to a camp... that breaks my heart. I really hope North Korea can be freed soon, I feel like it's never talked about enough. Before finding this channel, I knew some things about North Korea, but I never understood what a terrifying place it is. They really never talk about it at school at all. I hope word spreads around more, the more awareness the better. Thanks so much for this channel!
She should be spending all that donation money on funding groups supporting North Korean women sold as sex slaves in China, and not her own plastic surgery.
I was feeling really depressed and your video gave me a much needed reality check. My depression seems foolish compared to these poor souls. :I think you are gorgeous inside and out girlfriend! May God bless your path 🙏
your depression should never bea foolish thing, pain and tolerance is different for everyone >< i understand what you mean by that though, like how we should be more grateful as we aren't going through as much as they are but your feelings should still be validated! i hope you feel better soon, and Yeonmi, thank you for sharing your story, it was so brave and i hope and will pray for everyone in North Korea to have a better life and happiness, same to you too ❤️
@@ethanparker4309 Copied from others comment: I’ve read Park’s book and watched her videos, and this is my impression to Yeonmi Park: 1) She and her family used to have a good life in North Korea. She had Nintendo in 1993. Her entire family (from grandma to children) do many illegal things to make money. Even after she went to China, she also involves illegal business. And she is proud of telling these in her book because it’s “for living” (meanwhile many North Koreans choose not to do these things) 2) From her video, if you look in her eyes, watch her gestures, you will know she’s lying. It’s so obvious, if you are more than 20 years old you can easily understand what i’m saying. Actually she should have done better at lying skills, but due to her lack of education, she’s not mentally mature, the truth is she can’t lie well. Her “Breaking News” about what recently happens in North Korea has no source. 3) It’s so obvious that she was trying to make some money out of her influence, again due to her lack of education, she couldn’t do well in hiding her purpose of making money.
It sure sounds like North Korea is the worst tyrannical regime in the entire world. The death penalty for accidentally breaking the glass on a portrait of the dictator leader is utter insanity.
Watching ‘Crash Landing On You’ broke my heart for the North Koreans, but at the same time gave me some kind of awareness about how bad it is there. I pray for all my brothers and sisters in North Korea. God save them. Mrs. Park, I am just wondering one question, have you seen ‘Crash Landing On You’ on Netflix, if so what are your thoughts in its portrayal of North Korea? If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it. Thank you for your videos.
I don’t understand why a series would be considered bad by any western standard? It showed the hardship that millions of poor North Korean people live with. 🙏☹️
@@wmjohns881 BS comment. Do a quick Googlesearch to know how many defectors worked on the series, even some of the actors themselves. Stop trolling misinformation
I pray to God immensely after hearing to the difficulties that it becomes a free country as soon as possible. Actually people will obey and love the country's leader much more if a democracy is built up rather than a dictatorship. God bless you Yeonmi, love from India.
Man, having to remember the whole front page of the newspaper must be rough. If I were asked to recite word for word I’d probably be sent away. In school I never did well on tests where I had to remember word for word.
I'm terribly saddened by the conditions people are forced to live in North Korea. I am speechless because in Africa, we complain about corrupt leaders but the conditions we live are way better than that of North Koreans. No, this is worse than I imagined 😢
My first comment here! I've been "following" your story since your One Young World speech and recently I came across your youtube channel. As many people here I just want to use this as a means to express my gratitude for the effort you're putting into providing this type of content awareness and message.Unfortunately ,human nature tends to entice us to seek comfort so as a response we need to maintain sources of reality and shock value alive as a stimuli that reminds us that all we got is us.There's no humanity without freedom, we might not know for sure why but we are here.This world...We belong to it ,we're a part of it so what we do in and with it is our responsibility. It doesn't go unnoticed , we're here, we hear you , we resonate with you because we're human and this is everything we have.I can't talk for other people but please know that we're all here fighting by your side by planting seeds with every deed we can in our lifes, homes, cities and countries and that everytime you decide to raise your voice one more time you're sparking another flame in someone else's heart, one that cannot and will not be extinguished.May you carry the strength to face this tyranny and prosper.We're fighting for it with you.Thank you so much Yeonmi.
North Koreans do have electricity. There is a alot of blackouts, but they do have electricity. Only the rural areas dont. AND SHE SAID SHE DIDN'T LIVE IN THE RURAL AREA
I stumbled apon your channel and am just in wonder of what you have overcome in your life. I have been researching your struggle and am in awe of what you have overcome at such a young age of something like 13. You are a true inspiration of the human spirit and your story has really opened my eyes to what the world can be outside of what we "privileged" people see as the real world. Please keep up the content and continue to show the world what struggle is really out there. You are a true inspiration for every person under the persecution of a dictatorship. Wish you only the best in life, as you have more than likely seen far worse than any of us have ever / will ever experienced. You are a hero in my book for coming out and showing the world your experiences. I really couldn't have imagined that things like this could be happening in this era.
I've binge watched a Lot of your videos, you are Awesome!! But I'm starting to feel sick to my stomach, I honestly don't think I can take any more!!!!! At least for tonight💗💗💗💗💗💗
1:48 The train is exactly the same model "Dora" which was used in Berlin). You also can see the frames for the ads on the left and right side. They must have been sold around 2004/2005 to NK from China. There should be "graffiti" scratches on the windows from Berlin, but in the 90s they already had protective cover for the windows.
After watching several of your videos, I'm so glad you were able to leave & come to a free country. You seem like a very nice person. Prayers going out to all of the people who are still there. I can't imagine going through what they go through on a daily basis. One question: Do North Koreans know that most of the world doesn't live like that? Are they so sheltered from other civilizations, that they think it's normal? Just wondering.
The core part of their brainwashing is not knowing at all what the rest of the world or anything outside of North Korea is like, they are taught to believe North Korea is the best in the world. Not sure what percentage of the population is awakened to the truth, I know some have a clue who live near the border with China as Naomi mentioned once they can see the trash and plastic waste in the river on the Chinese side and they reason that China must be way wealthier than North Korea because of all the plastic and trash they have. Some also see illegal foreign media like Naomi talks about
Your stories about what North Koreans are going through are so harrowing. I pray and wish to the bottom of my heart that they will one day be able to live their lives free from fear; to enjoy the feeling of a fully belly every day; to live their lives according to their own choices; and to be treated like human beings and not slaves for the regime. Being so passionate about helping your homeland, it must make you feel so helpless sometimes - how can any of us make a difference to such a powerful and secretive regime? But at least your work is bringing knowledge - and that's significant. You are giving the rest of the world a chance to know what people are going through. They don't have to suffer in silence like the regime wants it. You've given people like me a chance to share our hearts with these people I have never met, but feel so much for. And your work is exactly the kind of thing that the regime would hate more than anything. They thrive on secrecy, but you are shining a much needed light on the unbelieveable horrors that occur for the English speaking world to hear and read about. We can't imagine a life like that and without knowledge like your stories, the regime can continue to take advantage of reasonable doubt. Thank you and I wish with all of my heart that the people suffering in North Korea can one day eat and share with each other like they do on New Year's every day, and live without the fear of disappearing or losing their loved ones constantly hanging over their heads.
Heartbreaking. But also uplifting to hear how the human spirit still survives in the harshest of conditions. As a jew I heard stories about what people went through in the Holocaust. It is unbelievable that Koreans go through similar terrible conditions their entire life.
I love this channel she teaches us Americans what communism truly is and she makes me thankful to be born in this somewhat messed up America thank you yeonmi hopefully I spelled your name right anyway stay safe and please keep posting your videos
She knows shit about communism. She's from a rural village which is totally involved in free trade with China until her dad gets busted for illegal contraband. After fleeing North Korea there's a missing year and a half before emerging in the Gobi Desert. Most other defectors end up in massage parlours on the Chinese border selling sex to save money to pay Christian brokers $10,000-$20,000 to help them defect to South Korea. *See other UA-cam videos to what happens to North Korean women who get trafficked by Church organisations
@Mayassocalledlife thats bull. There is no such thing as real communism. It will always end like it did in history, if you want it in a big scale, bigger than just a little hippies commune. "Real communism" is an UTOPIA and doesnt exist. And its exactly that on paper. It will never work for a country. At some point the differing voices will have to be kllled. Thats how it always ends.
Another incredible video. Thank you so much for sharing. And you are so right . . . the American kids now have no clue as to what our ancestors went through for us for the freedoms we have.
I have watch some of your videos and it’s very impressive the fact that how people needs to survive there and the fact that people like you brings hope to others to free the people from North Korea it’s very impressive keep it going we need people like you.;)
This vlogger makes me realize that we are all lucky because we have freedom in our country. We can do whatever we want without fear.I hope and pray for North Korea to have a democracy in their country. And also equality,have human rights and dignity.
Blessings and Happy New Year to you, my friend. I love your articles and the heart to provide awareness of the nasty ways North Korea has pushed upon its citizens.
The fact things like this are still happening in modern day society with so many of these “advanced” civilizations just goes to show how humanity’s focus has never been to do the right thing.
I am really happy you are now a citizen of our country. I was not aware you have children, hopefully the were born here and are citizens as well. What a life you have survived. A hell of a life, literally. I hope that North Korea as it is now fails and freedom is for everyone. Welcome to our way of life. It is far from perfect but it isn't bad.
Freedom is the choice to live your life doing what you want, to live where you want, to eat by choice and to learn what your heart desires u r doing the great job educating every one about these is really very important And i love your courage
God bless you. Thank you for sharing these difficult things with us. You are right, we have many things to be grateful for. I will not insult you by listing them
Cause she knows you are full of chyte,. Gun Glorifying street culture,scaring police to bumble. People who do not have to listen to society's law using Racism as a ploy to intimidate society and loot.. She'd laugh at you to say such...
Thank you for all of your teachings. I have read you first book,and am looking forward to reading your second. I wish that people in the USA would see our country could easily become another NK. May you be blessed with health and happiness.
It would take many many people to be complicit to authoritarianism and totalitarianism for the US to go down the path towards being a country like NK. I don’t think there’s that many people who are that complicit.
@@wolfetteplays8894 I think many people looking after their own health is being conflated with “following govt guidelines”. There’s a lot of people that realise the risk covid carries and wear masks and social distance just on their own desire to protect themselves.
Thank u for making this video, Yeonmi! I grew up in S. Korea n was glad to see N. Koreans also practice #5 & 6. I hope one day that N. Koreans won’t have to do all the rest of their forced duties.
I just received a signed copy of your book. I couldn’t wait to read it so I read it straight away. I must say it left me feeling some type of way to realize what people throughout my he world must go through to survive and then to thrive. You are a miracle Yeonmi. Best wishes for your future.
Yeonmi. In the next print of your book, it would be nice, if you could to explain Korean pronounciation. I know a few words/names now by spelling, but I certainly have no clue on how to properly pronounce it. Also, not going to ask about Ros and Rachel, however I would love to hear more about your or North Korean perception when it comes to Chandlers Dad. (I am assuming it was shocking, unheard of etc. But any info would be welcome.) It was a very informative book, thanx for sharing what must have been the utmost difficult part of your life.
I'm going to try this again since my last comment was barraged by NK operatives sending me to a propaganda channel featuring the extra-marital mistress of Kim Jong-Un. Yeonmi, thank you for all you do to raise awareness for the North Korean people. I pray for them everyday (which seems to trigger their operatives). I humbly ask you to link in your descriptions to organizations that help the North Korean sex slaves and orphans so we can be more proactive and make sure they have the resources they need. To those who have a problem with prayer - I do not care if you think it works or not. If you truly believe my prayers make no difference, then you have nothing to worry about if someone prays. And to you, Kim Jong-Un, your time is much shorter than you think, and one day you, even you, your father, mother, wife, mistress, children, and grandfather will ALL bow down to the real Jesus Christ and admit that He is the King of all Kings. You are not God. You are not A god. You like to blow your dissenters to smithereens, therefore just as you have tried to erase the memory of these poor people, there will be nothing left of you once your judgment comes. And when the Kim dynasty falls, there will be a great celebration. No one will mourn any of you ever again. You will be nothing more than a memory that fades with time.
I am new here and I appreciate what you do! I am also very sad because of the situation there and I would want to save those souls :( I remember you said that of somebody escapes, their family will be punished.. I hope your family is ok and I hope that the terror will end once and for ever!😭
Wow what you said blows my mind! I know little to nothing about N. Korea. I feel so bad that the N.Koreans don't get at least ONE day of rest on New Years. Thank you for this video I was overwhelmed by what the poor N. Koreans go through the oppressiveness of it all. Reminds me of the George Orwell book.
😞It’s so frustrating to see that millions of people in many horrible countries of this world do not concentrate efforts to kill these evil leaders. I wait anxious for the day that human beings won’t allow these kind of demons ruling their lives any more. When this finally happens, we will make a great jump towards human evolutionary progress.
How can they hope to even touch their leaders when the regime has abuse down to a fine art. Few people will risk not only their lives - but hte lives of all of their loved ones - for a cause that they feel has no hope of success. Because the regime doesn't stop at killing one person - they kill your entire family if you fall foul of them. It's coercive control on a nation-sized scale, supported by violent, devastating consequences that few people in ANY country would ever willingly risk. Additionally, when maintaining basic necessities like food, shelter, heating for yourself and your family is at the forefront of your mind every single day, there isn't much time or energy left for anything else. Survival alwys comes first, and unless you've ever been in a situation where your very survival, and that of your family, is under threat - it is hard to truly appreciate how lucky those of us who have time and energy for other pursuits are.
I agree with what people have said here.. people complaining about being stuck in lock down and trapped should watch this video. Its like complaining that you have a shelter to live in while people are dying homeless. It makes me mad how people take things for granted so easily. I hope North Korean people will find freedom soon
This is the one Vlogger that I never skip on the ads….. because she’s deserves every cent she gets on the ads. X
Wait so if we skip her ads she doesn’t get paid?
Wth ??!
@@melissabryden7130 UA-camrs get paid by the number of views. They also get paid by people watching ads from start to finish.
@@DulceAmor0619 I really sorry to tell you but completely watched ads are the only fund for UA-camrs
I have Premium for that reason, so I'm sure she gets something somehow...
Wow, that is so rough. I’m glad to be born in my country, and I admire your braveness and wisdom.
You are extremely brave for speaking up so publicly the way you do. I find myself fearing for your safety. Would the regime try to silence you? I hope you take enough steps to keep yourself safe, because as we all know, the Kim regime is absolutely ruthless. Thank you for educating people like me despite the risks you are taking. You are sowing seeds into the minds of all who read your book or watch your videos - I hope that one of these seeds comes to bear fruit for the people in North Korea in the future.
Shes safe in the USA :) they cant deport her back :)
I have the exact same thoughts about her safety. The regime is just evil beyond comprehension. It’s so sad, the biggest casualty of our fear of China is North Korea and the people who live in a modern day gulag. Humans should be better than this.
@@furiyara
Deport ?
Haha.
How naive...
They'll just kill her here.
Deport, haha, lol ...
@@fjb4932 wtf is wrong with you
@@lamppuu1 he/she isn’t wrong
Honestly I could not imagine life in North Korea. I have so much respect for North Koreans and how they put up with this. Please people, bless the North Korean people.
That would be a great place for all of the people here in the USA 🇺🇸 who love mandates & to be told what to do every second.
Yeonmi is so sweet🥺 thank you for making me thankful for all the things I take for granted, and thank you for educating us
We would have to walk in your shoes to understand. Because if things were as bad as you are describing there would be no one left in North Korea except the little fat kid laughing at the people he took advantage of. I find you Pleasant in your approach it is just the genuineness in the delivery that I question. The footage you must show must be more Roar and in-your-face for people to truly understand because what you describe what happens in this very country
Only photos of Yeonmi I can find of her childhood, and in her book, is of her living a privileged lifestyle in North Korea. There are no published photos of Yeonmi aged over 8 in North Korea. South Korea Intelligence (NIS) and govt verified, in contrast what she claims in her novel, she actually left North Korea when she was either 8/9yrs old: twenty yrs ago. She's a great story-teller who grabs donations by the bag full to pay for her plastic surgery.
@@Steveinthailand I understand what you're saying, but you can't prove she's lying, and it always better to believe those who say they've been through trauma because the amount of people who tell the truth and aren't believed severely outweighs the amount that lie (not to say some people don't lie about it, but if you can't prove their lying beyond a reasonable dout then you shouldn't accuse)
@@Steveinthailand You are insane. If you think she’s lying then just get out of here, you are not welcomed. Do you not have anything better to do with your life?
@@Vanessa-cw4dm Even her mother gives a different version of accounts from Yeonmi's. So, who's lying, Yeonmi or her very own mother and SK govt? I dare you to Googlesearch.
I'm really enjoying your channel and your book! I'm glad you have found your freedom and I hope it happens for all of North Korea someday
Yes bro you're right
She is clearly making up stories. She is a liar.
@River Check a article on her from The Diplomat "the strange tale of Yeonmi Park" cant share the link becoz YT is deleting it.
@@kamikaze.7607 After everything she has been through you dare to call her a liar? Get a life.
@@kamikaze.7607 You're allowed to think that. I, however, choose to believe survivors.
I can’t wait for the day North Korea is free of the dictator and its regime, and instead is able to live free lives. With plenty of food just like China and South Korea. Where they won’t have to clean the portrait or memorize propaganda but instead can prepare huge feasts to share with family, friends, neighbors and (why not?) tourists. I would love to visit, bring treats from my country to share and celebrate with them!
Lets hope that when they are free, we are still free and able to give them a different world. With mandates to inject someone against their will with an experimental concoction and sending people who refuse to 'quarantine' CAMPS, only letting some go shopping if the can prove their injection, I have my doubts. Every tyranny starts with one mandate. If anyone is still shocked by N-Korea, they must open their eyes to our world and what is slowly creeping in too.
Can't wait to go there and start reading the Emperor's New Clothes right in front of the sycophants of fatso leader.
It will be difficult to have a Coup in North Korea because of the government creating an environment of paranoia. As Yeonmi has said it is difficult to trust.
Sadly it doesnt work like that. I really wish they get to be happy, but you know how they say "if you stare too much into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you"... It has been 70 years, and for all that time it was tough times for them. At this point that culture of paranoia and fear has for certain spread roots into the psyche of population.
No sympathy, Romanian citizens got sick of starving while the leader sat in luxury so they took over the gov...then when into the leaders house and led him and his wife out to the courtyard and shot them, it's all on video on UA-cam look up Romanian people shoot the president. The north Korean ppl can do the same
I really feel sorry and pity for the citizens of North Korea. They are in hell on earth. Brutal treatment. I thank God he has helped you to escape that hell on earth
Every day I’m consciously grateful for electricity and all of the comforts that come with it. I’ve lived without it for somewhat short periods of time, and I’ve been homeless; not having electricity is miserable and frustrating.
I can relate to this, it's horrible. Mine got shut off in the middle of winter before.
i hope u are doing well yeonmi, thanks for showing us the reality which north koreans face
Seriously we think lockdowns and quarantine is bad I cannot image living in a world where this happens
That’s the first step to becoming like that.
@@sparkles999rose2 true dat I get what you mean.... but North Korea is next level battle royal everyday for your life
@@sparkles999rose2 Exactly. Take a good look at Australia, and parts of Europe, and India. We're headed into an ominous future, and it's not about Covid.
@@amosand7476 It's already getting that bad. Obviously you haven't kept up with what's going on in Australia, Europe, and India, for example.
@@donnabaardsen5372 I’d say Canada is just as bad as Australia, Ontario and Quebec are in full lockdown again
I think it's absolutely insane that if you don't clean a portrait well enough you can be sent to a camp... that breaks my heart. I really hope North Korea can be freed soon, I feel like it's never talked about enough. Before finding this channel, I knew some things about North Korea, but I never understood what a terrifying place it is. They really never talk about it at school at all. I hope word spreads around more, the more awareness the better. Thanks so much for this channel!
They don’t teach it at schools so we won’t know what hits us when the democrats instill it in the United States. #TRUMP2024
When my 1 year old son cries ill let him watch yeomni and it always calms him down. He gets the biggest smile!
@jimmydean lol what? Insecure much
@jimmydean calm down baby
@jimmydean bro chill?
She should be spending all that donation money on funding groups supporting North Korean women sold as sex slaves in China, and not her own plastic surgery.
@jimmydean how he’s a simp bozo?
I was feeling really depressed and your video gave me a much needed reality check. My depression seems foolish compared to these poor souls.
:I think you are gorgeous inside and out girlfriend! May God bless your path 🙏
your depression should never bea foolish thing, pain and tolerance is different for everyone >< i understand what you mean by that though, like how we should be more grateful as we aren't going through as much as they are but your feelings should still be validated! i hope you feel better soon, and Yeonmi, thank you for sharing your story, it was so brave and i hope and will pray for everyone in North Korea to have a better life and happiness, same to you too ❤️
@@charberryx I thank u 4 ur positive words 💖
Blessings to u and ur family!
your videos are amazing ! Please never stop making content . Love you and the the stuff you do, all the way from Canada
She is a god damn liar, watch other youtubers say about her.
@@zj5004 “watch what other UA-camrs say about her” that’s one of the weakest excuses for tryna dictate something I’ve ever seen.
@@ethanparker4309 Copied from others comment:
I’ve read Park’s book and watched her videos, and this is my impression to Yeonmi Park:
1) She and her family used to have a good life in North Korea. She had Nintendo in 1993. Her entire family (from grandma to children) do many illegal things to make money. Even after she went to China, she also involves illegal business. And she is proud of telling these in her book because it’s “for living” (meanwhile many North Koreans choose not to do these things)
2) From her video, if you look in her eyes, watch her gestures, you will know she’s lying. It’s so obvious, if you are more than 20 years old you can easily understand what i’m saying. Actually she should have done better at lying skills, but due to her lack of education, she’s not mentally mature, the truth is she can’t lie well. Her “Breaking News” about what recently happens in North Korea has no source.
3) It’s so obvious that she was trying to make some money out of her influence, again due to her lack of education, she couldn’t do well in hiding her purpose of making money.
It sure sounds like North Korea is the worst tyrannical regime in the entire world. The death penalty for accidentally breaking the glass on a portrait of the dictator leader is utter insanity.
Watching ‘Crash Landing On You’ broke my heart for the North Koreans, but at the same time gave me some kind of awareness about how bad it is there. I pray for all my brothers and sisters in North Korea. God save them.
Mrs. Park, I am just wondering one question, have you seen ‘Crash Landing On You’ on Netflix, if so what are your thoughts in its portrayal of North Korea? If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it. Thank you for your videos.
Same. I feel so much empathy for North Koreans ❤️ also she did a video on Crash Landing On You a while back, you can scroll down and you will see it !
I don’t understand why a series would be considered bad by any western standard? It showed the hardship that millions of poor North Korean people live with. 🙏☹️
@@wmjohns881 The series Crash Landing on You portrays North Koreans as living happy simple lives. North Koreans defectors assisted in the production
And no North Koreans were involved in the making of the series. That is your imagination.
@@wmjohns881 BS comment. Do a quick Googlesearch to know how many defectors worked on the series, even some of the actors themselves. Stop trolling misinformation
I admire you for educating the world, and not being afraid. ❤
I pray to God immensely after hearing to the difficulties that it becomes a free country as soon as possible. Actually people will obey and love the country's leader much more if a democracy is built up rather than a dictatorship. God bless you Yeonmi, love from India.
Man, having to remember the whole front page of the newspaper must be rough. If I were asked to recite word for word I’d probably be sent away. In school I never did well on tests where I had to remember word for word.
Memorizing word by word, that can be hard. What if someone is challenged, handicapped, or just old ??
I'm terribly saddened by the conditions people are forced to live in North Korea. I am speechless because in Africa, we complain about corrupt leaders but the conditions we live are way better than that of North Koreans. No, this is worse than I imagined 😢
Living in India, I felt the same that I am also living so much better than North Korea.
It is truly a blessing that you got out!! God is good!
your my favorite youtuber
AND THE MOST UNDERRATED UA-camR LIKE YOU DESERVER 1 BILLION SUBS
MORE THAN THAT
Even T series doesn't have this much subs bruh . Chill bro
I love your strength. You’re truly a fighter and we need more of you in this 🌎 ! 😊
Every facts stated is new to me yet expected. I hope they get freedom soon!
My first comment here! I've been "following" your story since your One Young World speech and recently I came across your youtube channel. As many people here I just want to use this as a means to express my gratitude for the effort you're putting into providing this type of content awareness and message.Unfortunately ,human nature tends to entice us to seek comfort so as a response we need to maintain sources of reality and shock value alive as a stimuli that reminds us that all we got is us.There's no humanity without freedom, we might not know for sure why but we are here.This world...We belong to it ,we're a part of it so what we do in and with it is our responsibility. It doesn't go unnoticed , we're here, we hear you , we resonate with you because we're human and this is everything we have.I can't talk for other people but please know that we're all here fighting by your side by planting seeds with every deed we can in our lifes, homes, cities and countries and that everytime you decide to raise your voice one more time you're sparking another flame in someone else's heart, one that cannot and will not be extinguished.May you carry the strength to face this tyranny and prosper.We're fighting for it with you.Thank you so much Yeonmi.
North Koreans do have electricity. There is a alot of blackouts, but they do have electricity. Only the rural areas dont. AND SHE SAID SHE DIDN'T LIVE IN THE RURAL AREA
How tf is it possible that on 21st century one country can treat people like this, and other countries allow it without intervening?
I’ve wondered the same thing. I don’t understand why the rest of the world allows this regime to continue doing what they are doing.
I admire your tenacity and courage Yeonmi!
Happy new year
Wow this sounds like a horror film, but its real life! OMG i pray that all your people get freed from all this abuse.
I stumbled apon your channel and am just in wonder of what you have overcome in your life. I have been researching your struggle and am in awe of what you have overcome at such a young age of something like 13. You are a true inspiration of the human spirit and your story has really opened my eyes to what the world can be outside of what we "privileged" people see as the real world. Please keep up the content and continue to show the world what struggle is really out there. You are a true inspiration for every person under the persecution of a dictatorship. Wish you only the best in life, as you have more than likely seen far worse than any of us have ever / will ever experienced. You are a hero in my book for coming out and showing the world your experiences. I really couldn't have imagined that things like this could be happening in this era.
It’s good that this story is out, it’s sad that unfortunately nothing will be done about it.
I’m so thankful to be born in an Scandinavian country- Sweden
You are more lucky than Americans lol
I've binge watched a Lot of your videos, you are Awesome!! But I'm starting to feel sick to my stomach, I honestly don't think I can take any more!!!!! At least for tonight💗💗💗💗💗💗
Thank you for the information you bring to us. Life in NK sounds nearly unlivable. My heart prays for everyone there. ❤️🙏
Yeonmi park: talking about something very serious
Music: calming music
You are the VOICE! of your PEOPLE!
You have incredible courage. I'm happy that you are free.
1:48 The train is exactly the same model "Dora" which was used in Berlin). You also can see the frames for the ads on the left and right side. They must have been sold around 2004/2005 to NK from China. There should be "graffiti" scratches on the windows from Berlin, but in the 90s they already had protective cover for the windows.
Yes, I travelled on the Pyongyang Underground many times. The train carriages are beautifully vintage.
So glad I came across you’re channel, you and you’re mother are incredibly strong! God Bless you!!
I love how yeonmi always has a smile on her face even though she's been through so much 🥰
After watching several of your videos, I'm so glad you were able to leave & come to a free country. You seem like a very nice person. Prayers going out to all of the people who are still there. I can't imagine going through what they go through on a daily basis.
One question: Do North Koreans know that most of the world doesn't live like that? Are they so sheltered from other civilizations, that they think it's normal? Just wondering.
The core part of their brainwashing is not knowing at all what the rest of the world or anything outside of North Korea is like, they are taught to believe North Korea is the best in the world. Not sure what percentage of the population is awakened to the truth, I know some have a clue who live near the border with China as Naomi mentioned once they can see the trash and plastic waste in the river on the Chinese side and they reason that China must be way wealthier than North Korea because of all the plastic and trash they have. Some also see illegal foreign media like Naomi talks about
@@brf3000 Wow, thanks for the reply!
Happy New year!from Plymouth Devon uk staysafe
I love your videos!!!
Your stories about what North Koreans are going through are so harrowing. I pray and wish to the bottom of my heart that they will one day be able to live their lives free from fear; to enjoy the feeling of a fully belly every day; to live their lives according to their own choices; and to be treated like human beings and not slaves for the regime. Being so passionate about helping your homeland, it must make you feel so helpless sometimes - how can any of us make a difference to such a powerful and secretive regime? But at least your work is bringing knowledge - and that's significant. You are giving the rest of the world a chance to know what people are going through. They don't have to suffer in silence like the regime wants it. You've given people like me a chance to share our hearts with these people I have never met, but feel so much for. And your work is exactly the kind of thing that the regime would hate more than anything. They thrive on secrecy, but you are shining a much needed light on the unbelieveable horrors that occur for the English speaking world to hear and read about. We can't imagine a life like that and without knowledge like your stories, the regime can continue to take advantage of reasonable doubt. Thank you and I wish with all of my heart that the people suffering in North Korea can one day eat and share with each other like they do on New Year's every day, and live without the fear of disappearing or losing their loved ones constantly hanging over their heads.
I cried watching this video. I didn't even think about our president on New Year day, let alone wiping his portrait clean.
Heartbreaking. But also uplifting to hear how the human spirit still survives in the harshest of conditions.
As a jew I heard stories about what people went through in the Holocaust. It is unbelievable that Koreans go through similar terrible conditions their entire life.
Your hair looks amazing. You are gorgeous! Have a beautiful day. ☺👏👏👏👏🌻🌻🌻🌻
I love this channel she teaches us Americans what communism truly is and she makes me thankful to be born in this somewhat messed up America thank you yeonmi hopefully I spelled your name right anyway stay safe and please keep posting your videos
@Mayassocalledlife it is what America is moving towards.
She knows shit about communism. She's from a rural village which is totally involved in free trade with China until her dad gets busted for illegal contraband. After fleeing North Korea there's a missing year and a half before emerging in the Gobi Desert. Most other defectors end up in massage parlours on the Chinese border selling sex to save money to pay Christian brokers $10,000-$20,000 to help them defect to South Korea. *See other UA-cam videos to what happens to North Korean women who get trafficked by Church organisations
@Mayassocalledlife thats bull. There is no such thing as real communism. It will always end like it did in history, if you want it in a big scale, bigger than just a little hippies commune. "Real communism" is an UTOPIA and doesnt exist. And its exactly that on paper. It will never work for a country. At some point the differing voices will have to be kllled. Thats how it always ends.
Another incredible video. Thank you so much for sharing. And you are so right . . . the American kids now have no clue as to what our ancestors went through for us for the freedoms we have.
I have watch some of your videos and it’s very impressive the fact that how people needs to survive there and the fact that people like you brings hope to others to free the people from North Korea it’s very impressive keep it going we need people like you.;)
If I was in North Korea I’d be PISSED at my ancestors for creating the brutal regime currently in power.
I don’t know you but you are my hero. You are so amazing, brave, and beautiful. Thank you for your videos!
This vlogger makes me realize that we are all lucky because we have freedom in our country. We can do whatever we want without fear.I hope and pray for North Korea to have a democracy in their country. And also equality,have human rights and dignity.
This truly fills me with sadness and rage to hear what your people suffer through, my hopes and prayers that one do soon they will be free
You definitely give me perspective 😭
That is so sad. To live in fear almost constantly.
Blessings and Happy New Year to you, my friend. I love your articles and the heart to provide awareness of the nasty ways North Korea has pushed upon its citizens.
The fact things like this are still happening in modern day society with so many of these “advanced” civilizations just goes to show how humanity’s focus has never been to do the right thing.
I am really happy you are now a citizen of our country. I was not aware you have children, hopefully the were born here and are citizens as well. What a life you have survived. A hell of a life, literally. I hope that North Korea as it is now fails and freedom is for everyone. Welcome to our way of life. It is far from perfect but it isn't bad.
I'm glad u are doing well and so beautiful. Have a nice year. One day Korea will be one. Its coming fast. Subscribed. We 💘 u
Freedom is the choice to live your life doing what you want, to live where you want, to eat by choice and to learn what your heart desires u r doing the great job educating every one about these is really very important
And i love your courage
God bless you. Thank you for sharing these difficult things with us. You are right, we have many things to be grateful for. I will not insult you by listing them
Quite honestly IDK how you're so calm watching everything that's going on in America of all places.
Thank you for speaking.
Cause she knows you are full of chyte,.
Gun Glorifying street culture,scaring police to bumble.
People who do not have to listen to society's law using Racism as a ploy to intimidate society and loot..
She'd laugh at you to say such...
Keep it up! Make a difference one person at at a time.
Like Tomb Sweeping holiday in China. I thought that was a cool little holiday. Very respectful, I wish we had that here in the US.
You are an inspiration. Such a strong beautiful woman. Thank you for spreading awareness 🙏
Thank you Ms. Park!
Thank you for all of your teachings. I have read you first book,and am looking forward to reading your second. I wish that people in the USA would see our country could easily become another NK. May you be blessed with health and happiness.
It would take many many people to be complicit to authoritarianism and totalitarianism for the US to go down the path towards being a country like NK. I don’t think there’s that many people who are that complicit.
@@AmazinglyAwkward you clearly haven’t been paying attention to COVID and gun control discourse
@@wolfetteplays8894 I think many people looking after their own health is being conflated with “following govt guidelines”. There’s a lot of people that realise the risk covid carries and wear masks and social distance just on their own desire to protect themselves.
Thank u for making this video, Yeonmi! I grew up in S. Korea n was glad to see N. Koreans also practice #5 & 6. I hope one day that N. Koreans won’t have to do all the rest of their forced duties.
I just received a signed copy of your book. I couldn’t wait to read it so I read it straight away. I must say it left me feeling some type of way to realize what people throughout my he world must go through to survive and then to thrive. You are a miracle Yeonmi. Best wishes for your future.
So much love and respect for you. Stay well.
U and ur book have thought me to be greatfull for where i live algeria ( north africa ) thank you i send u all my support
Beautiful matte lip and liner my Yeonmi
Amazing work. thank you🙏
I'm way to clumsy I'd be executed right away lol
Yeonmi. In the next print of your book, it would be nice, if you could to explain Korean pronounciation. I know a few words/names now by spelling, but I certainly have no clue on how to properly pronounce it. Also, not going to ask about Ros and Rachel, however I would love to hear more about your or North Korean perception when it comes to Chandlers Dad. (I am assuming it was shocking, unheard of etc. But any info would be welcome.) It was a very informative book, thanx for sharing what must have been the utmost difficult part of your life.
Keep up your fantastic work
Happy new year 🥳 from Adelaide, Australia 🇦🇺
I love these vids it's so refreshing to hear the truth, thank you, stay safe xx
Happy New Year Yeonmi
Wow how hard people’s lives must be in that country! Lord may your grace be upon commoners in North Korea. Thank you for sharing.
Do you ever in your house say how you feel about the way you have to live? I wish we could change things there. Your so strong to have gotten out.
I'm going to try this again since my last comment was barraged by NK operatives sending me to a propaganda channel featuring the extra-marital mistress of Kim Jong-Un.
Yeonmi, thank you for all you do to raise awareness for the North Korean people. I pray for them everyday (which seems to trigger their operatives). I humbly ask you to link in your descriptions to organizations that help the North Korean sex slaves and orphans so we can be more proactive and make sure they have the resources they need.
To those who have a problem with prayer - I do not care if you think it works or not. If you truly believe my prayers make no difference, then you have nothing to worry about if someone prays.
And to you, Kim Jong-Un, your time is much shorter than you think, and one day you, even you, your father, mother, wife, mistress, children, and grandfather will ALL bow down to the real Jesus Christ and admit that He is the King of all Kings. You are not God. You are not A god. You like to blow your dissenters to smithereens, therefore just as you have tried to erase the memory of these poor people, there will be nothing left of you once your judgment comes. And when the Kim dynasty falls, there will be a great celebration. No one will mourn any of you ever again. You will be nothing more than a memory that fades with time.
Dark Edges...Bless her , that's cute..
I love your videos. And hope one day all north koreans become free🙏
I am new here and I appreciate what you do! I am also very sad because of the situation there and I would want to save those souls :( I remember you said that of somebody escapes, their family will be punished.. I hope your family is ok and I hope that the terror will end once and for ever!😭
you are a great human. thank you.
Wow what you said blows my mind! I know little to nothing about N. Korea. I feel so bad that the N.Koreans don't get at least ONE day of rest on New Years. Thank you for this video I was overwhelmed by what the poor N. Koreans go through the oppressiveness of it all. Reminds me of the George Orwell book.
The "dark edges" Lol
I'm going to start calling it that!
Thanks for being you, yeonmi:)
😞It’s so frustrating to see that millions of people in many horrible countries of this world do not concentrate efforts to kill these evil leaders.
I wait anxious for the day that human beings won’t allow these kind of demons ruling their lives any more.
When this finally happens, we will make a great jump towards human evolutionary progress.
just hope when they die they reincarnated in north Korea lol
They are too busy just trying to survive.
they can't try to kill their leaders, because they are way too exhausted from just trying to survive
How can they hope to even touch their leaders when the regime has abuse down to a fine art. Few people will risk not only their lives - but hte lives of all of their loved ones - for a cause that they feel has no hope of success. Because the regime doesn't stop at killing one person - they kill your entire family if you fall foul of them. It's coercive control on a nation-sized scale, supported by violent, devastating consequences that few people in ANY country would ever willingly risk.
Additionally, when maintaining basic necessities like food, shelter, heating for yourself and your family is at the forefront of your mind every single day, there isn't much time or energy left for anything else. Survival alwys comes first, and unless you've ever been in a situation where your very survival, and that of your family, is under threat - it is hard to truly appreciate how lucky those of us who have time and energy for other pursuits are.
Praying for the beautiful people of N.korea! May God free them from this terrible slavery!!🙏🙏🙏
What? Remembering your newspaper? Wprd for word, or off to prison camp? That's insane! I can't even remember what i had for lunch, let alone that.
I agree with what people have said here.. people complaining about being stuck in lock down and trapped should watch this video. Its like complaining that you have a shelter to live in while people are dying homeless. It makes me mad how people take things for granted so easily. I hope North Korean people will find freedom soon
wow! prayers!
Superrrb Awesome Fantastic video
This is off topic but I love your makeup 😊 and your skin is glowing ✨✨
Happy New Years!!! Great video! I’m glad you are here to tell us this!