@@Tempus0ptic spent a few hours researching what you said here. From what I have found, there are only two sources claiming this, and the rest is social media influencers hoping on a band wagon. There’s no true evidence to show that she is lying. However, exaggerating her hardships may have some merit. That isn’t to say, she didn’t have a hard life. From what I have learned about OMWTY, the SK television show, is that it is completely scripted. So what we see, might not be what is true. In fact, she’s talked about this on JP. Now, there are inconsistencies in her story that I agree, are a bit off. The biggest problem with these attacks on yeonmi is that they only started happening AFTER she became republican and 1/2 of the attacks came from a compromised media outlet, Washington Post, who are extremely biased to left wing agendas. The other comes from a person who down right claims she told a completely different story of her life in NK, the problem is, I have not found this individuals sources of claims nor any evidence to back it up besides a link to a short clip of her on OMWTY, but this doesn’t say much. What it does show, are pictures of yeonmi as a very, very little girl with her parents with a Chanel bag I believe. This in turn has provoked the attacks that she was rich or of the upper class. There’s also some claims of her mom denouncing her on OMWTY. The problem is, the show is completely scripted. So we do not know how to mediate the facts from the lies or exaggerated truths. Other defectors seem to be denouncing her as well, but why? They all have to sell stories and push sales. Behind every action lies a motive. If yeonmis story takes away revenue from other defectors, they may find it in them to also spread hate for yeonmi. To call yeonmi an absolute liar, is vile. I think her truths need to be heard. However, we should all be doing extensive research on anybody we are allowing ourselves to trust. From what I have found after listening to all 3 podcast episodes between JRE, lex, and JBP, she has a few inconsistencies in her stories but she’s also recollecting memories from when she was really young. She also explains how some experiences were short lived, but felt like years. I believe a lot of what she says gets taken out of context, and there is very little out there speaking against what she is saying, and both “credible” sources are backed by hard left leaning companies. There are a lot of “That’s weird” between both sources, however I believe yeonmi is someone to listen too. Maybe, just maybe, having people discredit your trauma is also a cause for taking a step back from video content. I’m sure it must feel horrible.
Can I just say I hate how people criticize your lifestyle girlll you made that money you worked your but of course you deserve that money out right to do what ever you please with live whatever life you want and keep sharing your story !!!!❤❤
@@yoloswaggins7121 After criticizing the extreme left. Don't believe every piece of nonsense you find on the Internet. And also criticize her for having an opinion??
America has a lot of problems and is super messed up. But in her case, I think literally anything is better than North Korea. And she's free here, for the first time in her life.
America wasn't a beacon of light to Iraq. We weren't a beacon of light to Vietnam either, or Central or South America. We're a country; like every other country we care about our interests above all else.
Oh please,Venezuala collapsed long before American sanctions and any coups happened long after South America had the opportunity to grow greatly. USA helped Europe,South Korea,Japan,immensely. Vietnam today is the most pro american country in East Asia. USA is not perfect of course,but it is a very important state that does more good than bad. Reminder:Saddam Hussein was a evil man who himself was a genocidal dictator. Although US oil companies did extort Iraq,and although the public service being fired was a disaster,the greatest issue with Iraq was the insurgency. The initial campaign lasted 3 weeks...
YEONMI. I WATCHED YOUR SHAWN RYAN INTVW AND WANTED TO SHARE A SCRIPTURE THAT GOD GAVE ME TO GIVE YOU. 2 Corinthians 5 vs 17. Therefore, if anyone is in CHRIST, he is a NEW CREATION; OLD THINGS have PASSED AWAY; behold, ALL things have become NEW." YOU ARE A BORN AGAIN NEW PERSON AND GOD HAS Given YOU strength of character and COURAGE TO stand on the platform for the purpose God has for you. The purpose is to Continue to shine the LIGHT OF JESUS' LOVE to those IN THE DARKNESS... Yes, even to the DARKNESS IN NORTH KOREA WHERE MILLIONS PERISH AND SUFFER STILL as you know. Our God is able to do exceedingly above all we ask , think or imagine so i am praying millions to be saved in Jesus in Noko.
I agree with you, there’s a very good chance she abandoned the channel. I originally thought something bad happened like her being sent back to NK but I mistook her for someone else, another defector made a vlog at the DMZ which is a really stupid idea and originally I thought it was Yeonmi. You are right though, I think people got a little too attached and thought she cared more than she really did. In fact that could also partially explain her disappearance from YT as well, if she felt like she was being smothered then she could’ve pulled away and I’ve actually seen other UA-camrs do that to get some personal space.
I saw your episode on the shawn ryan podcast and you're so inspiring! So glad I found out about your story, I hope you're living the life of your dreams
Thank you so much for everything you do, we read “in order to live” in my highschool last year, and your story really opened my eyes, I’m waiting for my copy of “while time remains” for Christmas, and recently discovered your channel, thank you for continuing to speak out, and never stop fighting!
It is simple actually,there are so many statements that she has made which completly contridicts her previous statements,not to mention do you really think someone who has supposely gone through such trama can just be fine talking about it on internet all the time?@@AngryBritishConservative.
Hey there! I have come across clips of interviews with you. Finally watched a full interview. I’m very thankful for you and for speaking about what happened. Most important is the similarities you see in the US and North Korea.
I think sometimes the most visionary people are those who have been immersed in multiple cultures and hence can have a greater understanding of them objectively. Thanks Yeonmi for sharing your thoughts and insights. Together we will figure this out.
Her kid is DEFINITELY not going to portray anything unincriminating about her. He doesn't have free speech! He doesn't know what a Witness Protection Program is
I have been thinking of you the last few days, even told my family should we get a N.K. diplomat I would like it to be you. You understand the plight of your people better than anyone born outside those borders. I hope you and your son are well, I see you haven't posted in some time. God bless you, Yeonmi. As I type this, I think of Moses, crying out "Let my people go." May your family and friends you've long not seen have health and faith through trying times, that you may reunite someday.
You are absolutely a hero. I'm so proud that you are an American citizen. I desperately wish we could trade hundreds of millions of our ungrateful marxist indoctrinated citizens for more like you! God bless you. Thank you for being a voice of truth and reason in an increasingly insane world. Much love from Georgia!
Lol...check out Yeonmi's dear friend pastor Chun Ki-won (who Yeonmi had been saying is such great saviour). Chun Ki-won has just been sentenced to five years imprisonment for sexually abusing underage girls.
Apparently she lied about her past to gain fame all the other youtubers After Nightfall , Philip De Franco , Parallax have many proof of what she says and some of her stories just don't add up. Trust me Karma will eventually get her for being a huge liar and a scammer .
Thankyou for telling your story mam. I try to explain what I’ve seen in third world countries to my fellow Americans and so many don’t understand. You articulate better than I do.
Her statements r soo contradictory. If u closely listen to her interviews u can clearly see the contradictions believe it or not but there is something fishy bout her.
I don’t know how any king or ruler or supreme leader can sleep knowing that their people are struggling... Pathetic... He doesn’t have to follow in the footsteps of his family... Maybe he is brainwashed too... But he went to school abroad and knows what the rest of the world is like... I know if I was in charge I would make sure everyone gets the best and if I couldn’t I would definitely ask for help... So sad... Glad you are here to be the voice for so many people and hopefully Korea can have peace as well as the rest of the world! ❤️
he went abroad to study so he knows how the world is like and you never went inside north korea but somehow you know what it is like. yeonmi park is a liar a fake and a fraud. her stories are too dramatic and dehumanizing to be true.
Just watched your interview with Shawn Ryan. What a miraculous journey Yeonimi you’ve been on. You being a child of God now means all your hope is in Him & Him alone. He’s kept you from death for so many reasons. You have a voice He’s given you & I pray all your needs are met according to His riches in glory. No such thing as luck. It’s Gods hand on your life as He guides & directs your every step for His glory. God bless my sister in Christ. 🙏🏻
Just know the news media lies even in America. They use fear mongering as well. It would be to your benefit not to watch it & listen more to the Holy Spirit who gives us peace & keeps us in the eye of the storm.
Oh no! I missed seeing you live on here. You are exactly what all Americans need to listen to. Many Americans have never travelled abroad, they know little to nothing about people and their lives in countries such as North Korea. They believe socialism and communism isn’t really that bad. You tell things as they really are, through your eyes. I wish one our presidents would make you America’s ambassador to Korea, Thailand, the Philippines or maybe somewhere in Europe. You understand this country better than most adults here. Thank you so much Yeonmi, you are the best.
And many don't. Most don't , actually. Leftist collage students and the residents of NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco and the like might, but don't pretend that its a widespread popular sentiment
Dont be lazy. Look it up. Here is a few start off points for you, Washington post July 2023 found little informationof her stories to be true, a journalist based in South Korea named Jhon Power in 2014 to 2015 published two articles that criticized Park. It isn't hard to look things up my man. @therubicon
The US (if that's what you mean by 'America') is surely NOT a beacon of light in the world. Maybe it was at some point in time, but today? For whom? Or compared with what? North Korea?
@@huananina I say go for it! Americans living abroad can do quite well for themselves. China needs English teachers, and Mexico needs English translators. The problem is that there isn't any social mobility, and corruption is rampant. In Mexico you have to watch out for the cartels. In China you have no freedom of speech and they can arrest you at any time for any reason. There are also no social services. If you go to a hospital in China, you need to pay before they treat you. That said, many Americans love living overseas (especially retirees). It's just that many more foreigners prefer moving to the USA.
Listen up missy, America might be a beacon of light for the AMERICANS, for them it's the greatest country in the world and I can see you becoming an american (wooo freedom yeah), America is far away being the best country in the world
MerrasMies Name some better ones. Or even one. And please explain why millions and millions of people over the years and still today suffer hardship and risk death to come to America. What other country has seen that?
@@huananina Almost every country in Europe is better than the US? Or are you referring to people immigrating? Because millions of Europeans have left Europe for the US. People still do. The journey to Europe is far less treacherous and costly. Mostly by people without the means to get to the US.
@@junglesuperstar9270 The people of the US are the most compassionate and charitable people on earth. Far surpassing any other country. The leftists and communism is the cause of millions of deaths, enslavement and tyranny. Please be honest and realistic. Poor people DO have a choice. That's why millions upon millions have come here and continue to do so in record numbers. Or are you saying this is not so?
As a Chinese, I hate our government and it’s totally a dictatorship that is getting closer to NK. But it won’t change in the near future and it seems that there’s no hope for Chinese and NK ppl😢
Is no one going to talk about how she has disappeared for the last 3 months?! Where is she? She hasn’t made any new videos in 3 months and she never said goodbye or have any explanation. What if something bad happened to her and she got kidnapped and taken back to North Korea?
@@sweetea3272 Oh ok glad to hear that, hopefully it’s not someone pretending to be her on her social media though, you know with her story and all it’s plausible that North Korea could have sent some undercover agents to “take care of her.”
Question, Im survivor of severe trauma, tell me how you can remember like every detail when most of us cannot? Sorry, but I am seriously skeptical about you. That does not mean I don't believe the hell you went through, but I question your story and how you have told conflicting stories ans how much money you have made off it.
The North koreans were the first to make the japanese leave their territory, and since the end of WW2, America wanted to use South Korea as a proxy against the North Koreans. It was the U.S. that installed the Syngman Rhee regime in South Korea, but they removed it from their history books to make themselves look like liberators. There are some books that still contain that information but very few today that don't get as much publicity.
So you think that the North Koreans under Chinese-speaking Kim Il Sung drove the Japanese out of the North? The U.S. defeating Japan was the deciding factor. How's that freedom of religion and speech thing going in the North. Not so well, apparently. Let me live in Seoul over Pyeongyang any day of the week.
Ya I grew up around Chicago. Always major issues with the gangs and the drug trade. Its a major issue with the illegalization of drugs driving it all. HOpe all the best. It was great to meet in person in Miami.
You always make [the concept of] eating into such a video game, so you should start a Themed Fundraiser where being the recipient is part of the theme (like for a GTA theme, there would be ice cream bars in wrappers that look like cars and when you walk to the place where the ice cream is, and you take an ice cream bar, it's like "A Grand Theft of an Automobile").
I red your book almost, and I really would like to sey that you are my inspiration and i admire you for your brave. All good for you and greeting from Poland.
Most likely she ran out of content to make since there's really only so much you can talk about on one particular subject. Another possibility is something came up in her personal life that forced her to take a break or quit UA-cam altogether. Also she has come under heavy fire from many people who are claiming she lied or at least exaggerated her escape story. Accusations like that would make anyone go radio silent whether it's temporarily or permanently regardless if the accusations are true or not.
Yeonmi, thank you for the heartfelt conversation with Joe Rogan. Your story made me smile at times and boil with anger at others. In my eyes, you are a small and sweet being, but through the lens of your story, it’s clear that you have more strength and courage than most soldiers I know. Be happy! Despite the hardships and the scoundrels that may still cross your path, no matter what, be happy! :)
As an ex Muslim who moved to the west to have a better and more humane life, I totally admire your perseverance and fighting spirit. Nothing is more precious than freedom 😊
How did you do it without loosing your family, etc? I have Muslim friends, Noway would they ever leave their religion. I was one of the lucky ones. My mom would never t allow her babies to be indoctrinated. She said when I knew the difference between fables, fairy tales than i could adventure out. Whe. I told her fat Santa could never fit in a chimney, so he can't be real, she said I was on my way to live a successful life😂
@@roxane7432 it cost me tensions with my close family and relatives but it’s not a bad price to pay for being free and surrounded by respectful and open minded people who accept you the way you are.
Yeonmi, you are a living testament to what it means to be unbreakable. Your story is raw, real, and a brutal reminder of the price of freedom and the strength it takes to fight for it. You’ve endured hell that most people in the free world can’t even imagine, yet you came out stronger-not just surviving, but thriving. What you’ve been through puts so much into perspective. While people in the U.S. complain about woke nonsense and trivial problems, they fail to realize the privilege and freedom they have. You are a wake-up call-a reminder that freedom isn’t free and that it can be lost if we don’t respect and protect it. Your grit, determination, and refusal to quit are a blueprint for how to live with purpose and courage. You’re not just inspiring; you’re a challenge to all of us to be better, tougher, and more grateful. Thank you for showing us what true strength looks like. Never stop pushing, and never let the world forget your message.
Yeonmi, I have watched your personal recovery. I am so happy that you look 👀 so much better with a healthy diet. I really hope you now truly know freedom. The west has problems as well. It does not compare with NK. USA is not the only place to live, the life there can be dangerious! . Love from AUSTRALIA...🇦🇺..
For anyone disappointed that Ms Park abandoned her loyal followers here without a word, consider this. She and her husband broke up, and the child remained in the husband's custody. When a couple with a child(ren) break up, it's not unexpected for a loving non-custodial parent to insist that the custodial parent not move away with the child(ren) so far that it becomes impractical or impossible for the non-custodial parent to have in-person access to the child(ren). In this case, Ms Park chose to move to a distant city away from her child. What can she do in NYC that she couldn't do in Chicago? What opportunities are there for her in NYC that couldn't be taken advantage of in Chicago? She had her anchor kid by a willing sperm donor, and now she's run off to chase her dream of personal celebrity.
Yeah I think people are clinging to her a bit too much and forget she is just a human like the rest of us. Clearly she's going through personal issues and she's also being accused of exaggerating her stories about living and escaping North Korea. I know I would disappear from UA-cam and other social media platforms if I was being accused of something whether the allegations were true or not. One last possibility is she ran dry with content and really has no purpose being on UA-cam since you can only talk about the same thing so many times before it becomes redundant.
Just wanted to say i am grateful you came to America. You are a voice of reason and a voice with experience. The left/lib and even some rights would have America crumble and fall to our knees. Why they want communism here is beyond any sane humans comprehension. Keep speaking. Keep telling your truth. Hopefully the north koreans who are suffering in North korea and China will be free someday, just as you are. We can not make that happen being silent. ❤ stay strong!!
Hi Yenomi! I just finished your book, and it is amazing, inspiring, powerful, heartbreaking, and heart-felt. Thank you for the courage and willingness to share your story with all of us ! God bless!
Apparently she lied about her past to gain fame all the other youtubers After Nightfall , Philip De Franco , Parallax have many proof of what she says and some of her stories just don't add up. Trust me Karma will eventually get her for being a huge liar and a scammer .
@@ElleS-h5h Why do you have the desire to not only to respond with a non-relevant comment but also to criticize her? Does it matter if she is lying or not when it comes to the fact that America is a become of light? Don't be an idiot. Use your brain before answering.
There’s areas all over America like what you described in Chicago. Florida and New York have them as well. Chicago also have more safer areas as well. There’s always japan if you’re concerned about safety. I was there recently for two weeks. Really clean there too. Young kids walk the streets on their to get to school and such. I grew up in the states like this but it concerns me to let my kids walk alone here. Too many amber alerts here. Especially in Texas.
I read both your books. The first was incredible and the second was both triggering and motivating. I couldn't get even a few pages before I had to tell or read passages to my family. You are so brave for telling us the truth. My only negative is your admiration for the people you mention at the end. I think in a few years you may realise these were not the people to look up to. But thank you so much for writing these books. I will re-read these many times.
Yemeni sure have missed you I hope you have wonderful Christmas and great new year. I will continue to support you forever. You’re so brave. Keep it up. Love you Tom.
I'll help you out (and maybe anyone else who thinks to sort the comments by "newest first" and sees this). She's obviously abandoned her channel here. The last time she uploaded anything new here was in early September 2023. It's been even longer since she uploaded anything new to the extensive vanity gallery of pictures of herself in the Community section of the channel - and I think that really says something. Whoever was managing the channel for a while after that just uploaded complete or partial repeats of old videos from here or from videos on UA-cam of her speaking/interview occasions elsewhere. She's run off to pursue her dream as a celebrity defector, media "personality", speaking circuit performer, and mouthpiece for the far right in US domestic politics. She might have once waved her hands around with a "Love you guys!", but it's over. All the loyal fans here have served their purpose in building publicity and clout for her, and she's taken it and run off. She doesn't need you all any more. She's gone. You're welcome.
거짓말을 너무 많이해서 도망갔나 봐. 몇년 전에 한국방송에 나왔을 때는 자기가 북한에서 굉장히 잘 살았다고 했었어. 한국은 탈북자들에게 한국국적을 주고 정착금으로 수만달러를 지원해주는데도 이 여자에게 원망을 듣고 있지. 어이가 없다니까? 게다가 그렇게 차별이 심하다는 한국에서 이 여자 엄마랑 언니는 잘 먹고 잘 살고 있음.
@@brucemcchundra8658 She just thanked me for sharing a story on instagram, rare for someone with as much followers as her, so this take holds no water, She abandoned it because she was very clearly demonetized for not having a boot down her throat and dignifying a single opinion of the pedophile-normalizing left
@@brucemcchundra8658 and thank GOD she was smart enough NOT to accept that insane far Left Marxism propaganda. She spotted it 100 yards away because she's lived in it in N. Korea. You people on the left are disgusting.
Yeah I've been hearing that she exaggerated her escape story or stole some parts of it from stories other defectors told. I watched another UA-cam who also defected from NK and and her escape story is so similar that I thought both defectors were the same person.
@@rem-0515 there's a UA-camr who found every single video of her. She used to live in South Korea for a bit and had a good life before going to the USA and now telling you all these things
NONE, the people need to rise up and limit the size of government. End the federal reserves of the world, stop the endless money printing and hold most high the INDIVIDUAL rights of a human being. Stop income tax which is illegal, stop lobbyists the list goes on... None of this we are all in this together crap. @@terryboyer1342
Yeonmi; I pray that you are okay ❤ thank you for your vigilant journalism. You are a real hero for northern Koreans
this video is 11months ago. oh my goodness, I hope she is okay..?
She's now on Patreon - costs $5/month to see her posts.
@@cfitz4397 That sucks
LOL i thought she wanted to inform everyone over the evils of N Korea ??? Such a grifter@cfitz4397
Hope she is OK - she didn't post nothing in 7 months
She posts on X. It looks as if China sponsored Google has been shadow banning her videos with a drastic decrease in channel views.
She's recently posted on X and IG in the last couple weeks. Maybe just taking break from YT :)
@@sweetea3272 I was scared of watching that she didin't add any new video since 7 months ago...
That's because she's been exposed by many for exaggerating certain details about her stories.
@@Tempus0ptic spent a few hours researching what you said here. From what I have found, there are only two sources claiming this, and the rest is social media influencers hoping on a band wagon. There’s no true evidence to show that she is lying. However, exaggerating her hardships may have some merit. That isn’t to say, she didn’t have a hard life. From what I have learned about OMWTY, the SK television show, is that it is completely scripted. So what we see, might not be what is true. In fact, she’s talked about this on JP. Now, there are inconsistencies in her story that I agree, are a bit off.
The biggest problem with these attacks on yeonmi is that they only started happening AFTER she became republican and 1/2 of the attacks came from a compromised media outlet, Washington Post, who are extremely biased to left wing agendas. The other comes from a person who down right claims she told a completely different story of her life in NK, the problem is, I have not found this individuals sources of claims nor any evidence to back it up besides a link to a short clip of her on OMWTY, but this doesn’t say much. What it does show, are pictures of yeonmi as a very, very little girl with her parents with a Chanel bag I believe. This in turn has provoked the attacks that she was rich or of the upper class. There’s also some claims of her mom denouncing her on OMWTY. The problem is, the show is completely scripted. So we do not know how to mediate the facts from the lies or exaggerated truths. Other defectors seem to be denouncing her as well, but why? They all have to sell stories and push sales. Behind every action lies a motive. If yeonmis story takes away revenue from other defectors, they may find it in them to also spread hate for yeonmi.
To call yeonmi an absolute liar, is vile. I think her truths need to be heard. However, we should all be doing extensive research on anybody we are allowing ourselves to trust. From what I have found after listening to all 3 podcast episodes between JRE, lex, and JBP, she has a few inconsistencies in her stories but she’s also recollecting memories from when she was really young. She also explains how some experiences were short lived, but felt like years.
I believe a lot of what she says gets taken out of context, and there is very little out there speaking against what she is saying, and both “credible” sources are backed by hard left leaning companies.
There are a lot of “That’s weird” between both sources, however I believe yeonmi is someone to listen too. Maybe, just maybe, having people discredit your trauma is also a cause for taking a step back from video content. I’m sure it must feel horrible.
Can I just say I hate how people criticize your lifestyle girlll you made that money you worked your but of course you deserve that money out right to do what ever you please with live whatever life you want and keep sharing your story !!!!❤❤
She is a frowd 😂
@@Tahasinafatema Aye you don't have to deepthroat the boot! 🤣
People criticize her for lying and political pandering.
braindead
@@yoloswaggins7121 After criticizing the extreme left. Don't believe every piece of nonsense you find on the Internet.
And also criticize her for having an opinion??
Lady I must say you made me feel very patriotic when you spoke about America. Bless you. I thank God that you are here safe and sound.
leave me to US too, please
god bless America
It’s a CIA psyop lmao
America has a lot of problems and is super messed up. But in her case, I think literally anything is better than North Korea. And she's free here, for the first time in her life.
@@samuel_coderI pray for you. I hope you can make it.
@@kassieroseLH 🙏
I have an uncle from North Korea. He secretly escaped from North Korea with his family when he was young. Now he lives in south korea
You are also a beacon of light ✨💕
@vidz4tripping Definitely
Seven months not hearing from you is far too long. I miss your words of wisdom.
Miss seeing you Yeonmi. Hope everything is okay with you and your family.
For people wondering if she is ok, since she hasn't posted for a while she posted to Instagram 3rd October
America wasn't a beacon of light to Iraq. We weren't a beacon of light to Vietnam either, or Central or South America. We're a country; like every other country we care about our interests above all else.
Yeah but also a lot of countrys can rely on that system and the dólar. But i support your statement.
That also benefits the US.
As far as countries that actually exist on this planet, US is quite a beacon of light.
why?@@blankspace1126
Oh please,Venezuala collapsed long before American sanctions and any coups happened long after South America had the opportunity to grow greatly. USA helped Europe,South Korea,Japan,immensely. Vietnam today is the most pro american country in East Asia. USA is not perfect of course,but it is a very important state that does more good than bad. Reminder:Saddam Hussein was a evil man who himself was a genocidal dictator. Although US oil companies did extort Iraq,and although the public service being fired was a disaster,the greatest issue with Iraq was the insurgency. The initial campaign lasted 3 weeks...
YEONMI.
I WATCHED YOUR SHAWN RYAN INTVW AND WANTED TO SHARE A SCRIPTURE THAT GOD GAVE ME TO GIVE YOU.
2 Corinthians 5 vs 17.
Therefore, if anyone is in CHRIST, he is a NEW CREATION; OLD THINGS have PASSED AWAY; behold, ALL things have become NEW."
YOU ARE A BORN AGAIN NEW PERSON AND GOD HAS Given YOU strength of character and COURAGE TO stand on the platform for the purpose God has for you.
The purpose is to Continue to shine the LIGHT OF JESUS' LOVE to those IN THE DARKNESS...
Yes, even to the DARKNESS IN NORTH KOREA WHERE MILLIONS PERISH AND SUFFER STILL as you know.
Our God is able to do exceedingly above all we ask , think or imagine so i am praying millions to be saved in Jesus in Noko.
11 months and no post from Yeonmi I pray she is ok ❤
I agree with you, there’s a very good chance she abandoned the channel. I originally thought something bad happened like her being sent back to NK but I mistook her for someone else, another defector made a vlog at the DMZ which is a really stupid idea and originally I thought it was Yeonmi. You are right though, I think people got a little too attached and thought she cared more than she really did. In fact that could also partially explain her disappearance from YT as well, if she felt like she was being smothered then she could’ve pulled away and I’ve actually seen other UA-camrs do that to get some personal space.
Merry Christmas, Yeonmi.
God bless.
I saw your episode on the shawn ryan podcast and you're so inspiring! So glad I found out about your story, I hope you're living the life of your dreams
the bell icon on this channel dosent work, for some reason its saying that the content is made for kids....wtf youtube
Keep posting videos so we know all is well and you are alive
Hope all is well… with you. God Bless you and yours
Does anyone know if shes ok? Got very quiet over here :/
Yeah, I was wondering that too.
She has been assassinated by a north Korean sleeper cell
She's posted on instagram so maybe she stepped away from YT
Thank you so much for everything you do, we read “in order to live” in my highschool last year, and your story really opened my eyes, I’m waiting for my copy of “while time remains” for Christmas, and recently discovered your channel, thank you for continuing to speak out, and never stop fighting!
There's no way that's true
She s liar
This korean woman was already exposed as a total fraud.
@@Monax_101 How is she? Do elaborate.
It is simple actually,there are so many statements that she has made which completly contridicts her previous statements,not to mention do you really think someone who has supposely gone through such trama can just be fine talking about it on internet all the time?@@AngryBritishConservative.
Im in chicago too. Pretty cool that youre here i have watched alot of videos on north korea.
Hey there! I have come across clips of interviews with you. Finally watched a full interview. I’m very thankful for you and for speaking about what happened. Most important is the similarities you see in the US and North Korea.
I just read your book In Order to Live! It's eye-opening in the best and worst ways. I hope you are well 💖
Happy New Year. Continue to persevere and inspire others. 🙂
I live near Chicago, i promise you are safe here! It is only a certain place in the neighborhoods that are not safe, but you won't be there.
She lives downtown, which is definitely not what it used to be.
Its funny how people are buying her crap
Y not
@@Truthman45It’s a grift. She’s a North Korean grifter. She lied about her past so many times.
I think sometimes the most visionary people are those who have been immersed in multiple cultures and hence can have a greater understanding of them objectively. Thanks Yeonmi for sharing your thoughts and insights. Together we will figure this out.
Her kid is DEFINITELY not going to portray anything unincriminating about her. He doesn't have free speech! He doesn't know what a Witness Protection Program is
I have been thinking of you the last few days, even told my family should we get a N.K. diplomat I would like it to be you. You understand the plight of your people better than anyone born outside those borders. I hope you and your son are well, I see you haven't posted in some time. God bless you, Yeonmi.
As I type this, I think of Moses, crying out "Let my people go." May your family and friends you've long not seen have health and faith through trying times, that you may reunite someday.
You are absolutely a hero. I'm so proud that you are an American citizen. I desperately wish we could trade hundreds of millions of our ungrateful marxist indoctrinated citizens for more like you! God bless you. Thank you for being a voice of truth and reason in an increasingly insane world. Much love from Georgia!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Hyeon-seo
Lol...check out Yeonmi's dear friend pastor Chun Ki-won (who Yeonmi had been saying is such great saviour). Chun Ki-won has just been sentenced to five years imprisonment for sexually abusing underage girls.
@@randomkiller2087 Yeonmi and her don't get along. Especially after she called Yeonmi out for 'a sensationalist book'.
Apparently she lied about her past to gain fame all the other youtubers After Nightfall , Philip De Franco , Parallax have many proof of what she says and some of her stories just don't add up. Trust me Karma will eventually get her for being a huge liar and a scammer .
@@ElleS-h5hu from China aren't u
Hope we get more content. Always interesting and informative. Got my popcorn ready.
God bless you!! Love from WA state
Hi Yeonmi! I must say, I find you very inspiring, I'm even reading ur book! I have one question, what happened to Eunmi?
Thankyou for telling your story mam. I try to explain what I’ve seen in third world countries to my fellow Americans and so many don’t understand.
You articulate better than I do.
Don't understand what?
Thank you so much for sharing your struggle with us. We cant even imagine how you survived in north korea.
Please be safe
연미~~나 세부어학원에 같이 있던 ㅇㅇ언니야 .줄리는 호주에서 시집갔다..넌 참 잘 지내는것 같네 . 진짜 대박이네
I'm reading your book in Order to Live. I'm at the part when you just got to China. You went through some real horrors...I'm so glad you are safe.
Her statements r soo contradictory. If u closely listen to her interviews u can clearly see the contradictions believe it or not but there is something fishy bout her.
I don’t know how any king or ruler or supreme leader can sleep knowing that their people are struggling... Pathetic... He doesn’t have to follow in the footsteps of his family... Maybe he is brainwashed too... But he went to school abroad and knows what the rest of the world is like... I know if I was in charge I would make sure everyone gets the best and if I couldn’t I would definitely ask for help... So sad... Glad you are here to be the voice for so many people and hopefully Korea can have peace as well as the rest of the world! ❤️
he went abroad to study so he knows how the world is like and you never went inside north korea but somehow you know what it is like. yeonmi park is a liar a fake and a fraud. her stories are too dramatic and dehumanizing to be true.
Just watched your interview with Shawn Ryan. What a miraculous journey Yeonimi you’ve been on. You being a child of God now means all your hope is in Him & Him alone. He’s kept you from death for so many reasons. You have a voice He’s given you & I pray all your needs are met according to His riches in glory. No such thing as luck. It’s Gods hand on your life as He guides & directs your every step for His glory. God bless my sister in Christ. 🙏🏻
Just know the news media lies even in America. They use fear mongering as well. It would be to your benefit not to watch it & listen more to the Holy Spirit who gives us peace & keeps us in the eye of the storm.
i know that you Haven't uploaded in a while but i'm curious to know your opinion on this year's election 🇺🇲
We know her opinion and she's right. :)
@@brianciofani4698 what is her opinion ?
Oh no! I missed seeing you live on here. You are exactly what all Americans need to listen to. Many Americans have never travelled abroad, they know little to nothing about people and their lives in countries such as North Korea. They believe socialism and communism isn’t really that bad. You tell things as they really are, through your eyes. I wish one our presidents would make you America’s ambassador to Korea, Thailand, the Philippines or maybe somewhere in Europe. You understand this country better than most adults here. Thank you so much Yeonmi, you are the best.
And many don't. Most don't , actually. Leftist collage students and the residents of NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco and the like might, but don't pretend that its a widespread popular sentiment
I agree
I saw you talking about your story I’m sorry you and your family went through that and glad you are where you are at today god bless you
She was lying.
Miss Park I really hope you're doing well I haven't heard from you in a while.
Got exposed for being a fraud, made everything up
@@jtokes9400 that seems a big claim. Do you have links to such evidence?
@@therubicon ofc no
@@jtokes9400 > NK agent.
Dont be lazy. Look it up. Here is a few start off points for you, Washington post July 2023 found little informationof her stories to be true, a journalist based in South Korea named Jhon Power in 2014 to 2015 published two articles that criticized Park. It isn't hard to look things up my man. @therubicon
The US (if that's what you mean by 'America') is surely NOT a beacon of light in the world. Maybe it was at some point in time, but today? For whom? Or compared with what? North Korea?
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Compared to Russia, China, North Korea, South Africa, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Sudan, Congo, Saudi Arabia, ...
@@EpicICPI'd rather live in China, South Africa, Argentina or Mexico than in the US.
Yabutsm. @@EpicICP
@@huananina I say go for it! Americans living abroad can do quite well for themselves. China needs English teachers, and Mexico needs English translators. The problem is that there isn't any social mobility, and corruption is rampant. In Mexico you have to watch out for the cartels. In China you have no freedom of speech and they can arrest you at any time for any reason. There are also no social services. If you go to a hospital in China, you need to pay before they treat you. That said, many Americans love living overseas (especially retirees). It's just that many more foreigners prefer moving to the USA.
God bless you, you are amazing.
I'm completely distracted by that thing blocking the door, over her shoulder. How does she get in or out of the room?
Listen up missy, America might be a beacon of light for the AMERICANS, for them it's the greatest country in the world and I can see you becoming an american (wooo freedom yeah), America is far away being the best country in the world
MerrasMies Name some better ones. Or even one. And please explain why millions and millions of people over the years and still today suffer hardship and risk death to come to America. What other country has seen that?
@@terryboyer1342Almost every country in Europe?
@@huananina Almost every country in Europe is better than the US? Or are you referring to people immigrating? Because millions of Europeans have left Europe for the US. People still do. The journey to Europe is far less treacherous and costly. Mostly by people without the means to get to the US.
@@terryboyer1342 cause the USA has been destroying for decades other countries . Poor people have no choice
@@junglesuperstar9270 The people of the US are the most compassionate and charitable people on earth. Far surpassing any other country. The leftists and communism is the cause of millions of deaths, enslavement and tyranny. Please be honest and realistic. Poor people DO have a choice. That's why millions upon millions have come here and continue to do so in record numbers. Or are you saying this is not so?
I look forward to some new videos from you.Are you okay
I love your book. Thank you for sharing your story with me, with the world.
As a Chinese, I hate our government and it’s totally a dictatorship that is getting closer to NK. But it won’t change in the near future and it seems that there’s no hope for Chinese and NK ppl😢
I think Washington and the rest of us are scratching our heads thinking what can we do. If there is an answer we would all love to hear it.
Is no one going to talk about how she has disappeared for the last 3 months?! Where is she? She hasn’t made any new videos in 3 months and she never said goodbye or have any explanation. What if something bad happened to her and she got kidnapped and taken back to North Korea?
For what it's worth, I've posted a reply to you as an original post addressed to you.
She has been assassinated by a north Korean sleeper cell
If you read her second book, then you will be concerned that she really will disappear without a trace. Hopefully you know what I mean.
She's okay :) She's posted on X and IG in the last couple weeks. Maybe just taking break from YT.
@@sweetea3272 Oh ok glad to hear that, hopefully it’s not someone pretending to be her on her social media though, you know with her story and all it’s plausible that North Korea could have sent some undercover agents to “take care of her.”
Thank you for being so courageous in telling your story!
Question, Im survivor of severe trauma, tell me how you can remember like every detail when most of us cannot? Sorry, but I am seriously skeptical about you. That does not mean I don't believe the hell you went through, but I question your story and how you have told conflicting stories ans how much money you have made off it.
Yeah. You have a good point.
The North koreans were the first to make the japanese leave their territory, and since the end of WW2, America wanted to use South Korea as a proxy against the North Koreans.
It was the U.S. that installed the Syngman Rhee regime in South Korea, but they removed it from their history books to make themselves look like liberators.
There are some books that still contain that information but very few today that don't get as much publicity.
So you think that the North Koreans under Chinese-speaking Kim Il Sung drove the Japanese out of the North? The U.S. defeating Japan was the deciding factor. How's that freedom of religion and speech thing going in the North. Not so well, apparently. Let me live in Seoul over Pyeongyang any day of the week.
😂😂😂😂😂
You are such a strong and intelligent woman. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 🙏
Why haven’t you posted anything new for so long?
I pray that you are okay 😢🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ya I grew up around Chicago. Always major issues with the gangs and the drug trade. Its a major issue with the illegalization of drugs driving it all. HOpe all the best. It was great to meet in person in Miami.
i hope she's okay! 😣🙏
Wow it’s so cool seeing someone that escaped North Korea that’s crazy!
You are truly an inspiration to the voice of freedom
She is a fraud
You always make [the concept of] eating into such a video game, so you should start a Themed Fundraiser where being the recipient is part of the theme (like for a GTA theme, there would be ice cream bars in wrappers that look like cars and when you walk to the place where the ice cream is, and you take an ice cream bar, it's like "A Grand Theft of an Automobile").
She’s incredibly beautiful,but why she hasn’t posted anything on UA-cam for 7 months. She has millions of followers.
Bcoz everyone realise that she was lying the whole time.
@@thedivashow93 After criticizing the extreme left. Don't believe every piece of nonsense you find on the Internet.
@@thedivashow93she poses things you will never understand.
I red your book almost, and I really would like to sey that you are my inspiration and i admire you for your brave. All good for you and greeting from Poland.
Where are you are u alive?
I'm glad u made it to America. I wish you well
Motherf* off america?
Is Yeonmi ok? This video is 5 months old already. Any new videos? Is she safe?
@@jabloneynophony1875Where is she? Is she dead? 😵
Most likely she ran out of content to make since there's really only so much you can talk about on one particular subject. Another possibility is something came up in her personal life that forced her to take a break or quit UA-cam altogether. Also she has come under heavy fire from many people who are claiming she lied or at least exaggerated her escape story. Accusations like that would make anyone go radio silent whether it's temporarily or permanently regardless if the accusations are true or not.
@@rem-0515or she’s writing a book or something interesting
WHO CARES
Yeonmi, thank you for the heartfelt conversation with Joe Rogan. Your story made me smile at times and boil with anger at others.
In my eyes, you are a small and sweet being, but through the lens of your story, it’s clear that you have more strength and courage than most soldiers I know.
Be happy! Despite the hardships and the scoundrels that may still cross your path, no matter what, be happy! :)
She has not posted anything on her channel for 6 months. Did she get kidnapped and sent back to North Korea?
No she just moved on from UA-cam due to personal issues and allegations that she exaggerated many of her stories.
@@rem-0515 Why would she care if this is her livelihood?
@@SkeletorFanbecause she’s a known liar. Even South Koreans knew her grift! That’s why she came to the US to pull her grift off here.
@@Goldun-nah so she’s from South Korea and not North Korea?
You talked at my school last year, that was hype
As an ex Muslim who moved to the west to have a better and more humane life, I totally admire your perseverance and fighting spirit. Nothing is more precious than freedom 😊
Congrats on leaving that sect!
How did you do it without loosing your family, etc? I have Muslim friends, Noway would they ever leave their religion. I was one of the lucky ones. My mom would never t allow her babies to be indoctrinated. She said when I knew the difference between fables, fairy tales than i could adventure out. Whe. I told her fat Santa could never fit in a chimney, so he can't be real, she said I was on my way to live a successful life😂
@@roxane7432 it cost me tensions with my close family and relatives but it’s not a bad price to pay for being free and surrounded by respectful and open minded people who accept you the way you are.
Yeonmi, you are a living testament to what it means to be unbreakable. Your story is raw, real, and a brutal reminder of the price of freedom and the strength it takes to fight for it. You’ve endured hell that most people in the free world can’t even imagine, yet you came out stronger-not just surviving, but thriving.
What you’ve been through puts so much into perspective. While people in the U.S. complain about woke nonsense and trivial problems, they fail to realize the privilege and freedom they have. You are a wake-up call-a reminder that freedom isn’t free and that it can be lost if we don’t respect and protect it.
Your grit, determination, and refusal to quit are a blueprint for how to live with purpose and courage. You’re not just inspiring; you’re a challenge to all of us to be better, tougher, and more grateful. Thank you for showing us what true strength looks like. Never stop pushing, and never let the world forget your message.
in america it is more asian massage therapy locations than McDonald's 😂
WHY???
good luck Yeonmi and stay safe!
Yeonmi,
I have watched your personal recovery.
I am so happy that you look 👀 so much better with a healthy diet.
I really hope you now truly know freedom.
The west has problems as well.
It does not compare with NK.
USA is not the only place to live, the life there can be dangerious! .
Love from AUSTRALIA...🇦🇺..
Hello Yeonmi. I hope you are doing okay, it is worrisome to not see you post anymore. There are a lot if good people that want to protect you
For anyone disappointed that Ms Park abandoned her loyal followers here without a word, consider this. She and her husband broke up, and the child remained in the husband's custody. When a couple with a child(ren) break up, it's not unexpected for a loving non-custodial parent to insist that the custodial parent not move away with the child(ren) so far that it becomes impractical or impossible for the non-custodial parent to have in-person access to the child(ren). In this case, Ms Park chose to move to a distant city away from her child. What can she do in NYC that she couldn't do in Chicago? What opportunities are there for her in NYC that couldn't be taken advantage of in Chicago? She had her anchor kid by a willing sperm donor, and now she's run off to chase her dream of personal celebrity.
Yeah I think people are clinging to her a bit too much and forget she is just a human like the rest of us. Clearly she's going through personal issues and she's also being accused of exaggerating her stories about living and escaping North Korea. I know I would disappear from UA-cam and other social media platforms if I was being accused of something whether the allegations were true or not. One last possibility is she ran dry with content and really has no purpose being on UA-cam since you can only talk about the same thing so many times before it becomes redundant.
Just wanted to say i am grateful you came to America. You are a voice of reason and a voice with experience. The left/lib and even some rights would have America crumble and fall to our knees. Why they want communism here is beyond any sane humans comprehension.
Keep speaking. Keep telling your truth. Hopefully the north koreans who are suffering in North korea and China will be free someday, just as you are. We can not make that happen being silent. ❤ stay strong!!
Hi Yenomi! I just finished your book, and it is amazing, inspiring, powerful, heartbreaking, and heart-felt. Thank you for the courage and willingness to share your story with all of us ! God bless!
I hope you're doing well!!! Ive been anxiously awaiting a new video! We miss you!!!
Is Yeonmi Park ok? She is such a light in the darkness. God bless you Yeonmi I hope your safe.
You are a wonderul example of a good human being!
"Imagine a world without America. I don't want to be in that world." Amen to that!
Apparently she lied about her past to gain fame all the other youtubers After Nightfall , Philip De Franco , Parallax have many proof of what she says and some of her stories just don't add up. Trust me Karma will eventually get her for being a huge liar and a scammer .
@@ElleS-h5h Why do you have the desire to not only to respond with a non-relevant comment but also to criticize her? Does it matter if she is lying or not when it comes to the fact that America is a become of light? Don't be an idiot. Use your brain before answering.
This same fake user has it out for her. Don't like what she has to say about China do ya?
There’s areas all over America like what you described in Chicago. Florida and New York have them as well. Chicago also have more safer areas as well.
There’s always japan if you’re concerned about safety. I was there recently for two weeks. Really clean there too. Young kids walk the streets on their to get to school and such. I grew up in the states like this but it concerns me to let my kids walk alone here. Too many amber alerts here. Especially in Texas.
Why you stop uploading vids😢
Not a new vid but she's gonna be live in a few days @ Young America's Foundation you may wanna check it out
I read both your books. The first was incredible and the second was both triggering and motivating. I couldn't get even a few pages before I had to tell or read passages to my family. You are so brave for telling us the truth. My only negative is your admiration for the people you mention at the end. I think in a few years you may realise these were not the people to look up to. But thank you so much for writing these books. I will re-read these many times.
You are such a strong woman, and I am so proud of you for speaking up for your people. They deserve a voice, and you are that voice.
Yeonmi you’re our beacon of light 🕯️🥹
Yemeni sure have missed you I hope you have wonderful Christmas and great new year.
I will continue to support you forever. You’re so brave. Keep it up. Love you Tom.
sad she’s turned into a conservative puppet, she should have been a voice for north korean people.
Save 🇮🇳 democracy
She's a liar and already exposed as a fraud.
Sucks that so many people still think otherwise though. 😅
knew it
we dont human rights, we need God ( Yahweh) rights and laws
Where did this woman go?
I'll help you out (and maybe anyone else who thinks to sort the comments by "newest first" and sees this). She's obviously abandoned her channel here. The last time she uploaded anything new here was in early September 2023. It's been even longer since she uploaded anything new to the extensive vanity gallery of pictures of herself in the Community section of the channel - and I think that really says something. Whoever was managing the channel for a while after that just uploaded complete or partial repeats of old videos from here or from videos on UA-cam of her speaking/interview occasions elsewhere. She's run off to pursue her dream as a celebrity defector, media "personality", speaking circuit performer, and mouthpiece for the far right in US domestic politics. She might have once waved her hands around with a "Love you guys!", but it's over. All the loyal fans here have served their purpose in building publicity and clout for her, and she's taken it and run off. She doesn't need you all any more. She's gone.
You're welcome.
거짓말을 너무 많이해서 도망갔나 봐. 몇년 전에 한국방송에 나왔을 때는 자기가 북한에서 굉장히 잘 살았다고 했었어. 한국은 탈북자들에게 한국국적을 주고 정착금으로 수만달러를 지원해주는데도 이 여자에게 원망을 듣고 있지. 어이가 없다니까? 게다가 그렇게 차별이 심하다는 한국에서 이 여자 엄마랑 언니는 잘 먹고 잘 살고 있음.
@@brucemcchundra8658 She just thanked me for sharing a story on instagram, rare for someone with as much followers as her, so this take holds no water, She abandoned it because she was very clearly demonetized for not having a boot down her throat and dignifying a single opinion of the pedophile-normalizing left
@@concreteman03 Well, thank you for making clear beyond speculation or presumption that she has in fact _abandoned_ the channel.
@@brucemcchundra8658 and thank GOD she was smart enough NOT to accept that insane far Left Marxism propaganda. She spotted it 100 yards away because she's lived in it in N. Korea. You people on the left are disgusting.
One thing we have learnt in our history is that rather trusting Russian and Chinese other than American and its Western slaves
Yeah girl. After all the videos resurfaced from your past I don’t trust anything you’re saying anymore
Yup I saw what they found about her and some youtuber have proof to show that she has been lieing to us all.
Yeah I've been hearing that she exaggerated her escape story or stole some parts of it from stories other defectors told. I watched another UA-cam who also defected from NK and and her escape story is so similar that I thought both defectors were the same person.
@@rem-0515 there's a UA-camr who found every single video of her. She used to live in South Korea for a bit and had a good life before going to the USA and now telling you all these things
Hello love! I’m going to Miami Florida for the next time next year so I can go to Southern Caribbean cruise
God bless being an American ❤
Sorry, but America is nowhere near of being that beacon of light for the world. Just being honest.
Only because it has been infiltrated by anti West enemies
It used to be but now it is full of compliant jabbed up sheeple.
So what country is? Be honest.
@@terryboyer1342Check out Northern Europe.
NONE, the people need to rise up and limit the size of government. End the federal reserves of the world, stop the endless money printing and hold most high the INDIVIDUAL rights of a human being. Stop income tax which is illegal, stop lobbyists the list goes on... None of this we are all in this together crap. @@terryboyer1342