She Was Sold from North Korea for $250 (Yeonmi Park)

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    Prepare yourselves to hear the story of Yeonmi Park because it’s heavy.
    When she was a teenager, Yeonmi escaped from North Korea to China. What she experienced was horrible - being sold as a sex slave by border officials, walking across Mongolia in the middle of winter and nearly dying of starvation.
    But Yeonmi made it out alive, and now she lives happily in Chicago. She is outspoken about the terrible regime in North Korea and she voices her thoughts on her RUclips Channel, and through various best selling books. I invite you to share your opinions about Yeonmi’s story and about North Korea in general in the comments below.
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  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  2 года назад +1679

    What are your thoughts on North Korea? Would love to hear from you. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

    • @drhindi9265
      @drhindi9265 2 года назад +36

      Drew, People, who goes to North Korea they are not allowed to see the reality of North Korean and Korea. Whatever we know with social media. One thing for sure, Kim Jong-Un is not good and people are suffering. I saw same conditions in Libya , while working in 2001. People were not allowed to go out of country, they had no idea about outside world.

    • @thesalimath11
      @thesalimath11 2 года назад +21

      You have written subtitles to only your conversation not hers!!!! What part you didn't want us to understand?

    • @haris9481
      @haris9481 2 года назад +7

      @@drhindi9265 What's the condition of the country now?

    • @drhindi9265
      @drhindi9265 2 года назад +7

      @@haris9481 I have left Libya in 2003. I have no idea at all. I heard and watched in Social media that it’s worse now. In 2001-2003 I was there and everything was good, people were good and co-operative.

    • @derek10w
      @derek10w 2 года назад +14

      Thoughts on DPRK? Probably the next regime that needs to be addressed ha. There's no reason a dictator should treat a country full of people like that.. and to think she wasn't treated much better on either side of the border is equally sad

  • @YeonmiParkOfficial
    @YeonmiParkOfficial 2 года назад +8303

    Thank you for your heartfelt support everyone ♥️

    • @eakobi2241
      @eakobi2241 2 года назад +112

      So u watched these video we love u yeonmi❤❤

    • @dylanwyatt2922
      @dylanwyatt2922 2 года назад +84

      We love you ❤️❤️❤️

    • @veganteacherlover
      @veganteacherlover 2 года назад +82

      You’re so strong

    • @nathanrau959
      @nathanrau959 2 года назад +44

      I really appreciate you and I'm glad you are here! ❤

    • @bluewave5
      @bluewave5 2 года назад +53

      We were impressed by your bravery to escape north korea and stand with the truth about the country, We love you

  • @kikisworld1837
    @kikisworld1837 2 года назад +1849

    As a refugee myself who walked almost a month to escape for freedom, I must say how thankful we are for those countries that allow refugees to start again. 🌸

    • @365amisha3
      @365amisha3 2 года назад +13

      From where u are ?

    • @TM-li7bl
      @TM-li7bl 2 года назад +7

      I love that you don’t have you owe me attitude, rather thankful 🙏

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 года назад +46

      Good for you. We in the west don’t value our freedom like others do, because we don’t know any better..

    • @saeedabdillahi2116
      @saeedabdillahi2116 2 года назад +3

      @@matty6848 lol

    • @lazydoctorr
      @lazydoctorr 2 года назад +8

      You're amazing, and you deserve this.

  • @ammmm_4803
    @ammmm_4803 2 года назад +522

    Wow her ability to converse in English improved tremendously. Very far from her 2014 speech. She's now speaking in a natural way. So glad she has a fighting spirit to live and learn.

    • @fomosexual
      @fomosexual 2 года назад +13

      As if that’s the only way to justify her existence and validation. No one needs to speak English in a “natural” way to get their point across. She got into Columbia in NY with her “unnatural” way of speaking English so.

    • @wispy7272
      @wispy7272 2 года назад +36

      @@fomosexual bro the op was just complimenting her

    • @fomosexual
      @fomosexual 2 года назад

      @Luis guzman torrente I am calm? What makes you think I wasn’t. Lol

    • @samtournesol
      @samtournesol 2 года назад +18

      @@fomosexual op is just saying her english has improved and it's very impressive - learning any language is difficult, but english is perhaps one of the most difficult languages to learn. her english back then was still fine and allowed her to get her point across as well.

    • @ronaldlee3537
      @ronaldlee3537 Год назад +1

      RUclips posters "Yoel And Mari," Yoel is from Cuba, he learned English by watching US television. BTW you guys should watch a few of their postings, you will develop a whole new appreciation for what we have in the USA.

  • @SuitcaseShuffle
    @SuitcaseShuffle 2 года назад +83

    “If you have a meaning, everything is bearable” - this is one of the most insightful statements I've ever heard. Mad respect, Yeonmi.

  • @johnta17
    @johnta17 2 года назад +2492

    "Freedom needs responsibility, discipline, and virtue." What wise words from her.

    • @ashfifidontcare4064
      @ashfifidontcare4064 2 года назад +2

      ruclips.net/video/vBwZjBMbsK0/видео.html

    • @ashfifidontcare4064
      @ashfifidontcare4064 2 года назад +10

      That’s a video with someone who actually does research on topics before interviewing people does

    • @earprg
      @earprg 2 года назад +5

      I agree...

    • @cherylynngatiuan9536
      @cherylynngatiuan9536 2 года назад +2

      A-freaking-MEN!!!

    • @accountdeleted1898
      @accountdeleted1898 2 года назад +8

      Freedom, at the same time, have a cost to it. There must be a balace between freedom and communism. USA is a example of when there is too much freedom. I think Singapore should be the model country in this case.

  • @n4musica
    @n4musica 2 года назад +1190

    I’ve watched many of her speeches and interviews and what always hits me is when she says “People always say I was so brave for crossing to China. And I have tell them I wasn’t brave, I was just starving to death!”

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 года назад +127

      Yeh she said the pain of starvation is worse than being raped. She actually said she’d rather be raped than go through the pain of severe starvation again. Can you imagine that being in that much physical pain from starving you’d rather be attacked and raped? I can’t even work that out.

    • @nicanorstrugaru7899
      @nicanorstrugaru7899 2 года назад +4

      She never starved..her own mom said it

    • @brianjschumer
      @brianjschumer 2 года назад +50

      @@nicanorstrugaru7899 she was less then 80lbs, I don't think she was eating a whole lot

    • @ty-kk9vq
      @ty-kk9vq 2 года назад +12

      @@brianjschumer shes been caught lieing on numerous occasions for cash. shes a grifter.

    • @lionellynnkim4077
      @lionellynnkim4077 2 года назад +7

      @@nicanorstrugaru7899 do you know her mom?? where is the footage??

  • @SarahU2000
    @SarahU2000 2 года назад +75

    I watch all of Yeonmi’s videos. She has a way of telling her stories that make me feel her pain. It breaks my heart thinking about all of the people still living in that hell. Every time I watch her videos I wish I could reach through the screen and hug her.

    • @louishandsome6969
      @louishandsome6969 2 года назад

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    • @neoxyte
      @neoxyte 4 месяца назад

      Look up yeonmi Park exposed or yeonmi Park lies. Her story changes frequently and she's regularly caught lying. Her story is greatly exaggerated. There's multiple versions of her story and the sex work one is only one of her many versions. Not saying life in North Korea is not hard. But I am saying that yeonmi Park is a liar who's using an exaggerated version of her experience to lie and make money.

    • @LaylaH-qv5go
      @LaylaH-qv5go 3 месяца назад

      @@neoxyte agreed, can’t believe I was even a fan. Got educated by someone else yesterday. Can’t believe I was blinded by this…..

    • @Yomamadrunk
      @Yomamadrunk 3 месяца назад

      I'm sure ur right but its more of lies mixed in truth. Most people I see that call her out believe NK propaganda. Not saying u do but that does say something.

    • @LaylaH-qv5go
      @LaylaH-qv5go 3 месяца назад

      @@Yomamadrunk she’s a straight up liar, I feel bad for her, but she was in the top 1% of elite lifestyle, and couldn’t believe other defectors were from the same country, she’s a liar, using NK for internet clout and money.

  • @ice_cream_neko
    @ice_cream_neko 2 года назад +55

    When she started saying the price they sold them for, I started crying. How can someone do this to a human being... selling them? This is made me so sad.

    • @zervont3046
      @zervont3046 Год назад +2

      Cool story bro

    • @MHG796
      @MHG796 Год назад +2

      Welcome to the real world.

    • @imbadatdis
      @imbadatdis 11 месяцев назад

      I'm Chinese and this is still happening here every day, despite how terrible the situation is the government is still not willing to do more, ppl prefer male kids so they abandon girls or kill them right after they are born, which leads to 30M more men than women, and what's the solution? stop killing girls? no, they chose human trafficking, this country is hopeless

    • @LadyyInsanee
      @LadyyInsanee 6 месяцев назад

      @@MHG796N it can happen to ANYONE, nobody safe out here.

  • @kacevang7464
    @kacevang7464 2 года назад +844

    Her story was terrifying but she has turned it into such an inspiring thing. So much respect to her. And her love of America is more than some people I know have. She is an example of what being American is all about.

    • @dream_y1000
      @dream_y1000 2 года назад +1

      YeH

    • @Smiley_Face0
      @Smiley_Face0 2 года назад

      Her sceleton body gives me chills

    • @angetodac
      @angetodac 2 года назад +3

      Look, she was saved by a miracle of God, through missionaries...meanwhile, nothing better goes for her peoples no mater what she does as an human rights activist...maybe this should ring a bell ???

    • @thethirdtime9168
      @thethirdtime9168 2 года назад +2

      @@angetodac Why not both? One does not exclude the other, but if you ar Christian you should be compelled to do something as well

    • @angetodac
      @angetodac 2 года назад

      @@thethirdtime9168 like what? I propose to american single women to go ask nk men for marriage from mr kim...but hey, china gives 100k usd reward for catching one who escapes...instead of blaming others for doing nothing maybe you should come with an ideea that brings results...if you can...and have nothing else to do...because some peoples are strugling to survive even in rich and free countries... Have u checked south coreean delivery employes dying because of exhaustion at 25, working under AI surveyance?...just one exemple...

  • @erikh1041
    @erikh1041 2 года назад +950

    what she said about all the divison in america at the end is so true. it’s happening all over the world now

    • @dististudioofficial5156
      @dististudioofficial5156 2 года назад +3

      Yes

    • @TsukiCondor
      @TsukiCondor 2 года назад +6

      It's sadly a devide between the older and younger generation

    • @zachrowell6795
      @zachrowell6795 2 года назад +93

      @@TsukiCondor It’s not really a divide between the young and old, it’s a divide between those that wish to fundamentally alter America’s institutions and those that wish to keep the spirit of America alive. When you hear all the talks of “equity” and “diversity”, your ears should perk up. These are the types of people who are seeking to completely flip the hierarchy of values in the United States.

    • @TsukiCondor
      @TsukiCondor 2 года назад +25

      @@zachrowell6795 That too. Which is unfortunate since we where a country built on immigration. Like for example the Irish and Italians and Chinese of the 19th century. All of where groups that where marginalized and seen as unhuman. And unfortunately where seeing the same with Middle Easterns and other groups today.

    • @tkctkc5805
      @tkctkc5805 2 года назад +56

      @@zachrowell6795 "Hierarchy of values"? And who is at the top of that 'hierarchy'? White Americans? America was built on racism and the unjust system of White Supremacy over non-Whites. That is a problem exclusive to the United States.

  • @patrickcarbonell627
    @patrickcarbonell627 2 года назад +54

    Those last parts when Yeonmi points out how US is beginning to lose its traction on freedom and how it is becoming like North Korea, from a defector's point of view, Americans must appreciate the liberty they thought they never had.

  • @yesseniaalyousef4379
    @yesseniaalyousef4379 Год назад +56

    I just finished reading her book. This interview only touched the surface compared to what she went thru… she is the epitome of resilience. Highly recommend her book.
    Thank you for the way you handled this interview.

  • @cactichris9829
    @cactichris9829 2 года назад +761

    “Freedom without meaning and virtue is anarchy” she is really wise. Great video as always!

    • @elizabethwinsor5140
      @elizabethwinsor5140 2 года назад +5

      Anarchy is "self governance" - and should be what everyone wants... This word is constantly miss used.

    • @vinamr3945
      @vinamr3945 2 года назад +6

      @@elizabethwinsor5140 no one should want anarchy. Don't spread such dangerous false knowledge. Anarchy is total freedom, which means you could kill someone and say "I'm free and I can do anything I want" There always has to be a centralised controlled system to prevent complete disorder because anarchy is dangerous and unruly

    • @Ella-le4lk
      @Ella-le4lk 2 года назад +3

      @@vinamr3945 being free means people can’t intrude on your freedoms ie u can’t be a slave or coerced into something or raped or murdered so if someone kills you you aren’t free ofc. Non aggression principle - violence upon someone else is immoral and never allowed besides self defence or when someone consents

    • @vinamr3945
      @vinamr3945 2 года назад

      @@Ella-le4lk I know that, and I agree. I was just saying that anarchy isn't good. My explanation of that wasn't perfect tho so thanks for correcting me

    • @GTAandApplechannel
      @GTAandApplechannel 2 года назад

      @@elizabethwinsor5140 i want an imperial Republic system

  • @mrpeace9836
    @mrpeace9836 2 года назад +335

    Her idea of freedom makes so much sense. Just freedom is not enough we need discipline to sustain it.

    • @Linda-ot3pj
      @Linda-ot3pj Год назад

      I agree. Very insightful words of wisdom

    • @LaylaH-qv5go
      @LaylaH-qv5go 3 месяца назад

      She’s a liar

  • @djhemry
    @djhemry Год назад +24

    Yeonmi is a precious soul. I’m so glad she escaped and can tell us about her experiences. God bless her.

  • @originalmarley8077
    @originalmarley8077 Год назад +13

    I could quite literally never. She is so brave. Thank God we have people like this in the world.

  • @BETZMANN
    @BETZMANN 2 года назад +968

    What an insane story!!

    • @usriyeni2022
      @usriyeni2022 2 года назад +9

      I know right n her speech is powerful . She could be good leader , she has strong personality and big dream and that’s why she survived

    • @yellow01umrella
      @yellow01umrella 2 года назад +17

      Shes a liar

    • @usriyeni2022
      @usriyeni2022 2 года назад +32

      @@yellow01umrella would you like one way ticket to North Korea ? Make sure don’t come back till you experience yourself . !!!

    • @kristiemansfield
      @kristiemansfield 2 года назад +10

      Because it’s not true.

    • @usriyeni2022
      @usriyeni2022 2 года назад +9

      @@kristiemansfield you speak like that n I’ll believe you if you are North Korean or ever lived in that country for many years . If not , don’t judge other if you don’t like people judge you . That’s simple , right ?

  • @ab-tt2su
    @ab-tt2su 2 года назад +267

    she is the whole definition of survivor , bravery and inspiration. what a motivation she carrying inside hats off to her !

    • @evilkidm93b
      @evilkidm93b 2 года назад +3

      totally, I am fascinated by how mentally stable she is after going through hell.

  • @adrleo
    @adrleo 2 года назад +10

    Thank you so much for making this video Drew and so much respect to Yeonmi on her internal richness and positivity on the meaning of life! It is amazing to learnt that she came a truly long way from not getting educated from young to a university graduate and fluently spoken with love and passion. An ultimate example for quitters!!

  • @paigelemaster4831
    @paigelemaster4831 2 года назад +15

    This was amazing and it made me cry a lot... I absolutely loved the things you said about freedom and how it doesn't mean that you can just do whatever you want. I see that everywhere and in so many people who abuse the idea of freedom.
    Thanks for sharing this story with us

  • @CoffeeSuccubus
    @CoffeeSuccubus 2 года назад +344

    She's so beautiful too.
    I am glad she's having a better life. No one deserves to live in a country with a fate worse than death.

    • @phoenixskyward9972
      @phoenixskyward9972 2 года назад +22

      She is a wonderful soul, but honestly, is she really free psychologically from the horror that she endured. What a shame, I truly wish her the very best.

    • @a.p.5825
      @a.p.5825 2 года назад +21

      She's had so much surgery that the pacific ocean now has only the second biggest collection of plastic

    • @nickyme8407
      @nickyme8407 2 года назад +1

      @@a.p.5825 Wow that was interesting 🤔

    • @d15z1sux
      @d15z1sux 2 года назад +13

      @@a.p.5825 Her looks has changed so much compared to her book cover. Well I guess if she's happy then so be it.

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 года назад +3

      @@phoenixskyward9972 she seems to being ok to me. But that’s the thing. Never get too comfortable or relaxed because that’s when you become vulnerable. Maybe keeping some of those memories alive keeps her sharp and focused??!

  • @TheAlphaBeast007
    @TheAlphaBeast007 2 года назад +550

    I've read her book "In Order to Live". Try to get a copy because it's a must read. The kind of atrocities done by the hermit kingdom, North Korea is unimaginable. We are extremely lucky to have not been born there.

    • @lc5929
      @lc5929 2 года назад +31

      Exactly... and China is not far behind

    • @ashimov1970
      @ashimov1970 2 года назад +3

      Thanx God Almighty Allmerciful

    • @Inkahustler
      @Inkahustler 2 года назад +3

      @@lc5929 agree 💯

    • @JavelinX8
      @JavelinX8 2 года назад

      Where can I get the book.

    • @TheAlphaBeast007
      @TheAlphaBeast007 2 года назад

      @@JavelinX8 It's available on Amazon

  • @natebailey1122
    @natebailey1122 11 месяцев назад +10

    This is the best interview I have seen with her. She is an incredible inspiration. I had no idea Yeonmi Park lived in Chicago and I've been an IL resident my whole life, super cool! I also find it super cool that you interviewed her with the Regis hotel behind her (the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect)

  • @robinanuolinlin1815
    @robinanuolinlin1815 4 месяца назад +3

    her words are so touching! and she is so intelligent!!

  • @irwfcm
    @irwfcm 2 года назад +373

    Chills were running up and down my spine when she was comparing the current state of America to North Korea. The fact she is worried about it absolutely terrifies me. It is a kick in the shorts for sure.

    • @wout123100
      @wout123100 Год назад

      i always wonder then, how come you dont see that yourself, and i see some same things develop in europe, the populists are
      gaining power thought telling lies.

    • @berettagunowner
      @berettagunowner Год назад +32

      You're absolutely right, felt a punch to the gut when she said that, mostly because I think it's true. We as Americans are living in dangerous times, when all our rights and liberties are at stake and most of us don't even know it, do we need a repeat of history to realize this? Wake up America, get your head out of your apps.

    • @faelrsc
      @faelrsc Год назад

      It’s been happening around the world. Since the pandemic of covid 19, it has gotten worst and worst. I live in Australia, and I have seen this happening here. My parents live in Brazil, and it's happening there! So the government is the biggest censorship ever. Express yourself become hate speech as is somebody has to approve what can you think or feel. Then you got the agenda of gender / racial segregation.... It's a complicated life nowadays

    • @jayt4465
      @jayt4465 11 месяцев назад

      I'm glad she said it in this and other videos but to me it's been pretty obvious for some time now. The current left, particularly the young left, clearly don't believe in free speech.

  • @haydenbowles7759
    @haydenbowles7759 2 года назад +633

    Holy Crap, The end of this interview was freaking nuts. Its so sad the division that is happening in our country, and when the NK Defector says the US is beginning to have similarities you know something is wrong. Everyone should hear this!

    • @andrewchan902
      @andrewchan902 Год назад

      Agree. (In the US, it's all white people's fault. BLMs.So that's how Biden works, not about the truth )Bull crap always push out the good.

    • @andrewchan902
      @andrewchan902 Год назад

      Who decide who is committing hate crime? In N korea they say every problem is because of US imperialism, and in the US they say everything is caused by the white men! America is doing a shit job in educating the young.

    • @utubeSome
      @utubeSome Год назад

      Europe is in the same shit. Greed driving

    • @tsampson6660
      @tsampson6660 Год назад +11

      There are precisely zero similarities between North Korea and the US.

    • @ericaghelfi8205
      @ericaghelfi8205 Год назад

      @@tsampson6660 really because someone who has lived in both, much unlike you, says differently, that there IS starting to be similarities, on the next episode on how to spot a commie liberal 😂

  • @danieladshead9867
    @danieladshead9867 Год назад +10

    I read Yeonmi’s first book 📖, amazing to see her free and in America 🇺🇸. She deserves all the happiness in the world !

  • @Idk-px1iv
    @Idk-px1iv 2 года назад +2

    Why does it always make me so happy when RUclipsrs meet other RUclipsrs, I love Yeonmi she’s so inspiring 😊

  • @sequoiawarner6756
    @sequoiawarner6756 2 года назад +424

    Powerful interview. As Americans we must be able to listen in order to learn where our blind spots are leading us away from freedom.

    • @ShindlersFiist
      @ShindlersFiist 2 года назад +5

      Even if she contradicts and changes the story sometimes we should listen.

    • @777mantikor
      @777mantikor 2 года назад +1

      @@dou_june0v037 CCP shill alert! ⚠️

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 года назад +4

      @@dou_june0v037 you shouldn’t have to ask for freedoms and no government should ever have the authority to grant you freedom. Every human should be born with freedom what makes you think it’s the governments job to give you freedom or we should ask for it? It’s a fundamental basic right.

    • @ChocolateMilk..
      @ChocolateMilk.. 2 года назад

      @@matty6848 Well maybe then the Americans needs to understand what the 2nd amendment is for, and start to get rid of these psychopaths.

  • @jamesnoland3445
    @jamesnoland3445 2 года назад +150

    “Freedom needs discipline, needs responsibility, needs virtue.” Perfectly said.

    • @Linda-ot3pj
      @Linda-ot3pj Год назад +1

      Very insightful and wise words

  • @luisllerena5117
    @luisllerena5117 2 года назад +3

    That is one mentally strong woman 🔥What a great message and insight she's uncovered through her struggles and experiences

  • @PervertedPodcast
    @PervertedPodcast 2 года назад +20

    This is a person who has mastered NOT sweating the little things.
    How can you obsessed on petty stuff around Yeonmi?
    It doesn't mean stuff doesn't annoy you or hurt your feelings, it just means there are bigger things.
    America IS a magical place for so many in the world, it is worth re-evaluating our self righteousness and intolerance of people with different views.
    Great hearing her lay down truth like a hammer! :D

  • @toriholliday6887
    @toriholliday6887 2 года назад +841

    THANK YOU for spreading her message, and supporting her. She is brilliant. Every human needs to hear this. I’m sending you both all my love❤️

    • @dististudioofficial5156
      @dististudioofficial5156 2 года назад +10

      Nice good 👍

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  2 года назад +59

      ❤️❤️

    • @Divine_Dreamer_vaporwave
      @Divine_Dreamer_vaporwave 2 года назад +10

      She actually lies about a lot of stuff

    • @Ben-tt3cg
      @Ben-tt3cg 2 года назад +8

      She’s a grifter looking for $$$

    • @markusjones1609
      @markusjones1609 2 года назад +2

      @@drewbinsky Drew how dare you, you glorified NK said nothing but GOOD THINGS! You NEVER SAID ANYTHING BAD ABOUT NK!! Everyday she was living through an atrocity as well as well as millions of people dead an alive have been living through this atrocity up until current and future of the NK people whom DONT EVEN KNOW THEY ARE BEING OPPRESSED

  • @method2madness1
    @method2madness1 2 года назад +151

    “I sacrifice myself for my family”
    That hit hard, I can relate but not on that level. I had to do some bad shit when I was younger and almost got killed to spare my family/ex. But no where on this level man.
    She is strong as fuck.

  • @malcolmmyatt9092
    @malcolmmyatt9092 2 года назад +2

    What an incredible young lady. Respect to her. Thank you for bringing this vlog.

  • @dripcode2600
    @dripcode2600 Год назад +3

    Yeonmi is one of the strongest people I've ever heard of. Unbelievable strength. Humbled and heart broken by her story. Love her comments on American society. Love her honesty. #Truth #Honesty #Hero #KoreanStrength #HumanStrength #YeonmiPark

  • @aspi9591
    @aspi9591 2 года назад +114

    It’s amazing that it takes someone who lived in utter oppression and terror to tell us how we are becoming more like those horrible nations.

  • @crumplezone1
    @crumplezone1 2 года назад +9

    She is leader material, so wise and she knows the answers to the problems in this world

  • @Best_Life_Coaching
    @Best_Life_Coaching Год назад +2

    Very nicely done! Most relaxed interview yet! She’s the best! Love her♥️

  • @corey2232
    @corey2232 2 года назад +394

    Her love for America is more patriotic & more wholesome than many people who lived their entire lives in the US. I adore her!
    I really hope we don't let her down.

    • @sealin01
      @sealin01 2 года назад +33

      it’s because she finds refuge & safety here, America is beautiful but us as Americans don’t see the true freedom we have.

    • @angetodac
      @angetodac 2 года назад +5

      Nobody will start the nuclear war to save nk people from dying of starvation...realistic talking..If CHINA is the key, as she said, she must be a dreamer...lets hope a lucky one twice...who knows?

    • @traceyreed9167
      @traceyreed9167 2 года назад +19

      As a veteran, it made me cry. I am probably much older than most here but I hope the younger generations can find the love for their fellow man that Yeomni found here.

    • @wildbill7267
      @wildbill7267 2 года назад +1

      I was disappointed to see Ms. Park was on Fox News with Tucker Carlson. Fox News Is just fascist right wing Republican propaganda. Same mindless crap as North Korea.

    • @junjiito6619
      @junjiito6619 2 года назад +2

      @@traceyreed9167 I love America too

  • @msen953gmail
    @msen953gmail 2 года назад +109

    This interview was such a good one. What stuck with me is "freedom without virtue is anarchy"... Love and prayers to her and to us as humans. 💜

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  • @Ed_Stuckey
    @Ed_Stuckey Год назад +4

    Everyone should see this and listen to what she has to say.
    I'm 79 and had just about given up on the US. She gives me hope...

  • @redsox4life
    @redsox4life 2 года назад +2

    This beautiful, young lady is a very brave person. I watch the videos on her RUclips channel. She is very sweet and kind.

  • @alfonzo9289
    @alfonzo9289 2 года назад +197

    Such a brave person. The amount of craziness that her eyes have seen are enough to break any person in the world.

    • @TheBadbucky
      @TheBadbucky 2 года назад +30

      No. She’s lying. It’s a cash grab.

    • @ThobiasTutorials
      @ThobiasTutorials 2 года назад +20

      Not a word of what she says is true

    • @masnwrdl0511
      @masnwrdl0511 2 года назад +24

      @@TheBadbucky she's probably not lying, the past interviews she had were when she didn't speak the best English, she's said this before. How do you know she's lying?

    • @MLGxBXRxPRO
      @MLGxBXRxPRO 2 года назад +5

      Obviously not. If she can handle it imagine how many other people would be able to handle it. Maybe little bitches wont last

    • @CameronsVideos
      @CameronsVideos 2 года назад +8

      @@TheBadbucky why do you say she lies?

  • @richarderamirez5909
    @richarderamirez5909 2 года назад +91

    I am truly inspired by this young lady. The wisdom that comes from her short life is inspiring. Her statement "Freedom needs discipline and responsibility like a virture" should be at the entrance of every school in America, if "Freedom" is to endure.

  • @foranken
    @foranken Год назад +14

    I watch Yeonmi's videos a lot. But in this video you've brought out her inner self without her carefully prepared format. This was breathtaking to listen to, so animated, so focused. Thank you. This lady is more of an American than so many who were born here, because she doesn't ignore, and SEES the damage that our petty divisions can, and do, bring. She has suffered things that most cannot imagine, let alone survive. I am grateful that she is here to speak boldly about problems that we are so willing to ignore while we head to get coffee.

  • @brandrange2288
    @brandrange2288 Год назад +1

    Sending love and support to Yeonmi! Please come to London and give the people here a speech on freedom!

  • @christinastanton3263
    @christinastanton3263 2 года назад +88

    This was fascinating. Everyone needs to hear her story.

  • @buddhapiyao1315
    @buddhapiyao1315 2 года назад +31

    This woman is meant to make a difference to this world.

  • @johnkerr7286
    @johnkerr7286 Год назад

    What an inspirational and wise young lady. Thank you Yeonmi for sharing your story and thoughts. And thank you Drew for arranging this important interview.

  • @nathalierichter4523
    @nathalierichter4523 Год назад +1

    Great human. Thank you for giving her this platform.

  • @comfortablesofa
    @comfortablesofa 2 года назад +57

    That was incredible. Her message on freedom and virtue rang deeply true, and loved listening to how beautifully she spoke on really complex topics.

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear 2 года назад +187

    She’s awesome

  • @kawaiidoll4
    @kawaiidoll4 Год назад

    It’s so nice you’re sharing this story !!! Thank you😊

  • @Wolfeslad
    @Wolfeslad Год назад

    Such a beautiful message. much love, stay safe and stay free

  • @i.d.6282
    @i.d.6282 2 года назад +121

    This woman is absolutely incredible. I can’t believe how well-spoken she is for someone who learned English in her adulthood (her grammar is basically perfect - how is that even possible?!), and how insightful her views of the Western world are for someone who only recently arrived here from what may as well be another planet.
    It makes you wonder just how much more untapped human potential is languishing away in North Korea. She is totally inspiring. Bravo, Yeonmi Park, and thank you Drew for arranging this interview.

  • @Keyee1
    @Keyee1 2 года назад +111

    . Thank you for posting her ordeal. Firstly, It was heart-wrenching to realize how innocent she was and could be put through that terror. But, it is so good that she is so clear minded and has found her purpose.
    Thank you Drew. I did not know about her. She is inspiring.

  • @good4ubella894
    @good4ubella894 2 года назад +6

    Thank you for this video. She is incredible. She has such strength, compassion and intelligence. Remarkable woman. Every human needs to hear this. Praying for freedom and humanity for all! ❤️

  • @emonsen264
    @emonsen264 Год назад +1

    Such an inspirational story!

  • @richp2938
    @richp2938 2 года назад +109

    I have watched her channel and read her book nobody should have to go through this no matter were you live

    • @dististudioofficial5156
      @dististudioofficial5156 2 года назад +2

      Nice good

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  2 года назад +20

      Agreeed.

    • @richp2938
      @richp2938 2 года назад +1

      @@drewbinsky absolutely love the videos and what your all about can't wait to see what the next year brings

  • @katharinesantana7147
    @katharinesantana7147 2 года назад +58

    Her book “In order to Live’ is the most gut wrenching example of human nature. Praise God for her survival and freedom.

  • @kd1309
    @kd1309 2 года назад +1

    I listened to her with tears in my eyes, very inspiring

  • @yohanawu7347
    @yohanawu7347 Год назад +1

    I am so amazed by her. She is so smart and her experience makes her so inspiring

  • @TopLife-Channel
    @TopLife-Channel 2 года назад +12

    One of the best 25 minutes i've spent in my life. Is always a pleasure to listen to Yeonmi Park, she knows what's shes talking about and more people should listen to her.

  • @evanarroyo1384
    @evanarroyo1384 2 года назад +45

    Thank god she has a book for this. Information like this can’t be let go too easily. It really shows how grateful we should be to live in a free nation.

    • @wout123100
      @wout123100 Год назад

      dream on, you are not free, you are a slave of money,,thats what the capitalist world has become. yes circumstances are way better here than in a lot of other places, but free,,,forget it,,what about all those shootings etc etc

    • @evanarroyo1384
      @evanarroyo1384 Год назад

      @@wout123100 you do realise I’m not the biggest fan of neoliberal capitalism, right? That system is built by scum to benefit scum. They shun out the Chamorro, Puerto Ricans, Samoans and leave them absolutely zero say in their affairs. But it sure as hell is better than North Korea.

  • @piscesfdk1020
    @piscesfdk1020 Год назад

    She is a strong woman and your story is an heroic one. Much love and respect!

  • @normasoriano1065
    @normasoriano1065 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this blog , her story was so touching and my outmost admiration for this very talented brave woman who endured hardship and struggles and I wish she would achieve all her dreams and desire she wanted in her life .

  • @mrhad1452
    @mrhad1452 2 года назад +55

    Fun fact: Yeomi Park has her own RUclips channel now.
    And Merry Christmas Drew. Can't wait for your trip to Saudi Arabia videos.

    • @kamikaze.7607
      @kamikaze.7607 2 года назад

      Yeah she has a YT channel where she spreads misinformation and lies.

    • @mrhad1452
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      @@kamikaze.7607
      Wait what?

    • @kamikaze.7607
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  • @e.m.tanner179
    @e.m.tanner179 2 года назад +5

    What an inspirational young woman. I applaud her courage and fortitude. We need more people like Yeonmi Park in this world.

  • @a_maze_in_kwangya
    @a_maze_in_kwangya 2 года назад +1

    She has such a strong mental and goal in life. She's beautiful and I'm glad she made it to tell us all she said it in this video. I wish you a long life to do everything you couldn't do before! May God help you!

  • @ivyquest4086
    @ivyquest4086 2 года назад

    It was really beautiful to hear her stories. It makes me cry sometimes

  • @catherinekhalili4412
    @catherinekhalili4412 2 года назад +38

    Excellent. I agree that we have to keep up the fight to have our freedom. Division, fear and distrust is a downhill slope in my opinion. Thanks to her speaking up.

  • @cesarlopes9224
    @cesarlopes9224 2 года назад +32

    This testimony is really heartfelt. I'm really glad she made it, and she is right if you were born in the USA you should be very proud because after having lived here for over 25 years, there is not a place in the world I wish to be but here. Love the people, culture, and everything in it. I even tell people sometimes that I was born in the wrong place lol.

  • @Turtledove72
    @Turtledove72 Год назад

    What a beautifully well spoken, intelligent young woman. Her voice is the voice of reason and she sees things through new eyes. Bless you sweetheart

  • @louwhite4036
    @louwhite4036 Год назад +15

    She is 80 pounds of fury and not a survivor, but a thriver. We need to keep her safe and support her humanitarian efforts. Be thankful you were not born in North Korea. I appreciate what we have much more right now. Thank you for the insight and keep telling your story. Excellent piece Drew, thanks for your sensitive coverage.

  • @kingOfNorth...
    @kingOfNorth... 2 года назад +121

    Kim can never kill you. Your journey, your words and your courage are immortal. He will be seen as coward if he tries attacking you.

    • @ashimov1970
      @ashimov1970 2 года назад +11

      He is a coward

    • @miliba
      @miliba 2 года назад +6

      Killing her will just make her a martyr. But her message and ideas are indeed immortal

    • @mountainpackboys7995
      @mountainpackboys7995 2 года назад

      Don’t make comments if you’re not ready for my feed back

    • @Ohhiohh
      @Ohhiohh 2 года назад +1

      He did kill members of his family soo

    • @rastiga9196
      @rastiga9196 2 года назад +3

      Don't say never, North Korea has spies just like every other country. He has killed family members for less and I don't think he cares about martyrdom, probably thinks it is a made-up word used by the evil west.

  • @mamapajama5930
    @mamapajama5930 2 года назад +50

    I watch yeonmi’s channel but this was a different and amazing perspective of her story. You showcased her purpose in a way I have not seen before, despite watching hours of her videos. I hope you and she are both able to reach even more people.

  • @oskarrrw
    @oskarrrw 2 года назад +2

    Really great format. I came from Yeomni's channel but have watched you too. Great video!

  • @nerdyogericgutierrez8601
    @nerdyogericgutierrez8601 2 года назад

    I love her courage and her openess about her experience.

  • @beravera5176
    @beravera5176 2 года назад +16

    There is no room for hate speech but that's is very dangerous because who decides what is hate? It's a very true statement

    • @zachrowell6795
      @zachrowell6795 2 года назад +5

      No speech should be limited, even hate speech. That way, there’s no danger of a totalitarian government swooping in and using the law to restrict freedoms, AND we get to see who the hateful people are by their hateful speech.

    • @xavierlauzac5922
      @xavierlauzac5922 2 года назад +1

      @@zachrowell6795 perfect summary, thank you.

    • @quantumwitcher9376
      @quantumwitcher9376 2 года назад

      @@zachrowell6795 the very people advocating for hate speech are the ones seeking to take peoples rights and freedoms away. The same ones banning books and curriculums.

  • @alphonse6259
    @alphonse6259 2 года назад +9

    She is so so wise, amazing job, Drew!

  • @HaileyHocken
    @HaileyHocken 4 месяца назад

    “Find meaning in life. If you have a meaning- everything is bearable.“ beyond true and beautiful words. Thank you Yeonmi for all of your work for human and women’s rights. Please keep doing exactly what you’re doing- I think every word and one can make a difference… Especially in regards to sexual abuse and any matters that people try to censor or refuse to discuss- I think that’s the hardest but most important of it all. We need more of that. And thank you drew for all of your amazing videos and drive to share such important issues and perspectives… Before my epilepsy I always aspired to do what you do for a career, although even if I can’t it makes it not so bad knowing there’s someone out there doing such a great job of it! 🙌🏼💕👍

  • @dcal0216
    @dcal0216 Год назад +5

    Thanks Drew! Gr8 interview. I just came across it today. Yeonmi is such a wonderful, incredible, and inspiring human being. Hopefully, with more of your help and from others, her warnings will begin to awaken people here for the need to actively continue to preserve and protect our freedoms so that they do not dwindle and erode away to something that future generations will have forgotten. Again, loved your interview of Yeonmi!

  • @landrybalbin560
    @landrybalbin560 2 года назад +11

    Wow this is beyond incredible! Great piece Drew ! She is a testimony 🙏🏾

  • @Carloeziomauro
    @Carloeziomauro 2 года назад +14

    Thank you so much Drew for this interview! What I particularly appreciate here is that you put aside your hate towards politics and you asked her also about it. It probably was uncomfortable for you but necessary for this interview.

  • @claudiacamargo5104
    @claudiacamargo5104 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing her story! She must be protected!!

  • @AuntyJack123
    @AuntyJack123 Год назад +2

    Thank you Drew for sharing this with us. Amazing that a young lady who has seen more than any daughter should is one to remind us all about freedom!
    Maybe if we spend more time listening to her message instead of worrying about what thundieberg says we can move forward. It won't matter how clean the air is if we're not free to breathe it!

  • @All_you_need_is_love2018
    @All_you_need_is_love2018 2 года назад +7

    She’s such an inspiration. Yeonmi is a beautiful and strong human being.

  • @barry4848
    @barry4848 2 года назад +51

    I never tire of listening to Yeonmi. I travelled to North Korea on a Chinese based tour 3 years ago. I certainly have a different view of North Korea (our entire tour was pure propaganda) after listening to the truth from Yeonmi. What an incredibly brave person. Great interview Drew- you let her speak....

  • @mikerush3729
    @mikerush3729 Год назад +10

    Thank you Drew. As the creator of this content you had the power and ability to edit as you pleased. You chose to allow her to share an incredibly powerful message to the American people and I for one am extremely grateful. Her closing words and statements are profound and I believe what she is saying needs to be heard by us all. What a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul and a beautiful message to share.

  • @iboprincess1
    @iboprincess1 2 года назад

    This was an excellent interview. Thanks so much.

  • @melisslacour15
    @melisslacour15 2 года назад +27

    Would love to hear the two of you talk about your trip to North Korea a few years ago. What a great interview. So glad yeonmi made it out of north korea and is doing so great now.

  • @ousmandarboe4824
    @ousmandarboe4824 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much Dru she just changed my life, I'm great full for my life after hearing her story.

  • @Stallion-cp8nu
    @Stallion-cp8nu 2 года назад

    HUGE RESPECT TO THIS LADY HERE, hope she meets her goals and dreams

  • @aislingconnolly6683
    @aislingconnolly6683 Год назад +1

    Inspiring woman really rought provoking thanks for sharing your story

  • @Potter_Mischief
    @Potter_Mischief 2 года назад +8

    Awesome interview, thanks for sharing her story. Is a big eye opener for anyone. Merry Christmas from Portugal! And stay safe ✨👍

  • @aabidn275
    @aabidn275 2 года назад +33

    Drew thanks for the consistency and incredible quality content
    👍

  • @rebeccaharris4823
    @rebeccaharris4823 2 года назад

    This was amazing!! Thanks for sharing. What a smart, intelligent woman!!

  • @iranzijlion7674
    @iranzijlion7674 Год назад +2

    What a story, she really knows the price of freedom. I hope many people get inspired by her story