Why a beautiful North Korean was shocked for the first time in America

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
  • Hello
    Today, we interviewed Evelyn who defected from North korea to America when she was 18.
    Let's find out how she escaped from North korea together
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    04782
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  • @noneofyobusiness4449
    @noneofyobusiness4449 3 года назад +3633

    I believe that the majority of Americans have compassion and empathy for the plight of North Korean citizens. We have been horrified by the conditions and struggles that your people have endured. I wish you and your mother happiness and success.

    • @HKim0072
      @HKim0072 3 года назад +73

      The majority of people in America will think she’s Chinese.

    • @lachlansisson8619
      @lachlansisson8619 3 года назад +94

      @@HKim0072 yeah i hate to admit it but i cant tell most asian nationalities apart

    • @justmike1753
      @justmike1753 3 года назад +101

      @@lachlansisson8619 if you consume a lot of Asian media from varying countries, you will eventually be able to tell them apart. Although for some countries, the major differences are in their style rather than physical features

    • @BroudbrunMusicMerge
      @BroudbrunMusicMerge 3 года назад +34

      @@justmike1753 A lot of it might just be what you grow up around. For example, my high school was 30% Asian, and as a result I'm _way_ better at differentiating between different Asian individuals than my mother is.

    • @justmike1753
      @justmike1753 3 года назад +8

      @@BroudbrunMusicMerge True. I was assuming that person did not grow up around a lot of Asian since they said they can't differentiate between them.

  • @maryamwee6835
    @maryamwee6835 3 года назад +1107

    For me its really surprising hearing her talk so casually about her experiences. I also find it really heart warming she found a foster family that cared for her

    • @edwardspencer9397
      @edwardspencer9397 3 года назад +1

      Why do most Americans look so old even at a very young age? They just get fat and old. Their skin is not the best either. The only thing that saves them is their height.

    • @Btobebone
      @Btobebone 3 года назад +12

      its strength. she doesn't dwell on her past hardships and let them define her life. My grandma spoke in a very similar way of her time in the great depression, before her passing.

    • @melindamercier6811
      @melindamercier6811 3 года назад +28

      Edward Spencer most Americans? What does an American look like? We’ve got over 300 million people living here from heritages all over the world. So please, be more specific next time.

    • @edwardspencer9397
      @edwardspencer9397 3 года назад

      @@melindamercier6811 It doesn't matter which heritage as long as they are white. MOST white people look older than their age. That is what I am trying to say.

    • @oberynredviper7828
      @oberynredviper7828 3 года назад +2

      Americans are by far the most dramatic people in the world. Other cultures are far more stoic and well-adjusted than we are.

  • @randylane8179
    @randylane8179 2 года назад +87

    I am a Vietnam veteran with PTSD. That which gave and still gives my heart and mind peace is being aware that though there seems to be many differences between language, culture, we are all, and should always seek to show that we are human beings first and in our hearts and spirit, we all are capable of compassion. This is the power which overcomes all. Let there be love!

    • @jakeomako4992
      @jakeomako4992 7 месяцев назад +6

      and remember the most loving of all, Jesus Christ. remember to pray man He can help with the ptsd

    • @tomperkins5657
      @tomperkins5657 6 месяцев назад

      Interesting. I was thinking the same thing!! @@jakeomako4992

    • @hichewies
      @hichewies 6 месяцев назад

      @@jakeomako4992 amen

    • @MichaelScott-du2ij
      @MichaelScott-du2ij 5 месяцев назад

      Amen sir

    • @phav1832
      @phav1832 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your sacrifice and service . . . I know so many wonderful Vietnamese people now living in the U.S. who are profoundly grateful for people like you who came to their country and put their lives on the line in an effort to defend their freedom. I've come to realize, contrary to the popular line, our soldiers who died in Vietnam certainly did not die in vain.

  • @Train_Tok_Man
    @Train_Tok_Man 2 года назад +47

    She is overwhelmingly spectacular at speaking English!

  • @kencunningham6063
    @kencunningham6063 3 года назад +1005

    Her English is really really good! I could only imagine trying to learn Korean and being able to speak it with just a little accent, like she does with English.

    • @blaackberry
      @blaackberry 2 года назад +27

      I was thinking the same thing! I'm trying to learn Korean now and can't imagine speaking without an accent lol

    • @o0xTHEcoPlayerx0o
      @o0xTHEcoPlayerx0o 2 года назад +23

      after 8 years of speaking it as your new main language... you'd become accustomed.

    • @FrankYoung1128
      @FrankYoung1128 2 года назад +24

      @David Wang nonsense. I knew a Japanese girl that mastered a California accent and English in 9 months.

    • @FrankYoung1128
      @FrankYoung1128 2 года назад +6

      Some ESL programs are better than others, comes down to good teachers and a motivated student seen faster 9 months ESL Japanese only speaking girl to fluent California accent English.

    • @johnspeed9275
      @johnspeed9275 2 года назад +2

      It's not easy! I lived there for a year and outside of learning to direct a taxi, ordering from a restaurant, and some classroom instructions to interact with my students I learned little. Reading it is very easy, it's translating what you read that is the problem. Thankfully all Korean cell phones had translators programmed in

  • @jennzz1of545
    @jennzz1of545 3 года назад +275

    Her mother loved her so very much to let her go, and be free from NK, what a truly beautiful young lady, much luck to you!!

    • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel
      @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel 3 года назад +22

      Thank you♥️♥️♥️

    • @leedavis9576
      @leedavis9576 3 года назад +10

      Why didn't her Mother go with her to be together and protect her on that journey ? I find that very strange and disturbing.

    • @rosc2022
      @rosc2022 3 года назад +10

      That's the of thing, I thought she said they left together & went to mom's apartment in China.

    • @leedavis9576
      @leedavis9576 3 года назад +5

      @@rosc2022
      Her Mother was permitted to do business and keep an apartment in China for when she was there.
      That tells me her Mother was in high standing with the Communist Party. She would be in the Elite Class.

    • @leedavis9576
      @leedavis9576 3 года назад +2

      @Grand Slamwich
      It's obvious that the Mother was in the Elite Class of the North Korean Communist Party. She sent her 10 year old Daughter BY HERSELF on a dangerous trek through several countries. What parent does that.
      And of course you restrict Immigration from Individuals in high ranking and party elitism from enemy nations. Where is your judgement ?

  • @eurobonusabc7427
    @eurobonusabc7427 2 года назад +365

    Having been adopted from South Korea as a baby to Sweden, I can relate to this video. Luckily for me, my adoptive parents have been the best parents anyone could ever wish for. They told me that I used to hide food and knew how to speak Korean when they got me, but now I can't remember a word. Tried to learn Korean as an adult, but too hard so I just gave up regrettably.

    • @redpyramid9697
      @redpyramid9697 2 года назад +27

      It's not too late to learn Korean, get in touch with your Korean roots.
      NGL

    • @domwillban656
      @domwillban656 Год назад +18

      I agree with the above comment. Give it another chance! Hard work for something good is always worth it! In truth, I need to get in touch with my Filipino side more…

    • @redpyramid9697
      @redpyramid9697 Год назад +10

      @@domwillban656 No shame in wanting to be in touch with your Filipino side.
      It's not too late to do so.

    • @jinroon1999
      @jinroon1999 Год назад

      You're not korean then, fake korean

    • @Baleur
      @Baleur Год назад +5

      Try again, its not too hard.

  • @Scrap-dog8181
    @Scrap-dog8181 Год назад +41

    Wow, she is so American now. Her mannerisms, hand gestures, her English is good and the cadence fits her age as a normal American in her early 20's. It is a testament to humans learning from their parents and piers how to behave in the society they are living in. The American dream is within reach and I hope she becomes very successful in her life.

    • @77Fmydog
      @77Fmydog Год назад +2

      thats exactly what i thought. i hope she goes far.

  • @tacitus6384
    @tacitus6384 3 года назад +983

    Like everyone you need to separate them from their government.
    When I visited the USA, I found 90% of Americans to be open, talkative and welcoming, to the point they'd say "you know we've always got a spare chair during Thanksgiving if you need a place to go."

    • @nagual1992
      @nagual1992 3 года назад +60

      What state by chance? I know Southern states have a reputation for hospitality, but West Coast and New England states have reputation for rudeness.

    • @tacitus6384
      @tacitus6384 3 года назад +65

      @@nagual1992 Virginia.

    • @garyguyton7373
      @garyguyton7373 3 года назад +45

      @@nagual1992 Northwest as well. Despite it's liberal reputation, my Filipina wife of 30 years now, and my two daughters, have all experienced a lot of unconscious racism, and some even very overt, hostile racism. Especially my wife, on the job. I've personally witnessed these goings on, they are not "cute".

    • @ET--
      @ET-- 3 года назад +7

      The South is on the east coast lol ,

    • @nagual1992
      @nagual1992 3 года назад +38

      @@garyguyton7373 That sucks, but I meant to type West Coast. Thanks for helping me realize.
      West coast is all kinds of messed up. I’ve heard some of the most casually racist stuff come out of the mouths of Californians.
      Racism is everywhere, I just think on the West coast it’s really casual. Because they don’t think their racism is actually racist.
      The best thing about the South is, well. Let’s just say: if racists were land mines, we don’t bother to bury ours.
      So, you’ll hear more extreme and vile stuff. But on the other hand, everyone knows where not to step and we can have real convos about bad behavior.

  • @brandonhinrichs387
    @brandonhinrichs387 3 года назад +1448

    You can tell she watched a lot of American movies when learning English. About 25% of her words are perfect no accent.

    • @ruahoneybadger5828
      @ruahoneybadger5828 3 года назад +61

      To be fair as non native one it is hella easy especially for enriching your vocab...atleast i do that lol

    • @pyramidhead8659
      @pyramidhead8659 3 года назад +100

      American movies are, after all, one of many ways for those who don't know English to learn English.
      As I say:
      "A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing."

    • @rohanjarande
      @rohanjarande 3 года назад +18

      It's the case for me too! Great observation. Why and how did you notice that? If you don't mind me asking...

    • @Xanderulz
      @Xanderulz 3 года назад +40

      @@rohanjarande I noticed it too. I think we did because Asians with English as their second language usually have very strong accents. Hearing her say some words in a perfect American accent is really noticeable because of the contrast with her saying words in an Asian accent

    • @rohanjarande
      @rohanjarande 3 года назад +7

      @@Xanderulz I see... You're right. Thanks for the insight.

  • @Awesomes007
    @Awesomes007 9 месяцев назад +15

    So many of my loved ones are from South Korea and my kids have a mother originally from South Korea. My heart aches whenever I think about the unnecessary suffering of North Koreans - so many of which are so closely related to my family. North Korean suffering hits very hard. I hope to live to see one Korea.

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 2 года назад +95

    We are so happy you were able to come to America, and have a wonderfully kind foster family to help you through your transition. I hope you're mother is safe, and you are able to stay in touch with her. May your journey be full of all your hope and dreams.

  • @halicarnassus834
    @halicarnassus834 3 года назад +450

    No subtitles are needed for her. Her English, particularly American English general dialect is outstanding.

    • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel
      @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel 3 года назад +26

      Thank you

    • @austinverlinden2236
      @austinverlinden2236 3 года назад +26

      I agree, however i think they are there for those who are deaf.

    • @dwaneanderson8039
      @dwaneanderson8039 3 года назад +11

      I kept noticing every time the captions were wrong, which was a lot.

    • @TexRobNC
      @TexRobNC 3 года назад +4

      I agree, but some people aren't as used to hearing accents and have more trouble with it.

    • @UnlikelyToRemember
      @UnlikelyToRemember 3 года назад +15

      The subtitles were worse than her English! ;)

  • @daviddelgado6090
    @daviddelgado6090 3 года назад +360

    I took 14 years of English. After coming to the mainland I realized nobody speaks it like it's taught. Took me two years of TV to feel confident. Now I use the accent to get the attention of my customers.

    • @rohanjarande
      @rohanjarande 3 года назад +48

      Exactly! When learning a language, if you can't find people to mirror and communicate with in that language, the next best option is their media, arts and culture.

    • @maribart4237
      @maribart4237 3 года назад +34

      It’s the same thing with Spanish. Majority of people won’t speak Spaniard Spanish.

    • @ainaravillada2154
      @ainaravillada2154 3 года назад +2

      @@maribart4237 ? That doesn't mean Spanish accent is incorrect

    • @GaianEntertainment
      @GaianEntertainment 3 года назад +12

      @@ainaravillada2154 No but it does mean classroom language learning won't completely prepare a student for in-person communication. I've heard the same thing from one of my cousins that minored in Spanish before traveling. You want opportunities to use the language with a native as soon as you can - before - travel, if possible.

    • @benbowland
      @benbowland 3 года назад +6

      @@maribart4237 Luckily that's why they teach Mexican Spanish in Texas schools

  • @philraymond2543
    @philraymond2543 2 года назад +62

    Welcome to America. I have so much respect for the Korean people. I have 2 sisters-in-law who are Korean. One from the North (Yuen) and one from the South (NaYoung) They both live in California. Both of their families also live in America now, too. If you ever find yourself needing help or just want to talk to others who speak Korean and can share their experiences in America with you, I would be happy to put you in touch with them.

  • @ronrice2249
    @ronrice2249 Год назад +5

    You have adapted to America and the English language very well. We are honored to have you. I wish you the very best.

  • @frankieruiz1555
    @frankieruiz1555 3 года назад +150

    she seems to have such a pure joyful heart despite her struggles to be where she is today.

    • @williamyoung9401
      @williamyoung9401 Год назад

      A shame this innocent, free spirit needlessly spent 10 months in a Thailand prison. A literal translation of what Kim is doing to his own people.

    • @alphanerd7221
      @alphanerd7221 Год назад

      @@williamyoung9401 She wasn't in the prison for all that time.

    • @smithers4420
      @smithers4420 Год назад +2

      She is extremely privileged for a North Korean person. She is probably thankful and joyful because she knows that 99% of the people in her country have it much more difficult than her and for them it would have been much more challenging to escape. She was lucky to have a mother in that position.

    • @well_i_liked_it
      @well_i_liked_it Год назад

      ​@@williamyoung9401 Her family was loaded, she had zero problem getting out of North Korea. She and her family benefited from the regime. You think someone in her mothers position gets to that status without government approval? Who do you think she was getting the goods for? It is precisely because her family was rich that you have to do a background check. Anyone rich under that dictatorship is complicit and connected to the powers that be. What happened to her mother? Sounds like only half the story. If you are poor and you try to escape your family goes to the work camp.

  • @ptrsrfns
    @ptrsrfns 3 года назад +401

    I find Americans to be very friendly and sociable. Much friendlier than Canadians (I'm Canadian by the way).

    • @TimedRevolver
      @TimedRevolver 3 года назад +36

      Some of us just happen to be real awkward socially.

    • @twentyonegrams8617
      @twentyonegrams8617 3 года назад +81

      Awwww I love Canadians though. So polite and such authentically kind people. We're lucky to have such great neighbors 🇺🇲❤️🇨🇦

    • @pyramidhead8659
      @pyramidhead8659 3 года назад +30

      I know a few Canadian people myself.
      They're wonderful people.
      So, by extension, are you, and all Canadian people as a whole.
      This American is proud to call you friend.

    • @JonnyLullaby
      @JonnyLullaby 3 года назад +29

      We feel like you guys are the nice ones. lol

    • @hollybrooke322
      @hollybrooke322 3 года назад +22

      Well if that’s not just a top notch compliment I don’t know what is!!! Thank you!!

  • @Dave-mt4dh
    @Dave-mt4dh Год назад +9

    Thank you for sharing your experience! That was a beautiful story! Welcome to America and thanks for making us stronger in the beautiful cultural,ethnic,and positive values. I recently moved to Arizona for Los Angeles where we had a strong Korean American community.Korean Americans ROCK!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @KevinStoffel
    @KevinStoffel 2 года назад +10

    Always love hearing these kinds of stories! It's incredible how filtered our information about the world can be.
    Also, anyone who heard the music and though "Hey that's the KSP music!", should immediately friend me lol

    • @thisisnotajoke
      @thisisnotajoke Год назад

      Haha, I feel you regarding the music. First it was Minecraft, which was already surprising and then suddenly KSP!

  • @williamthomas7534
    @williamthomas7534 3 года назад +546

    Welcome to America young lady. I can’t imagine the horrors of living in North Korea. I really hope that you will end up owning your own business and prospering here.

    • @thatguyjimmie
      @thatguyjimmie 2 года назад +19

      I hope she becomes a millionaire so she can pay it forward to the North Korean people who escaped

    • @kellywiewall4928
      @kellywiewall4928 2 года назад +6

      What do you think she's doing now this video is a business

    • @kimyu7555
      @kimyu7555 2 года назад +5

      North Korea would be much better and not poor without American sanctions.

    • @A_Bit_of_Thought
      @A_Bit_of_Thought 2 года назад

      @@kimyu7555 North Korea would be much better off if it was a Capitalism based economy.

    • @jayantkumar159
      @jayantkumar159 2 года назад

      @@thatguyjimmie kdrama lol

  • @unseenentity326
    @unseenentity326 3 года назад +328

    She's got the American dialect down pat! She says, "like" like a lot! :)

    • @shyryTsr2k
      @shyryTsr2k 3 года назад +19

      That's more like a Californian thing 😅

    • @gavcom4060
      @gavcom4060 3 года назад +30

      you can tell that she watched a lot of Hollywood movies. very Californian

    • @dumbdude7698
      @dumbdude7698 3 года назад +2

      @buhao pengyou maybe because it's a common surname and also the name of dried seaweed which is a very common food

    • @dumbdude7698
      @dumbdude7698 3 года назад +1

      @buhao pengyou me too! And my first reply, sorry if it sounded offensive because I thought your first comment was in an offensive manner

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited 3 года назад +1

      She should try to drop that. Bad English. It's an easy habit to fall into. I find myself having to fight it off at times.

  • @CurtisDrew1
    @CurtisDrew1 Год назад +2

    I am pen pals with a Chinese girl. Met her through my buisness. She was a Buyers Rep for a Company I did buisness with. We became friends. One of these days she will get to come to America and my wife and I want her to come see us. And we plan on showing her North Texas while she's here. Would love to have her start a new life here. But that will be her decision. You are so inspiring to all of us!

  • @crimsonpak4640
    @crimsonpak4640 2 года назад +2

    You n Ur mother are very brave to have gone through such treacherous journey! So good to see that you are safe n well. Hope ur mother is well too. wishing u n your mother a much happiness in this beautiful God given country of ours.

  • @InGratiaDei
    @InGratiaDei 3 года назад +81

    I know I speak for many Americans when I say I'm so glad you made it here to America.

    • @redpyramid9697
      @redpyramid9697 2 года назад +3

      Same here.

    • @crybabylebongo
      @crybabylebongo 6 месяцев назад +1

      shes American, more american than the wakandians filling the prison system

  • @LakeBodomsReaper
    @LakeBodomsReaper 3 года назад +328

    I know this is kinda late, but welcome to America, we're glad to have you. Hope you're doing well!

    • @andrew-xr1de
      @andrew-xr1de 2 года назад +7

      Good luck in whatever you do here in the U.S.A. God bless you always.

    • @johnhall7850
      @johnhall7850 Год назад

      Hope she's deported back. Best Korea is best.

  • @kentd4762
    @kentd4762 2 года назад +2

    A wonderful young woman with a great story. She seems to be doing so well and is no doubt a real plus for our country.
    That she entered the country legally is even better.

  • @richardlahan7068
    @richardlahan7068 2 года назад +1

    Glad she's here. We need people like her to make our country better.

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater64 3 года назад +76

    Fabulous. Simply a delightful, pretty, motivated, intelligent young woman. I wish her the best.

  • @alexabadi7458
    @alexabadi7458 3 года назад +555

    America is a great country, and people like you will make USA even better.

    • @juangorsedin6657
      @juangorsedin6657 2 года назад +24

      America is a continent

    • @juangorsedin6657
      @juangorsedin6657 2 года назад +2

      Period

    • @alexabadi7458
      @alexabadi7458 2 года назад +20

      @@juangorsedin6657 I get your Point.

    • @Sebbylt
      @Sebbylt 2 года назад +61

      It's not perfect, as any other countries, but it's way better than NK, and yeah, overall, seems a really cool country

    • @boreragnarok666
      @boreragnarok666 2 года назад

      @@juangorsedin6657 .

  • @tonygSDWR
    @tonygSDWR 2 года назад +52

    I would like to hear the story of her escape, even for the elite of NK escape is harrowing. She is very lucky to not have been caught in China as well, there are forces in place that work with the locals to find escapees.
    Her mother being in business puts her in at least the middle class which is a far better life than those in the lowest tier, this class is so oppressed they don't even know they're being oppressed and are the majority.

    • @vueport99
      @vueport99 Год назад +1

      her mom must be doing really really well to be able to afford an apartment in Shanghai which is one of the most expensive cities to live in!

  • @gothbossbaby
    @gothbossbaby 2 года назад +1

    Her English is incredible, wow. Not to mention she is very pretty!

  • @katieoberst490
    @katieoberst490 3 года назад +43

    Oh wow!! Your foster family was Lutheran!! I grew up Lutheran and we had a lot of refugees at our church in Michigan. You're a very strong woman, I'm so proud of you for getting out of there so young!!

    • @katieoberst490
      @katieoberst490 2 года назад +2

      @David Wang Never said I was, I said I grew up Lutheran, big difference.

    • @gang-ridertv5433
      @gang-ridertv5433 2 года назад

      @@katieoberst490 In that case, REPENT AND BE BAPTISED YOU HEATHEN! There are people in this world like this girl that need your help. What are you doing?

    • @fecat93
      @fecat93 2 года назад

      Wish they had gotten the subtitle correct luzerne just looking at it before she spoke it I knew it must be Lutheran. They spelled orphan wrong also.
      People who go to church regularly are overwhelmingly charitable.

  • @Blztrls
    @Blztrls 3 года назад +73

    Wow, what an amazing story. I'm amazed that Evelyn was brave enough to come to the US alone without her mother. I hope her mother will be able to come too one day.

    • @sitbone3
      @sitbone3 3 года назад +11

      Her mother may be in prison for helping her daughter escape.

    • @calenfalathiel2444
      @calenfalathiel2444 3 года назад +6

      @@sitbone3 or knowing nk her mother might be dead

    • @HeyImTiP
      @HeyImTiP 3 года назад +1

      @@calenfalathiel2444 that’s fucked bruh

    • @cjayj442
      @cjayj442 3 года назад +15

      I think her mom might be in China or SK. There's another interview with this sweet girl and she talks about talking with her mom on the phone. So, mom is okay. Probably just wasn't allowed to immigrate to US due to her former business connections.

    • @BenState
      @BenState 3 года назад

      imagine the alternative then

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 Год назад +1

    That's so incredible she got to come to America. I hope she still is able to talk to her mother and family.

  • @frankkolton1780
    @frankkolton1780 2 года назад +14

    There is a large South Korean population in the Chicago suburb I live in. I often shop in the large Korean/Asian supermarket near me. The first thing you notice is they dress nicely and are all very polite, they keep their houses and property immaculate, and good education for children (both at school and their home environment) is paramount. They remind me of how middleclass America was in the 60s. There are both good neighbors and good citizens.

    • @jdwilmoth
      @jdwilmoth Год назад

      Are they don't claim to be oppressed like a certain race and they don't blame all your problems on the white man

  • @graemeroberts2935
    @graemeroberts2935 3 года назад +172

    I feel so blessed and fortunate to live in this wonderful, generous country. Imagine the goodness of all the people in Lutheran Family Services who look after visitors and immigrants so kindly.

    • @trustedsource2617
      @trustedsource2617 3 года назад +13

      It will not be a wonderful and generous country for long as the population is replaced with people who have no understanding of generosity. Enjoy your good feelings while they last, since they won't last long.

    • @sonofliberty8872
      @sonofliberty8872 3 года назад +14

      @@trustedsource2617 In rural areas we will remain.

    • @jaelynn7575
      @jaelynn7575 2 года назад +9

      @@sonofliberty8872 Yes, and my family and I love to come visit rural areas every summer and spend money supporting a smaller town and providing jobs for the people who live there. We've been doing it for generations.

    • @chevinbarghest8453
      @chevinbarghest8453 2 года назад

      ah she fell into the hands of some evangelical Lutherans ... I met some in central WA at the gun club. They wanted to machine gun Mexican children swimming the rio grande and lynch 'obviously guilty' ... They are forever trying to increase their tithe base...

    • @chrismcbride4839
      @chrismcbride4839 2 года назад +1

      @@chevinbarghest8453 the family was never said to be religious. The placement services were Lutheran. While you make snarky unfounded RUclips comments they were out helping. Have a nice day.

  • @mjlvnv
    @mjlvnv 3 года назад +83

    Thank you for letting us know what it’s really like for the North Korean people. I pray that one day soon they will all be free. I wish there was something we could do now to make their lives better. They deserve so much better

    • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel
      @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel 3 года назад +4

      🙌🏻 Yes I agree

    • @leedavis9576
      @leedavis9576 3 года назад +6

      You want to make their lives better ?
      Work against Communism and Dictatorships.

    • @pigs18
      @pigs18 3 года назад +3

      The two main reasons it hasn't happened is the power vacuum it would create and the financial cost that would be involved. There are two countries that could do it, but China doesn't want an American influence on its border and the US doesn't want China on the peninsula. So these people suffer because it's more convenient for both parties.

    • @ablam8
      @ablam8 2 года назад +1

      A big help to make your lives better would be for the US to drop the sanctions. same with Cuba. Venezuela.

  • @AL-fl4jk
    @AL-fl4jk 2 года назад +1

    There are a lot of good foster parents out there, but props to foster parents that take in near-adult, traumatized international children, it cannot be easy

  • @TsDwelling
    @TsDwelling 2 года назад +2

    The beautiful in the title isn't wrong. Love these stories. I'm happy that people are getting to live their best life here with us. That's how it should be.

  • @robtintelnot9107
    @robtintelnot9107 3 года назад +15

    Woah. She picked up clean English pretty quickly. I didn't need the subtitles. Smart girl. Good for her. Best of wishes.

    • @mitchellsmith4690
      @mitchellsmith4690 3 года назад +2

      Hearing impaired...I sometimes need subtitles for the evening news!

  • @mtcreations4218
    @mtcreations4218 3 года назад +25

    I'm happy, Evelyn, that you met Yeonmi Park and connected to other NK defectors. Best of luck in your future endeavors. Stay safe and healthy.

  • @johndamenillusionist4342
    @johndamenillusionist4342 2 года назад +1

    Great vid Evelyn😊...thanks for sharing. Much love❤️...also here in Chicago.

  • @binhhuynh7785
    @binhhuynh7785 Год назад +1

    Great for you. I myself escaped from Vietnam by boat after the Vietnam War.
    We are lucky to be here, live in the freedom country and have lot of opportunities.

  • @MrSirFluffy
    @MrSirFluffy 3 года назад +29

    I am very impressed with your mother, what a strong individual. Truly in a gem, the foresight and initiative she had is incredible.

  • @detritus10001
    @detritus10001 3 года назад +12

    Wow. I'm just glad she had the chance to live a better life. God bless her and her family. Her birth mother is my newest hero now.

  • @ricksprinkle8396
    @ricksprinkle8396 Год назад

    Amazing young lady. She has a humble and appreciative attitude and spreads joy. I wish her the best and thank you for a wonderful and inspiring interview. Your English is very good!

  • @JoseVelasquez-dt5cn
    @JoseVelasquez-dt5cn 2 года назад +2

    This was a great video. I would love to learn some more adventures Evelyn experienced when first coming to America. Maybe some culture shock moments would be cool. Thanks for the video.

  • @retiredguyseattle2phoenix534
    @retiredguyseattle2phoenix534 3 года назад +62

    Eveline, you have a lot of positive energy with a great sense of humor considering all that you had to go through to get to the U.S. Wish you the best for your future. You have so much to offer. Keep on sharing your experiences as it will add perspective to those who take our freedom for granted.

  • @peagles17
    @peagles17 3 года назад +82

    Love hearing stories like this. It takes a lot of courage starting your life over in the face of uncertainty. You are an inspiration to all. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @ishniana
    @ishniana 2 года назад

    Love learning about this from her perspective. Very informative and eye opening.

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson8524 Год назад

    So cool! That's what is all about! Props out to the family.

  • @stuartthompson5003
    @stuartthompson5003 3 года назад +36

    I'm so happy for her, that she made it out of north Korea alive. What a brave woman. Praise God!!

  • @pyramidhead8659
    @pyramidhead8659 3 года назад +162

    Welcome to the U.S., Evelyn.
    This American already likes you.

  • @henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2
    @henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2 2 года назад +1

    What a brave woman quietly escape North Korea 🇰🇵 and safely WELCOME in America, The United States 🇺🇸 prayers 🙏 from Philippines.

  • @ESponge2000
    @ESponge2000 Год назад

    So happy came to our country and if anything makes it happier it’s having you part of it, have fun here and be all of who you want to be always.

  • @mossrun
    @mossrun 3 года назад +15

    I wish you success. You seem to be the kind of person that will enrich our nation and be a real
    comfort to the friends you make. I love your sweet honest nature. I feel you will do great things.

  • @Cris-em9tn
    @Cris-em9tn 3 года назад +359

    Great video as always. But at 4:00, I'm pretty sure she said Lutheran family. It's a branch of Christianity here.

    • @NarnianLady
      @NarnianLady 3 года назад +23

      yes, she did. :)

    • @thomashiggins9320
      @thomashiggins9320 3 года назад +23

      Basically, an agency operated by the Lutheran Church to find foster homes for children in need.
      Once she was placed, she enjoyed the same child support services as any other child without a family -- but no more than that.

    • @CaptainFrost32
      @CaptainFrost32 3 года назад +13

      Translator had no clue how to type Lutheran Family Services. I worked one summer at a retirement center next door to the children's center. Cradle to the grave, they support the family.

    • @jeffburnham6611
      @jeffburnham6611 3 года назад +13

      @@thomashiggins9320 agreed. It's probably the faith of her foster family (she didn't state what her own religious preference was) so its makes the adjustment to a new country easier. The same could be said for Catholic Charities.

    • @Zanroff
      @Zanroff 3 года назад +4

      I thought the same.

  • @roncarlson228
    @roncarlson228 2 года назад

    Great video Evelyn, enjoyed listening to you.

  • @bogartleeblues
    @bogartleeblues 2 года назад

    She is adorable. So sweet.

  • @jameshoopes6467
    @jameshoopes6467 3 года назад +17

    The funny thing is that her pronunciation is better than the closed captioning.

    • @philgoodpaster3161
      @philgoodpaster3161 3 года назад +3

      The closed captioning is voice recognition software. It very often makes mistakes

  • @Thetequilashooter1
    @Thetequilashooter1 3 года назад +8

    You’re a beautiful person inside and out. You’re very humble, thankful towards others, and very kind. I wish more people are like you. From America, I really and sincerely wish you the best.

  • @williamlowry8663
    @williamlowry8663 Год назад +1

    I have a Chinese daughter, Russian wife, and a Russian step son his wife was born in Ukraine. I was born in the US I'm 1/2 German so welcome to the US. Enjoy

  • @fortheloveofdog5622
    @fortheloveofdog5622 2 года назад

    Best of luck Evelyn...'lash angel'.....you will go far in life - you have a great attitude and are so grateful and humble.

  • @TheKatarinaGiselle
    @TheKatarinaGiselle 3 года назад +5

    Wow..her mom was so brave giving her up for a better life! All parents want is the best for their children. 💓

    • @TheKatarinaGiselle
      @TheKatarinaGiselle 3 года назад

      @Shadow Of Wiggin I admire all people that are brave enough to do this for anybody they unconditionally love. That is up love right there!

  • @dennisschmidt975
    @dennisschmidt975 3 года назад +8

    I'm happy she is here with us, I hope her mother is safe and is able to come here too.

  • @davemmar
    @davemmar Год назад

    I enjoyed your perspective. I am also sorry that you had to endure everything you went through to escape, but it takes a strong person to survive that and strong people will do well in life. I wish you the best.

  • @thomast4829
    @thomast4829 2 года назад +23

    She seems like 99% of other people who immigrate to this country. Wants to make a better life for herself, brings her unique culture and drive which is all part of helping make this country (in my opinion) awesome. Very happy she was able to escape the regime she was under. I wish her nothing but absolute success!

    • @ptbelttactics
      @ptbelttactics 9 месяцев назад

      No she is a real asylum seeker. The others are come to make money and bleed the system dry. More than 1% of them are out doing crime and racking up DUIs.

    • @kenneth9874
      @kenneth9874 8 месяцев назад

      Yeah, real immigrants, not illegal invaders...

  • @craigjovanovich6450
    @craigjovanovich6450 3 года назад +8

    I'm so grateful for DIMPLE. The stories of N. Koreans that you've shared filled a desire of mine. Thank you for the work you do. Great to see another Chicago-based person from N. Korea as well (we're blessed with hosting Yeonmi Park)!

  • @JimiGosu
    @JimiGosu 2 года назад +2

    Glad to have you in our country, Evelyn! And I'm happy to know you're doing well here. We're better with you here. ^_^

  • @dereknicholls7504
    @dereknicholls7504 2 года назад

    Nice, genuine young lady.....deserves to do well.

  • @bobdavis7518
    @bobdavis7518 3 года назад +7

    Isn't she just adorable...these are the kind of people we welcome here. She actually wants to start a business. I guess that puts her ahead of me... I'm clueless when it comes to such things. Maybe I should leave and make room for one more like her! 🕺

    • @rickmyrick5470
      @rickmyrick5470 2 года назад

      So if she wasn't adorable she would not be welcome?

  • @sjgavenger37
    @sjgavenger37 3 года назад +15

    She speaks very good english. Didn't really need the subtitles. I wish her well and the best.

  • @VendErre
    @VendErre Год назад

    5:35, that's the most adorable thing I've seen in a long time. Look how happy she is.

  • @joey6818
    @joey6818 Год назад +1

    God bless you. May you find lasting peace, love, happiness and own a successful business. Life in North Korea must have been tough, it was very brave of you to move to America. Thank you for sharing. Welcome to America!

  • @amberm2777
    @amberm2777 3 года назад +5

    Oh she's so sweet! I'm happy she found freedom ❤️

  • @Deuce02339
    @Deuce02339 3 года назад +9

    So glad you are doing well, and was willing to do this interview. Thank you for telling your story. I hope it helps open up more homes for those able & willing to make it out of NK.

  • @davidg.3644
    @davidg.3644 6 месяцев назад

    What a little Doll - ALL the BEST Evelyn.!.

  • @dannycole319
    @dannycole319 Год назад

    Thanks for your story. And, congratulations on your good fortune-triumphing-over-your-bad-fortune. Will use this to help me with the uplifting of my depression, when it kicks in. Sometimes, it seems better to have had parents (or a parent) that is truly a good part of one's life through hard times, journeying into way easier times. Rather than, having had abusive parents (whatever kind of abuse) in a free country, then believed yourself to be (or 'felt') poverty-stricken for lifetimes.

  • @saltrock9642
    @saltrock9642 3 года назад +3

    She is a better American than some people who were born here. Thanks for coming and glad you are staying. 🇺🇸

    • @ronmm5121
      @ronmm5121 3 года назад

      Whole heartedly agree

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss100 3 года назад +4

    Great interview! It is individuals like this young woman who make America great! Thank you for coming to our nation. We're very glad that you're here.

  • @MrRonfrank
    @MrRonfrank 6 месяцев назад +1

    Very happy you are here.

  • @intelligence0321
    @intelligence0321 6 месяцев назад

    Very happy to see this story. I wish her the best best. God bless her as her family.

  • @MrLkg721
    @MrLkg721 3 года назад +4

    Wow! I am always amazed to hear these stories. Thank you Evelyn. (she has such a beautiful heart).

  • @unholydriver4987
    @unholydriver4987 2 года назад +49

    I see 376 "thumbs down" for this video, and I can only surmise what type of people would dislike your story. I'm very happy for you, and very proud that our country makes you feel safe and happy.

    • @That_Guy5575
      @That_Guy5575 2 года назад +1

      Well, you don't have to worry about the number of downvotes now lol

    • @JK-br1mu
      @JK-br1mu 2 года назад

      mostly far left criminals

    • @jollyandwaylo
      @jollyandwaylo 2 года назад

      @@JK-br1mu You think the immigrants are far left criminals?

    • @JK-br1mu
      @JK-br1mu 2 года назад

      @@jollyandwaylo you have difficulty following conversations?

    • @jollyandwaylo
      @jollyandwaylo 2 года назад +1

      Well, you could not have meant that the far left doesn't like immigrants since it is the far right that fears immigrants so that was the only other choice in your snarky four word phrase.

  • @diabeticdaniel7848
    @diabeticdaniel7848 2 года назад +8

    I've now heard more than ten different stories on this topic and it's still as inspiring as the first time i heard it. Thanks for the heartwarming and enlightening content :)

  • @NoelMcGinnis
    @NoelMcGinnis 2 года назад +2

    You’re a beautiful person and I hope you have the best life here. I lived in Korea for years and I even married a Korean. I know a lot about the plight of
    North Korea. I am so happy for you. I wish you all the best!

  • @joespradley2323
    @joespradley2323 3 года назад +4

    Welcome to America! I spent two tours in South Korea back in the 1980’s and loved the people, the culture and food. I’ve heard a lot of bad things about North Korea and I am happy you made it out. Many blessings to you and your new life in the great USA🙏🏼🌹

  • @jerryumfress9030
    @jerryumfress9030 3 года назад +32

    It's amazing that children born in North Korea have within their spirit the desire to be free. They don't even know what freedom really is but in their hearts they want a better life, and the desire to travel, to be able to eat nourishing food and to laugh and be truly happy

    • @larryxiang822
      @larryxiang822 3 года назад +3

      I think much of it has to do with the smuggling of south korean media into NK, such as k-dramas which portray freedom. They aren’t completely isolated from
      the outside world. But there is also an instinctive desire for freedome too.

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited 3 года назад +2

      It's interesting they look to the USA to fulfill that dream while idiots already in this country tear it down and complain about what a terrible place the country is.

    • @craycraywolf6726
      @craycraywolf6726 3 года назад +2

      @@1940limited It definitely needs work. America is great but we are not superior and many issues need resolved.

    • @zeged34
      @zeged34 Год назад

      Its because her mother went to china frequently and had information and told her things about america

  • @JustMe99999
    @JustMe99999 Год назад

    I'm glad this woman came to America. I hope she has a wonderful life here.

  • @DouglasThomasUSMC
    @DouglasThomasUSMC 2 года назад +1

    She is lovely, and what a nice personality!

  • @MrMountainchris
    @MrMountainchris 3 года назад +29

    Really makes you realize how lucky we are here in America. Even with all the problems we've had in the last few years!

    • @Xavanux
      @Xavanux 3 года назад +13

      It's also why we should be thankful for living in this country.
      The country isn't war-torn, it isn't a shithole, and the people here are generally all very nice and welcoming.
      The ones saying America are shit have NEVER left the United States nor their comfy little homes or Twitter feeds. They don't realize how good we have got it here.
      It's a PRIVILEGE to live and be born here.

    • @indigowendigo8165
      @indigowendigo8165 3 года назад +1

      It may not exactly be political or anything, but many people have problems with stuff like dysfunctional families or bullying in which they wonder if things might be different in some kind of different time and place...
      Don't say that America is so perfect like that, you have no idea how bad some people might have it...

    • @ironsandhammers359
      @ironsandhammers359 3 года назад +2

      the mass hysteria, guilt or the greed and selfishness that is where our nations problems lie and it is because of mainly so called marxists and power hungry politicians

    • @opscore92
      @opscore92 3 года назад +1

      @@indigowendigo8165 nobody said america was perfect, also bullying and dysfunctional families can happen anywhere

    • @tubekulose
      @tubekulose Год назад

      Lucky in the US? You are modest.

  • @cdtaylor7732
    @cdtaylor7732 3 года назад +6

    I’m so happy you’re in America! I hope you get to achieve all your dreams and that you always feel happy and content here!

  • @RNemy509
    @RNemy509 2 года назад +1

    I'm glad you're having a positive experience here in the states...follow your dream!!

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl Год назад

    I love & admire the Korean people! Their spirit & their heart are so inspiring ❤
    Welcome to America and May you find all you desire here!

  • @crandallfamily661
    @crandallfamily661 3 года назад +9

    Her English is amazing. Im happy I found this RUclips page. I like to learn about different cultures and North Korea has always interested me. The things your people go though is horrible. I’m happy to hear you and your mother are living a happy life now.

    • @HKim0072
      @HKim0072 3 года назад

      You should go to the NK “official” RUclips site. It’s quite comical.

    • @1940limited
      @1940limited 3 года назад

      Imagine how difficult it must be to learn English when you cme from a country that doesn't even use the same alphabet.

  • @julie.1081
    @julie.1081 3 года назад +8

    I'm so incredibly impressed with your English skills! Welcome to the US!

  • @michaelkelly9442
    @michaelkelly9442 Год назад

    I am happy you made it safe and sound to the states. God bless❤

  • @stpariah9609
    @stpariah9609 2 года назад

    Much love! I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Keep up the great content.