안녕하세요! I'm a U.S. Army officer stationed in Korea right now, and it's one of my life goals to see North Koreans freed. I am learning as much about the culture and history as I can, so I can help our leaders make better decisions regarding North Korea. I've been watching your videos, and they're an invaluable source of knowledge and perspective! Keep it up, one day all Koreans will be free.
I also hope, one day, all Koreans will be free, but the biggest problem is China. They could easily turn their back on DPRK, but on the other hand, they don't want American influence in their back yard. If Korea would be reunited, China would have the US next to their border, and i highly doubt they would ever want this. Same happened with the EU expansion into former eastern European states.Russia immediately reacted by taking Crimea, (because of their navy base there) and gave support to the rebels in Eastern Ukraine. This all about geo-politics.Not about people. Sad but true.
@@lex1945 both you and the other comment are absolutely correct. I can't do much at this moment but there's special career paths in the Army that focus on geo-politics and diplomacy within a region. In this case, East Asia. That's what I'm aiming for. Then at least I can give good advice to leaders as an expert in this area. That is probably the best that's possible to do within the military. The best solution requires a truly good leader as commander-in-chief who cares about these issues. That's much harder to find.
@@3ndl3ssch0as6 I've already identified myself as a military officer, so I won't speak either way about my current commander-in-chief. I can say though, in general, that it's never a good idea to be friendly with dictators, including Kim Jong Un.
I was shocked when you mentioned that North Korean workers were being sent to work in Poland! I grew up there and I had no clue about the practice :( Luckily, according to the reports Poland sent all the workers back home in 2019.. I hope China, Russia and other countries follow and stop allowing Kim Jong to benefit from human trafficking.. Thank you for speaking up and sharing your eye opening stories with us, you're so brave and inspiring. I love your videos ❤︎
I work in the medical field and I’ve wondered what the healthcare system is like in NK. It’s sad to me that North Koreans have to be given these horrible drugs in the place of anesthesia for procedures. Could you do another video elaborating a bit more about the healthcare system in NK?
Happy face Cuba for its size and population has a much better healthcare system than what you would expect. Although the doctors are paid like peons. Although I would never want to live under a communist, or any other type of dictatorship, if it was a choice between living in Cuba, or living in North Korea? No choice; in Cuba you aren't as likely to starve as you are in North Korea
Let me tell you that you have my total admiration. You've been through such terrible things, worse than any horror fiction book, and yet you try hard to teach and smile sweetly, fearlessly. I hope you are very happy and have the life you deserve. I wish that one day all North Koreans can be free like you. And I wish you the best! thank you for exist.
Very interesting and informative! Lines up with other sources I have seen. But I do worry for your safety. Please be very careful. A charming and talented lady like you deserves a good life!
I definitely see this channel reaching a million subs in the future. Always interesting content and insightful perspectives. Your videos always remind me to always be grateful for what you have since you never realize what you have until it’s gone. Maybe you can do a video on North Korean schools abroad like in Japan or videos on how the North Korean government is structured or possible faction battles in the party. Keep up the great work 👍.
WOW! I just came across your channel. You are so much more informative then the NK documentaries on RUclips..... Thank you so so much and u are an inspiration and an incredibly strong person, especially escaping NK!🙏❤️ Lots of ❤️ from New Zealand! Keep up the awesome content 🙂👍
My god... I'm from Poland and this is the first time I hear that there are North Korean workers in my country. I wish we could do something about this... this is heartbreaking
I was actually in hospital in the UK when the North Koreans hacked it. What I found weird is that they hacked a very socialist part of our country (free healthcare). Tbf it didn’t affect much apart from waiting times, just meant I was in more pain with my broken arm lol
I'm fairly certain it was a demonstration of power. Doesn't matter if the aspect they attacked is very socialist ( healthcare ) because north Korea is nationalistic before it's socialist
About 10 years ago we went on an adventure from Harbin China to the east. We were able to go through a couple of the abandoned factory camps that had been staffed with North Korean workers. When we found one that was in operation it looked like an active prison camp. We came upon a logging team where we found 2 North Korean workers sitting on a log smoking. I said Hello in Korean, they perked up and said hello back. Before any other words could be said, Korean looking soldiers with no uniform markings came up to us with guns at the ready. We waved at them and left.
OMG! Now that you mention it, some time ago we had sooooo many Koreans come to build a highway in Poland, Poznan but I just assumed they were South Korea! But it makes sense, Poland cannot pay them as much as South Korea... And they all wore those plane khaki outfits that looked really poor...
MuddyDuck Hey I dont believe Yeonmi is being serious. She is being sarcastic 😋 She knows more about NK then either one of us and I she knows more then anyone how not so dear of a leader Kim Jung-Un is 👿
I am living in Poland all my life, 50 yrs, lots of traveling through my country during that time. I have NEVER seen or heard of single korean person in my country working. I know there are students from South Korea. We are very homogenous nation, every other race stands out visibly. I think that is a mistake to quote Poland within this list.
These things are all horrific but the worst part about it for me is the fact that he doesn’t use any of these to help his own people.. like if you’re gonna sell drugs to the world, at least use the money to buy food.. for the soldiers at the very least that way they’ll be strong enough to fight for you
For all the stories I have heard about NK, I still believe that God is working for His people there. The evil that runs the country shall one time be put to an end. Let's continue praying for the innocent people of NK. May they one day know what it means to be living in the world
Praying won't do anything. Bringing down a dictator takes massive firepower, not religion. As long as the Norks don't actively threaten (i.e. attack) the USA, then why would American troops risk their asses to take out their dictator? They're already involved in wars in the Middle East, how many wars does a country need to be involved in simultaneously? Not that I'm pro-Nork or anything, fuck dictatorships :)
From research abt 2 yrs ago, there ARE regular, mandatory meetings where the people gather to "confess" any thoughts, deeds or actions against Dear Leader or the Govmt, by themselves, friends, family, coworkers or neighbors. You are to confess any knowledge of subversion or escape planning. Who, what, when, where, why MUST be disclosed. If something happens and you knew about it but didn't confess it, you might "disappear" along with who knows who else who knew.
Do not lose hope. I was born in a comunist country which is no longer a comunist country. People in Poland did it, so others can too. All is needed is enough people with the same idea, the same goal.
Hi Yeonmi, I want to say that you are a great heroine, and I wish you the absolute best especially during this time! How have you been doing lately? Hope you are doing well! 🤗🤗 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (From USA)
Kim Jong Un has *thousands* of resorts?? North Korea isn't even that big of a country. This guy's selfishness has no limits. And the fact he is selling nuclear weapon technology to other countries and nobody is doing anything to stop it is beyond frightening. God, what does our future hold.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Kim Jung Un and the life behind North Korea. Your videos provide the in depth critique of what it is really like to live in North Korea, better than the BBC documentaries I have watched from time to time.
A few mounths ago here in the Netherlands a lot whiskey and other very expensive drinks were intercept while these things was to be smuggled to North Korea. It is very sure that they were ment for Kim Jong Un. The worth was over 10 millioen dollar.
Aegi Omoni: Sorry to be a bother, but the weapons at 7:19 are actually Rapier surface-to-air missiles built by British Aerospace. Admittedly, they do look a lot like S-135 Goa missiles. I saw some on display, and I jokingly called them a friendly threat!
I hadn't appreciated how much dear leader's nuclear threats distracts the world from the suffering he has caused to your people. Humanity benefits from your courage and insight!
Hi Yeonmi, I have read your book and feel really angry about what has you been pass thru. I want to ask, are your life being dangerous from North Korea assasin?
Even if N Korea could open up, it would not be likely to gain dominance like China, simply because of its comparatively small population. Also unlikely to be much of a trading partner as long as it retains its nuclear weapons. At best, it could become like Vietnam - if it got rid of its nuclear program.
8.50 ....There are tons of North Korean ppl in there areas. That cannot be!! He treats human beings in the most horrific and soul destroying ways. Seeing our fellow brothers and sisters in these living conditions is just heartbreaking. I am so GLAD for your channel. Or I don't think I would know nearly as much as what you report to us. I will be praying for our fellow human beings. 🙏💕💕
안녕하세요! I'm a U.S. Army officer stationed in Korea right now, and it's one of my life goals to see North Koreans freed. I am learning as much about the culture and history as I can, so I can help our leaders make better decisions regarding North Korea. I've been watching your videos, and they're an invaluable source of knowledge and perspective! Keep it up, one day all Koreans will be free.
Good luck.
I also hope, one day, all Koreans will be free, but the biggest problem is China. They could easily turn their back on DPRK, but on the other hand, they don't want American influence in their back yard. If Korea would be reunited, China would have the US next to their border, and i highly doubt they would ever want this. Same happened with the EU expansion into former eastern European states.Russia immediately reacted by taking Crimea, (because of their navy base there) and gave support to the rebels in Eastern Ukraine. This all about geo-politics.Not about people. Sad but true.
@@lex1945 both you and the other comment are absolutely correct. I can't do much at this moment but there's special career paths in the Army that focus on geo-politics and diplomacy within a region. In this case, East Asia. That's what I'm aiming for. Then at least I can give good advice to leaders as an expert in this area. That is probably the best that's possible to do within the military. The best solution requires a truly good leader as commander-in-chief who cares about these issues. That's much harder to find.
You voted for trump right?
@@3ndl3ssch0as6 I've already identified myself as a military officer, so I won't speak either way about my current commander-in-chief. I can say though, in general, that it's never a good idea to be friendly with dictators, including Kim Jong Un.
I was shocked when you mentioned that North Korean workers were being sent to work in Poland! I grew up there and I had no clue about the practice :( Luckily, according to the reports Poland sent all the workers back home in 2019.. I hope China, Russia and other countries follow and stop allowing Kim Jong to benefit from human trafficking.. Thank you for speaking up and sharing your eye opening stories with us, you're so brave and inspiring. I love your videos ❤︎
I was surprised too! Never heard about it.
North Korean students studied with me in Warsaw 8 years ago
Really glad Poland stopped this.. I really hope Putin will put a stop to it aswel in Russia!
Me neither! Had no idea. Luckily this operation has been stopped
Well, that is a dream that won't come true I'm afraid. Especially after they started the war in Ukraine
This was mind blowing... yet I hope North Korea is free from the kim dominance
Yeah ain't gonna happen
I work in the medical field and I’ve wondered what the healthcare system is like in NK. It’s sad to me that North Koreans have to be given these horrible drugs in the place of anesthesia for procedures. Could you do another video elaborating a bit more about the healthcare system in NK?
I bet Cuba is no different.
Happy face Cuba for its size and population has a much better healthcare system than what you would expect. Although the doctors are paid like peons. Although I would never want to live under a communist, or any other type of dictatorship, if it was a choice between living in Cuba, or living in North Korea? No choice; in Cuba you aren't as likely to starve as you are in North Korea
You are a beautiful person! Thanks for your insight on North
Korea! Love you!❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
Let me tell you that you have my total admiration. You've been through such terrible things, worse than any horror fiction book, and yet you try hard to teach and smile sweetly, fearlessly.
I hope you are very happy and have the life you deserve. I wish that one day all North Koreans can be free like you.
And I wish you the best! thank you for exist.
@Vincent Cooper so brave. Be careful. Take care.
I'm glad you made it out!!! I wish there was a way to get more and more out.
Very interesting and informative! Lines up with other sources I have seen. But I do worry for your safety. Please be very careful. A charming and talented lady like you deserves a good life!
This is really a fantastic channel, I share it all the time. Very well thought out and professional presentation. THANK YOU! 👍
I definitely see this channel reaching a million subs in the future. Always interesting content and insightful perspectives. Your videos always remind me to always be grateful for what you have since you never realize what you have until it’s gone. Maybe you can do a video on North Korean schools abroad like in Japan or videos on how the North Korean government is structured or possible faction battles in the party. Keep up the great work 👍.
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Summary
1) hacking
2) selling drugs
3) selling weapons
4) human trafficking
5) counterfeiting u.s. dollar bills
Thanks! I’m learning a lot!
To be honest if it weren't for the sanctions I don't think they will be doing 90% of those things
Be the hacking which every country individual can do and the arms industry is the worlds oldest industry
Sounds like a villain in a Bond movie.
Yep
I could watch you all day, you are so informative, insightful, compelling, and beautiful.
In Berlin there was a big cheap Hostel on the property of the North Korean embassy until the German goverment closed it. It was around 7€/night.
I think NK gets alot of assistance in cyber warfare from CCP
There's no other way, NK can't even keep their electricity on.
NK is the CHAZ of the CCP
@@OddZodd I’ve never seen a more accurate statement lmao
Yeonmi, God Bless you, and please be safe. I watched the poisoning of his brother, that shook me to my core, be careful.
WOW! I just came across your channel. You are so much more informative then the NK documentaries on RUclips..... Thank you so so much and u are an inspiration and an incredibly strong person, especially escaping NK!🙏❤️ Lots of ❤️ from New Zealand! Keep up the awesome content 🙂👍
My god... I'm from Poland and this is the first time I hear that there are North Korean workers in my country. I wish we could do something about this... this is heartbreaking
“Ice”is the slang term for the drug methamphetamine. Also thank you for keeping me informed, I love your channel
The best ice in Japan supposedly comes from North Korea
God bless u Yeonmi 😇🙏🏻 I am happy u are here in US. Your topics and insight give people real food for thought 😊
Thanks for the info ❤ my friend
I was actually in hospital in the UK when the North Koreans hacked it. What I found weird is that they hacked a very socialist part of our country (free healthcare). Tbf it didn’t affect much apart from waiting times, just meant I was in more pain with my broken arm lol
I'm fairly certain it was a demonstration of power. Doesn't matter if the aspect they attacked is very socialist ( healthcare ) because north Korea is nationalistic before it's socialist
About 10 years ago we went on an adventure from Harbin China to the east. We were able to go through a couple of the abandoned factory camps that had been staffed with North Korean workers. When we found one that was in operation it looked like an active prison camp. We came upon a logging team where we found 2 North Korean workers sitting on a log smoking. I said Hello in Korean, they perked up and said hello back. Before any other words could be said, Korean looking soldiers with no uniform markings came up to us with guns at the ready. We waved at them and left.
OMG! Now that you mention it, some time ago we had sooooo many Koreans come to build a highway in Poland, Poznan but I just assumed they were South Korea! But it makes sense, Poland cannot pay them as much as South Korea... And they all wore those plane khaki outfits that looked really poor...
Yeonmi...💗💗💗💗
Congratulations - after my previous comment, you managed an entire episode without calling Kim Jong-un ‘Dear Leader’ 👍
Yay!! I have given my best ❤️
Your care and feedback means so much to me. Thank you!
MuddyDuck Hey I dont believe Yeonmi is being serious. She is being sarcastic 😋
She knows more about NK then either one of us and I she knows more then anyone how not so dear of a leader Kim Jung-Un is 👿
@@YeonmiParkOfficial very good job! We are proud of you!
Would Dear Scumbag be acceptable?
@@getprobed838 not just acceptable, but a must😌
I am living in Poland all my life, 50 yrs, lots of traveling through my country during that time. I have NEVER seen or heard of single korean person in my country working. I know there are students from South Korea. We are very homogenous nation, every other race stands out visibly. I think that is a mistake to quote Poland within this list.
Thanks for another awesome and fascinating video!
Wow thank you for your information yeonmi 👍
Thank you for the information. I had already read about some of their methods, but it was nice to listen to a summary of them all together.
I love your videos! They’re very interesting!
I believe you Yoenmi. Thank you for the information, you’re so brave. God bless and protect you. God loves you❣️
I really wish you, Evelyn and y'all's joint channel had ads in y'all's videos. I would definitely watch those ads.
We’re behind you Yeonmi ✌️💕
I just bought your book, I can’t wait to read it!
Dear Yeonmi , you really person that can ispire . Hello from Russia ♥️
Thank you for this awesome important video
You are so brave! May God keep you close and protect you always. Thank you for being such a powerful force for Good. 🙏
Wow! Excellent content! You are a smart chickie Yeonmi! I'm continuing to pray for your safety and for God to keep giving you wisdom. Sending love! 💕🥰
Your parents gave you the perfect name Yeonmi...meaning beautiful 🌷🌻
Thank you for speaking out!
These things are all horrific but the worst part about it for me is the fact that he doesn’t use any of these to help his own people.. like if you’re gonna sell drugs to the world, at least use the money to buy food.. for the soldiers at the very least that way they’ll be strong enough to fight for you
Thank you for having a channel. Great info.
Very good warnings. Thank you.
Thanks for the information in detail ❤ my friend.
-From India
There is soooooo much in this world that is wrong💔 Where do we start to make things right and make a change!?
You are a awesome girl! You have a kind heart and that’s why god let’s you go to a free country and live your own life ! 👍😊❤️
The NSA and CIA need to go on the offensive against North Korean hackers.
For all the stories I have heard about NK, I still believe that God is working for His people there. The evil that runs the country shall one time be put to an end. Let's continue praying for the innocent people of NK. May they one day know what it means to be living in the world
Praying won't do anything. Bringing down a dictator takes massive firepower, not religion.
As long as the Norks don't actively threaten (i.e. attack) the USA, then why would American troops risk their asses to take out their dictator? They're already involved in wars in the Middle East, how many wars does a country need to be involved in simultaneously?
Not that I'm pro-Nork or anything, fuck dictatorships :)
Good job of reporting!
Thank you,
Doesn't sound like a nation, more like a gangster...
I absolutely adore your channel, and I have the utmost respect for you and your cause.
Do you ever worry about retaliation from the DPRK?
Sad to do that to your population! I can't believe he has lasted as long as he has.
Hi Yeonmi!! Kiss from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷.
Thank you so much for looking out for the United States of our and your America. God bless you.
What is a self criticism session? Maybe next vlog you can touch base on this.
I would also like to know about that criticism issue. Sounds like a page out of Scientology!
From research abt 2 yrs ago, there ARE regular, mandatory meetings where the people gather to "confess" any thoughts, deeds or actions against Dear Leader or the Govmt, by themselves, friends, family, coworkers or neighbors. You are to confess any knowledge of subversion or escape planning. Who, what, when, where, why MUST be disclosed. If something happens and you knew about it but didn't confess it, you might "disappear" along with who knows who else who knew.
Self explanatory [You think ]?
@@LadyAdakStillStands - thank you... i literally just asked that comment...
Wow. Didn't know that they have such a huge threat. But how can any individual like you and I stop/prevent this threat?
Thank you for your videos. I’m glad I found your channel. You’re teaching me so much ♥️
This is such a BIG TEA to authorities!
You are Amazing and Beautiful...I wish you a life of Happiness.❤😉👍😊
Wow! You are brave girl.
people to learn how to work and live off the grid
Do not lose hope. I was born in a comunist country which is no longer a comunist country. People in Poland did it, so others can too. All is needed is enough people with the same idea, the same goal.
Hallo yeonmi how are you doing? i want to read your book. How can i find? from Germany.thank you.
nahom okubamichal try Book Depositary to get the book
In German the book is called "Mut zur Freiheit - Meine Flucht aus Nordkorea". :)
@@lesevogelthyria Danke
Hi Yeonmi, I want to say that you are a great heroine, and I wish you the absolute best especially during this time! How have you been doing lately? Hope you are doing well! 🤗🤗 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (From USA)
Kim Jong Un has *thousands* of resorts?? North Korea isn't even that big of a country. This guy's selfishness has no limits.
And the fact he is selling nuclear weapon technology to other countries and nobody is doing anything to stop it is beyond frightening. God, what does our future hold.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Kim Jung Un and the life behind North Korea. Your videos provide the in depth critique of what it is really like to live in North Korea, better than the BBC documentaries I have watched from time to time.
Love your content, USA ❤️🤍💙
The world is watching...
Thx for info and welcome to the USA
If only KJU's millenialism took him in a different direction - how different things would be.
Fantastic channel of yours..Keep it up...Godbless you and ur family🥰🥰
I learn so much from your channel.
Just found your channel and 💘 love it. Are you not in fear of your safety from this horrible regime?
Of all the North Koreans I have seen, wonder why Kim Jong Un is the only one who looks over weight?
Sadly, Kim jong-un and the elite north Koreans are the ones who can afford food, the rest of the population are malnourished.
He is playing it different to his Dad. Very scary to think what the world will look like in twenty years and who will be running it.
Your English is excellent
A few mounths ago here in the Netherlands a lot whiskey and other very expensive drinks were intercept while these things was to be smuggled to North Korea. It is very sure that they were ment for Kim Jong Un. The worth was over 10 millioen dollar.
Im definitely enjoying the channel, but would you be able to increase the volume? I am at max but it's still a bit soft :(
Great work from Canada 🇨🇦. Your looking professional. Who would have thought? Eating grasshoppers to survive and your story on survival. Wow.
Aegi Omoni: Sorry to be a bother, but the weapons at 7:19 are actually Rapier surface-to-air missiles built by British Aerospace. Admittedly, they do look a lot like S-135 Goa missiles. I saw some on display, and I jokingly called them a friendly threat!
Your awesome
He sounds more like a mobster than a king. Just on a huge scale.
u deserve 10m subs
I hadn't appreciated how much dear leader's nuclear threats distracts the world from the suffering he has caused to your people. Humanity benefits from your courage and insight!
Gets some Yeonmi 👍🏻👩🏻💼
Hi Yeonmi, I have read your book and feel really angry about what has you been pass thru. I want to ask, are your life being dangerous from North Korea assasin?
Thank you for telling us all this
Thank you for all of your knowledge on North Korea
Great informative video. Thank you very much!
Was just wondering when enough is going to be enough
Thank you for the info.
yes cyber warfare is as important and if not more so in certain situations 😳
Even if N Korea could open up, it would not be likely to gain dominance like China, simply because of its comparatively small population. Also unlikely to be much of a trading partner as long as it retains its nuclear weapons. At best, it could become like Vietnam - if it got rid of its nuclear program.
Without reading the comments. or watching the cute korean girl
He prints it
We Indians stand against China ❤❤❤
Btw love your videos
Do you mean the government? That’s fine but standing against the people is racist
Your English is VG & presentation is easily understood
I had NO idea.. Does anyone? They make drugs, sponsor human trafficking WHAT
what a smart beutiful girl
8.50 ....There are tons of North Korean ppl in there areas. That cannot be!! He treats human beings in the most horrific and soul destroying ways. Seeing our fellow brothers and sisters in these living conditions is just heartbreaking. I am so GLAD for your channel. Or I don't think I would know nearly as much as what you report to us. I will be praying for our fellow human beings. 🙏💕💕
🧐 wow Kim is lookin real slim as a statue there! 8:28
what's his secret? lol