Exclusive: North Korean Defector Whose Escape Went Viral Speaks Out | TODAY

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @Akengaroo
    @Akengaroo 5 лет назад +58756

    Why does the narrator sound like an adult Stewie Griffin practicing his American accent?

    • @ohemaab2818
      @ohemaab2818 5 лет назад +993

      😂😂

    • @sashavides7805
      @sashavides7805 5 лет назад +2518

      Omg I can't unhear it 😂

    • @bigboner23
      @bigboner23 5 лет назад +225

      😂

    • @clockedyourtea3010
      @clockedyourtea3010 5 лет назад +797

      lmaooo .. Why did you have to say this.. I cannot get it out of my head now 😂

    • @竜きん
      @竜きん 5 лет назад +445

      He sounds like one of the characters from south park

  • @TheBuckbennyrides
    @TheBuckbennyrides 4 года назад +23280

    The guy fed the reporter. Coming from a place where food is a luxury, his ability to feed a guest must be the best feeling. Hit me in the feels.

    • @christinemott2878
      @christinemott2878 4 года назад +155

      Me too

    • @volcanocollins9845
      @volcanocollins9845 4 года назад +97

      U.S military paying for info.

    • @deborahpearl1330
      @deborahpearl1330 4 года назад +75

      That reporter and his cameraman should bless him back too.

    • @syntheticdawn4992
      @syntheticdawn4992 4 года назад +16

      Come on the reporters reporting stuff like this are mostly diplomamill graduates that get to keep their jobs always these suburb UK accents who they try to alter and fail at it , they always read you a narrative . Freedom ?? really they just trap him in South Korea , the guy said i hope i one day can go to the U.S if he had a passport he would probably go already and not just tell them what he hopes and wishes , they slip up while making these clips you just need to read between the lines.

    • @samuricexful
      @samuricexful 4 года назад +158

      He probably also doesn't get a lot of guests, so this was probably special to have someone in his home with him.

  • @mmafighter2992
    @mmafighter2992 5 лет назад +16296

    The fact that a North Korean generals son is fleeing should speak volumes....he’s not some son of a poor farmer. He lived a life of decent modesty and was still willing to face a firing squad because his freedom was worth it.

    • @hanjizoe2648
      @hanjizoe2648 5 лет назад +374

      @Name Here Well that's some decent modesty in North Korea

    • @BiGGyCLD
      @BiGGyCLD 5 лет назад +1064

      And now his father and rest of the family is probably dead .

    • @itsmeitsme1771
      @itsmeitsme1771 5 лет назад +398

      @@BiGGyCLD they are probbably killing his already dead family again,just for example

    • @oog2370
      @oog2370 5 лет назад +128

      It's a communist state so everyone gets the same pay

    • @thjolemsodopplbbcch
      @thjolemsodopplbbcch 5 лет назад +12

      Kevin Henderson can’t wait

  • @Ireland3
    @Ireland3 3 года назад +5088

    The son of a North Korean military general took a North Korean military truck and sped to the DMZ, crashed the truck, ran for it, suffered 5 serious wounds and survived. This must be a Giant middle finger to Kim jong un

    • @kanijfatima6530
      @kanijfatima6530 3 года назад +52

      🙌🖕

    • @erics8018
      @erics8018 3 года назад +106

      this video should only feed into the fear he's lucky to even be alive

    • @sherryyyberryyy235
      @sherryyyberryyy235 3 года назад +83

      He’s definitely meant to do something amazing with his life ♥️

    • @rachelcookie321
      @rachelcookie321 3 года назад +246

      The biggest middle finger to Kim jong un was when a high level diplomat defected with his whole family. In North Korea diplomats have to a family and aren’t allowed to bring them abroad with them. One of Kim Jong Uns most trusted people was going abroad for diplomatic stuff and KiM Jong Un gave him special permission to bring his family as he gained so much from the North Korea regime, the chance of him defecting was like 0.0001%. After he was allowed to bring his family he simply defected when they reached the other country,

    • @thepassionatebeing3691
      @thepassionatebeing3691 3 года назад +12

      @@rachelcookie321 do you know the name

  • @OhtheSuffering
    @OhtheSuffering 5 лет назад +22102

    Seriously? Barely two minutes long. They need a feature-length documentary on this man.

  • @nicelysalted2523
    @nicelysalted2523 5 лет назад +4883

    Why does the narrator sounds like he's running out of breath while breathing

  • @joshjohnson2600
    @joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад +10628

    If this guy comes to America I'll buy him a beer and a meal.

    • @daniellowe5420
      @daniellowe5420 5 лет назад +394

      Also, bombard him with Burgers.

    • @Smartercow
      @Smartercow 5 лет назад +226

      Trump is afraid of his boyfriend Kim so he wouldnt be welcome to America

    • @joshjohnson2600
      @joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад +276

      @@Smartercow - You clearly don't understand diplomacy or care if Koreans die. Trump's method of making deals has always been flattery and intimidation. He's doing both while maintaining the safety of South Korea and Japan better than any President has before. Please don't pursue a career in politics or education.

    • @joshjohnson2600
      @joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад +289

      @St. Petersberg - Koreans drink alcohol... your statement is stupid.

    • @joshjohnson2600
      @joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад +61

      @@Smartercow - Yeah, I doubt a political candidate would be commenting on RUclips videos. For humors sake what is your name, political party and what policies are you prescribing to get votes?

  • @stin2237
    @stin2237 3 года назад +2364

    I don't think anyone understands how much it takes to escape from North Korea.
    Not only physically, but mentally. You have a choice to either live like a prisoner or
    do an enormous dangerous escape that might cost you your life. And once you've
    escaped you don't know what will happen to your family.
    His braveness is absolutely insane!

    • @nightcorereality7348
      @nightcorereality7348 Год назад +95

      You know what happens to your family

    • @coneknight7859
      @coneknight7859 Год назад +35

      @@nightcorereality7348 probably prison or even worse than that

    • @soumilsharma-kj5gx
      @soumilsharma-kj5gx Год назад

      Not just that they don't know a thing about outside world even global internet is not available to the citizens

    • @kevinflores6884
      @kevinflores6884 Год назад +31

      Family got tortured to death fs in sum horrible ways

    • @dulvab9968
      @dulvab9968 Год назад

      HES A MURDERER AND A TRAITOR TO THE DPRK, HE DIDNT WANT TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS ACTIONS, SPREAD THE TRUTH 🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵

  • @torresthemonster
    @torresthemonster 4 года назад +11746

    It’s crazy that he will never see his parents or his family ever again. He’s on his own now.

    • @kimbo5260
      @kimbo5260 4 года назад +1499

      They are probably in camps now because of this.

    • @daliavidrio6591
      @daliavidrio6591 4 года назад +226

      He can get a new family, lol.

    • @TAnimations
      @TAnimations 4 года назад +844

      His family most likely got tortured to death.

    • @minjajovanovic6501
      @minjajovanovic6501 4 года назад +410

      @@daliavidrio6591 and that's the reason why you'll never have family

    • @aureliuslee7333
      @aureliuslee7333 4 года назад +52

      @@minjajovanovic6501 ouch

  • @jilliebean613
    @jilliebean613 4 года назад +8125

    It’s sad the North Koreans probably arrested his entire family.

    • @Jessica-pq7me
      @Jessica-pq7me 4 года назад +507

      Wattzfopowerman i think it’s only his dad cuz I’m pretty sure he no other family

    • @Yawar1986
      @Yawar1986 4 года назад +932

      Maybe they already did horrible things to his family, maybe he already lost them that's he risked it all

    • @KcKc13
      @KcKc13 4 года назад +556

      I’ve heard from some interviews of defectors on RUclips that after so many people have escaped, it’s impossible to punish the families anymore because thousands of people have left North Korea.
      It’s obviously really hard to know what’s really going on over there though so I think we’ll be finding things out decades after the country opens.

    • @thedinonugget2927
      @thedinonugget2927 4 года назад +38

      Jessica cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings, mother? He probably has 1 other person

    • @Why-ke6iu
      @Why-ke6iu 4 года назад +89

      They probably got executed

  • @donnpatz2779
    @donnpatz2779 4 года назад +2684

    There's a comma in every word this narrator is saying.

    • @KA-vs7nl
      @KA-vs7nl 4 года назад +19

      I hate Donald Trump

    • @fifthbeatle
      @fifthbeatle 4 года назад +27

      He is extremely narrow minded, and unintelligent. Not to mention he shows signs of delusions of grandeur and extreme narcisisim.

    • @sean7173
      @sean7173 4 года назад +6

      @@fifthbeatle bro he say some funny things sometimes doe

    • @fifthbeatle
      @fifthbeatle 4 года назад +9

      @Alex F Notice how I never stated my own biased personal feeling towards him in my comment. I don't hate him, nor love him. I am completely neutral. I am simply stating objective observations made by simply observing him as a human being.

    • @slothzzz7379
      @slothzzz7379 4 года назад +1

      Fifth Beatle not unintelligent.
      He’s a self made billionaire, degree in economics, and he’s the president of the United States.

  • @CopiousDoinksLLC
    @CopiousDoinksLLC 3 года назад +592

    I love the fact that he doesn't hold a grudge against the other soldiers for shooting at him because he understands just how horrible the situation was for everyone.

    • @scottanno8861
      @scottanno8861 Год назад +53

      Those soldiers probably aren't alive today for letting him escape

    • @aaaaaa-hh8cq
      @aaaaaa-hh8cq Год назад +12

      ​@@scottanno8861if they were smart they would escape with him (if they don't have a family)

    • @Anon-tm3uh
      @Anon-tm3uh 8 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@aaaaaa-hh8cq I think it's not about being smart if you were taught about something from the day you were born.

    • @Adays700
      @Adays700 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@aaaaaa-hh8cqproblem is many do and even if it’s not parents or kids, they’ll go after aunts uncles and cousins to make a point about to the citizens to never escape.

  • @T1001-y9z
    @T1001-y9z 5 лет назад +7030

    Happy for him but Unfortunate for his family. They will be tortured or killed.

    • @jenniferlawrence9473
      @jenniferlawrence9473 5 лет назад +316

      Oh no! :(

    • @ohwhale.
      @ohwhale. 5 лет назад +826

      I’ve seen a few comments like this. Is killing family members of deserters an actual North Korean policy ?

    • @taskforcekarma6945
      @taskforcekarma6945 5 лет назад +2006

      Yes it is a 3 generations of punishment. If you commit a crime or defect your parents, your kids and their kids will be punished.

    • @CA2SD
      @CA2SD 5 лет назад +955

      For this only reason, I’d probably never try to escape. This is sad on so many levels. I hope him the best.

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba 5 лет назад +26

      Teresa Wow

  • @user-ee8ht3fh4p
    @user-ee8ht3fh4p 4 года назад +3843

    Technically he's the son of a former General now.

    • @caskie7465
      @caskie7465 4 года назад +23

      @ASL 72 tf

    • @MissingHumanBeing
      @MissingHumanBeing 4 года назад +103

      @@caskie7465 because they will feed him to the dogs (i don't hope so)

    • @kit.e6864
      @kit.e6864 4 года назад +34

      @@MissingHumanBeing then they eat those dogs. so the dogs taste more human?

    • @apoorvajain1759
      @apoorvajain1759 4 года назад +6

      Late General tbh

    • @nightowl_
      @nightowl_ 4 года назад +34

      @@kit.e6864 that’s pretty unlikely because eating meat in North Korea is rare for common people. They are only given it on their birthdays is what I heard

  • @yoloswaggins1579
    @yoloswaggins1579 4 года назад +9374

    His father is a general? Oof, guess who's getting executed.

    • @one-minutemetal1290
      @one-minutemetal1290 4 года назад +93

      @@ethannguyen3672 you dont use aircraft guns on a person

    • @bryanfortino
      @bryanfortino 4 года назад +240

      @@one-minutemetal1290 A10 pilots "Wait? We can't do that?

    • @one-minutemetal1290
      @one-minutemetal1290 4 года назад +18

      @@bryanfortino hmm i wonder what aircraft guns means....

    • @bryanfortino
      @bryanfortino 4 года назад +35

      @@one-minutemetal1290 a gun mounted on plane? Oh yeah A10 use cannon

    • @one-minutemetal1290
      @one-minutemetal1290 4 года назад +24

      @@bryanfortino looks like im stupid, i was thinking anti aircraft guns lmao

  • @CaitHoover
    @CaitHoover 3 года назад +395

    I remember praying for this guy for months.. just happy to hear he survived the wounds.

    • @DavidVoxDem
      @DavidVoxDem 3 года назад +15

      That's weird

    • @JR-ng6wt
      @JR-ng6wt Год назад +8

      @@DavidVoxDem ong bro said for months 😂😂😂😂

    • @moblack5883
      @moblack5883 Год назад +2

      Just lying

    • @Anawebster86
      @Anawebster86 Год назад +13

      You don’t know that people actually pray for other people is the wicked that don’t get it

    • @MILKMANKEZ
      @MILKMANKEZ Год назад +5

      doubt you even prayed once...

  • @JOXCY
    @JOXCY 4 года назад +7064

    A young and attractive chap, he'll get to experience his new life in a way we never will, having seen the worst humanity has to offer.

    • @malkius656
      @malkius656 4 года назад +76

      While his family suffers because of his selfish freedom.

    • @taroken8846
      @taroken8846 4 года назад +1263

      @@malkius656 can't blame a man for wanting to be free

    • @BetterJS
      @BetterJS 4 года назад +266

      ​@@malkius656 Maybe if his family and others would show this same courage they wouldnt have to worry about that.

    • @YejoonSong
      @YejoonSong 4 года назад +1052

      @@malkius656 Are you seriously trying to make him seem like the bad guy for escaping the most shittiest, corrupt and cruel country in the world?

    • @malkius656
      @malkius656 4 года назад +15

      Experiencing a so called freedom to what a capitalist country could offer to him, while his family rn experiencing the wrath of communism everyday in labour camp. Him eating in a comfortable place with any type of food while his family eating soup and bread in caged prison.

  • @Karen-vs1fk
    @Karen-vs1fk 5 лет назад +1447

    From the bottom of my heart, I hope he’s enjoying his freedom in South Korea. Must be fresh air for him.

    • @menace2societies
      @menace2societies 4 года назад +33

      Joanna Valenzona sadly his family wont get freedom anymore

    • @hazlnut
      @hazlnut 4 года назад +17

      @Min Min to become a soilder or sumn like that, you must have a family and child. Since it's easier to escape as a soilder (border is closer, you got protection and a a gun) if you manage to escape, your family gets ded ded. It's to stop future detectors from ever thinking of escape

    • @pringelsthegamefreak
      @pringelsthegamefreak 4 года назад +1

      I also wanna say that you're very beautiful Joanna❤

    • @skyeliner
      @skyeliner 4 года назад +5

      @@pringelsthegamefreak simp

    • @jetspull5064
      @jetspull5064 4 года назад +5

      @@pringelsthegamefreak SIMP DETECTED

  • @darthzeltroth7758
    @darthzeltroth7758 5 лет назад +2901

    Over the years you notice that North Korea’s people are becoming more and more independent in their thinking, becoming more and more dissatisfied with their Government and their Leader. It may only be a matter of time before you see North Korea rising up against its Government and instating a new form of Government altogether; one that allows their people freedom.

    • @n1derland484
      @n1derland484 5 лет назад +199

      Fingers crossed

    • @tyresetayag7962
      @tyresetayag7962 5 лет назад +87

      Let’s hope if they revolt they won’t become like panem(a fictional country from the book the hunger games) and they start doing the hunger games

    • @EricLing64
      @EricLing64 5 лет назад +68

      He stated in another part of the interview that the sanctions are working, unfortunately it means that all the citizens are starving even more than before. Small silver lining in that is they recognize their dear leader isn't actually a god or anything, but there's still little they can do about it, as he also sort of said he probably would have done the same as the other soldiers if he wasn't so desperate. They don't have many or any good options.

    • @TrinhNguyen-sh4fj
      @TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 5 лет назад +40

      Darth Zeltroth Rising up against the government in North Korea is easier said than done, especially for the poor and starved. They are brainwashed as well. The only chance of going against the government is the elite as they have at least some money, power and privileges. But they are brainwashed so you truly wonder if that will become a reality.

    • @MissGourmandefr
      @MissGourmandefr 5 лет назад +26

      North Koreans are not becoming independent in their thinking, the majority live in the countryside with almost no contact or link to the other world, so they have no idea how the world actually is. Only the very privileged and rich people do, and they can think by themselves but most of them won't risk rebelling because they already live the best you could in that country

  • @chillwillfromtheville
    @chillwillfromtheville 3 года назад +524

    Seems like there should be at LEAST a “60 Minutes” special on this guy

    • @730jangofett
      @730jangofett 3 года назад +1

      He probably got killed by North Koreans spies

  • @arisbarocio6303
    @arisbarocio6303 5 лет назад +2557

    Is nobody gonna acknowledge how handsome he is ok I’ll do it, he’s very handsome! Brave man I hope he’s enjoying his new life.

    • @ditmirditmir4869
      @ditmirditmir4869 5 лет назад +53

      @karim benyoucef you are pathetic

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk 5 лет назад +140

      It’s really sad that this whole comment thread is nothing but verbal abuse; no one knows how to respond normally??

    • @Nicdangershouse.
      @Nicdangershouse. 5 лет назад +11

      And you are very beautiful Aris ,

    • @ThisGuyRides
      @ThisGuyRides 5 лет назад +10

      @Ken Windrum He WAS...

    • @gillies9640
      @gillies9640 5 лет назад +4

      @karim benyoucef Its a courageous act to sentence your family to death these days?

  • @thomasliberti1917
    @thomasliberti1917 5 лет назад +280

    Sometimes we need to see things like this to be reminded how lucky we are that we live in a country where we can go and come as we please.

  • @Emstiful
    @Emstiful 5 лет назад +903

    It would have been nice to actually hear him speak...

    • @crazykenproductions606
      @crazykenproductions606 5 лет назад +50

      1:08

    • @rintohsaka1928
      @rintohsaka1928 5 лет назад +71

      Well he doesn't speak English lmao

    • @kel2infinity
      @kel2infinity 5 лет назад +3

      Rin Tohsaka They had a translator

    • @choso7479
      @choso7479 5 лет назад +35

      @@rintohsaka1928 so? let the viewers hear his voice. and if you are worried about not understanding him, thats the subs are for

    • @marsh2741
      @marsh2741 5 лет назад +48

      I hate it when they cover their voice with someone speaking english cause I'd rather hear their actual voice and just read subs 🤷‍♀️ probably not suitable for everyone that way but I'd much prefer it

  • @bobbyjoeyoung2becausesteph194
    @bobbyjoeyoung2becausesteph194 2 года назад +209

    His video popped up and i had to come give a salute so salute to a real soldier willing to die for the freedom most take for granted

  • @TheGoodContent37
    @TheGoodContent37 5 лет назад +1313

    Plot twist: He is the best spy that no one would ever question.

    • @tine2835
      @tine2835 5 лет назад +32

      THE GOOD CONTENT If you meant he is a spy to South Korea then you’re so wrong. South Korea has no dark evil secret to spy for

    • @legendarysoftie5911
      @legendarysoftie5911 5 лет назад +43

      @@tine2835 they meant nk I think

    • @Noah-dj1gs
      @Noah-dj1gs 5 лет назад +16

      Don't Me wait what? There's photos and video of South Korean spies being caught in North Korea.

    • @tauempire1793
      @tauempire1793 4 года назад +1

      @IJN Yamato I doubt always but yh I know what you mean

    • @ALSILVERU2
      @ALSILVERU2 4 года назад +3

      Hes some type of NK human hybrid elite soldier. High mortality rating under deadly fire disease malnourishment. Planned staged and sent to infiltrate the United States by sympathetic invitation with luck, attack the whitehouse military and or nuclear bases.

  • @cjerico
    @cjerico 4 года назад +1750

    Dude will be a celebrity in the US when he visits.

    • @nubiandoll7
      @nubiandoll7 4 года назад +17

      For sure 👌🏽

    • @einsleyharriot1294
      @einsleyharriot1294 4 года назад +38

      he could probably make some millions there in a couple of months then dip XD

    • @donaldbiden636
      @donaldbiden636 4 года назад +1

      @@einsleyharriot1294 lmao millions? How?

    • @carterpao
      @carterpao 4 года назад +2

      Not going to be visiting for a while

    • @sadcat9108
      @sadcat9108 4 года назад +69

      @@donaldbiden636 lol just write a book about his life and boom! money

  • @zurgboy07
    @zurgboy07 5 лет назад +2327

    Went to have an interview didn't even have the decency to buy the poor guy some lunch instead takes his last supply of cup ramen.

    • @ryanmurray8277
      @ryanmurray8277 5 лет назад +15

      Alfa Romeo hahahahhahhha

    • @kenacycle
      @kenacycle 5 лет назад +6

      LOL!!

    • @Suhzi
      @Suhzi 5 лет назад +103

      that kind of cup ramen is the best too

    • @Tamara_Smith
      @Tamara_Smith 4 года назад +2

      Right! lmaoo

    • @emilinebelle7811
      @emilinebelle7811 4 года назад +97

      He probably got paid for interview and maybe since his culture is different he not use to going out for lunch like that.

  • @MightyJabroni
    @MightyJabroni 3 года назад +339

    It's amazing how fast this man can run, without being hindered by his massive steel balls.

    • @maximillianmus8172
      @maximillianmus8172 3 года назад +3

      bruhh😂😂 I was thinking about bullets and maybe that the North Koreans you steel ball bullets not realizing the joke you were making LOL

    • @kid4895
      @kid4895 3 года назад +6

      Man used his training against them 😂

    • @splishh686
      @splishh686 3 года назад +1

      LMFAOO

    • @cordellarmstrong4835
      @cordellarmstrong4835 2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣😅

  • @cool258ful
    @cool258ful 5 лет назад +452

    Reporter: Hey dude. Remember that traumatic time you were running away from rounds of bullets, got shot and needed life saving surgery? Yeah. Wanna watch it again?

    • @myswagisserious
      @myswagisserious 4 года назад +2

      The dark Terror I’m sure the reporter got his permission before the interview

    • @chaosdweller
      @chaosdweller 4 года назад

      I like the names

  • @newmommie
    @newmommie 5 лет назад +1547

    please change the narrator.

  • @Anu-nb2uw
    @Anu-nb2uw 5 лет назад +817

    we want an hour long interview with him!!

    • @machalattes
      @machalattes 5 лет назад

      Y-YES

    • @granitxhaka6148
      @granitxhaka6148 5 лет назад +1

      do you 💩 on the roads?

    • @pauljefferson9538
      @pauljefferson9538 5 лет назад +2

      No wonder he couldn't make it across the border, with balls that heavy it must of been nearly impossible.

    • @jason4275
      @jason4275 5 лет назад +9

      Since his father is a general, there's just too much information he can give, He still have a few months or years of being debrief, and integrated into SK society,I'm sure right now he's still under surveillance and being question about everything about N.K. before he's able to find a job and apartment of his own, he will need to go back to school, he's 25 but his level of education could be that of a 6 grader.

    • @guyheavengym
      @guyheavengym 5 лет назад +1

      Nope sorry we need more press about impeaching that bad orange man at the moment reeeeeee

  • @yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714
    @yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714 3 года назад +200

    He’s free, but his entire family is most likely dead. You break a law in NK and your entire family pays-uncles,aunts, and cousins included.

    • @ximenacampirano6677
      @ximenacampirano6677 3 года назад +24

      and for several generations as well

    • @andij605
      @andij605 3 года назад +7

      yeah, that's how they keep people in check.... we used to have that in eastern europe, too. i mean belarus and (to some extent) russia still has that

    • @eddiegomez7847
      @eddiegomez7847 3 года назад +28

      But now many generations after him will live free.

    • @nhdarling2
      @nhdarling2 3 года назад

      @@eddiegomez7847 but not his family's generation

    • @five5105
      @five5105 3 года назад +18

      @@nhdarling2 He now has the opportunity to start his own family, and to give his children the freedom they otherwise would never have.

  • @britters220
    @britters220 4 года назад +1579

    OMG HE IS SO ATTRACTIVE... he did a good job recovering, I remember he was riddled with large parasites and other health issues related to starvation, and poor hygiene. He was in the hospital for a long while too... He looks good now! I hope he can make it well in this new world.

    • @MrFARHY
      @MrFARHY 4 года назад +148

      His a father is a general yet his body was infested by large parrasites.

    • @PopuleuxMusic
      @PopuleuxMusic 4 года назад +76

      @@MrFARHY yeah he was in the hospital and with the parasites and gun wounds they thought he wouldn't make it but he did

    • @kiki7507
      @kiki7507 4 года назад +82

      Yeah when I saw the photo I was like dang.. he is good looking for sure.

    • @abunchofrandomstuff6936
      @abunchofrandomstuff6936 3 года назад

      @@PopuleuxMusic time stamp?

    • @lunafringe10
      @lunafringe10 3 года назад +20

      he looks like millions of Koreans,

  • @conniead5206
    @conniead5206 5 лет назад +282

    I have been wondering how he was doing. Glad he is doing better.

  • @MrFuguDataScience
    @MrFuguDataScience 5 лет назад +815

    the narrator sounds so weird. Who taught this guy how to speak SIRI?

    • @mt4lennox138
      @mt4lennox138 5 лет назад +29

      It's a adult stewie griffon

    • @ellie.M.mae.
      @ellie.M.mae. 4 года назад +2

      😹😹😹😹

    • @christinemott2878
      @christinemott2878 4 года назад +2

      Ha ha

    • @snavisTM
      @snavisTM 4 года назад

      It's always gotta be about you huh?

    • @c0ld0ne_htx
      @c0ld0ne_htx 4 года назад +1

      mt4lennox Oh god I can’t unhear it nowwwww 🤣🤣

  • @LITTLE1994
    @LITTLE1994 3 года назад +45

    This man is SO lucky to still be with us right now. His move was so daring and bold, hardly anyone ever tried.

  • @RealAadilFarooqui
    @RealAadilFarooqui 4 года назад +93

    God that Smile on his Face was so satisfying, Like nothing out there like that

  • @mk3pigeon407
    @mk3pigeon407 4 года назад +155

    This is just a small representation of how strong humans are when they are desperate

  • @erinh2835
    @erinh2835 5 лет назад +160

    He’s amazing and cute. I hate he had to go through bad things. Glad he’s safe now. I just wanna give him a hug.

    • @irishock
      @irishock 2 года назад +4

      Cute? Why

    • @yuhhsodrunk
      @yuhhsodrunk 2 года назад +3

      @@irishock like he’s attractive

    • @johnT906
      @johnT906 Год назад +1

      Cute!? 🤣 You better be a female 🤣🤣🤣

    • @truzs2807
      @truzs2807 Год назад +1

      @@johnT906😂

    • @shubhamwr
      @shubhamwr Год назад +6

      @@johnT906 men can like other men. That's why they need to teach this in schools

  • @brooklynbarbie6855
    @brooklynbarbie6855 3 года назад +83

    The NK regime broke him down in every way but couldn’t break that mans spirit! Watching him risk life and limb just to have the freedoms many others take for granted is inspiring & uplifting. I do hope his family he left behind isn’t being punished for his escape.

    • @DavidVoxDem
      @DavidVoxDem 3 года назад +2

      I literally get shivers of cringe when I read your comment you make me sick

    • @Missditabomb
      @Missditabomb 3 года назад +4

      @Brooklyn Barbie: His family was probably all murdered because of his escape. That is how it works.

    • @roxanaelena1610
      @roxanaelena1610 2 года назад +5

      Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure he was drunk that night and crossed the border by mistake, so he had no choice but go to Sk, his father was a general, so they were probably considered "rich" there, he still had an awful life for sure though and his family probably got tortured and died

  • @thewoodofdoor1069
    @thewoodofdoor1069 5 лет назад +358

    And now his family is being skinned alive probably it’s sad

    • @marissamarissa1995
      @marissamarissa1995 4 года назад +4

      The Wood of door no, that law has already been eliminated

    • @thewoodofdoor1069
      @thewoodofdoor1069 4 года назад +52

      Marissa Chong Te Amo Alfonso it’s korea the leader does what he wants

    • @thewoodofdoor1069
      @thewoodofdoor1069 4 года назад +8

      Chyniz Mahss trust me in Korea even your best friends will turn on u they see their leader as a god

    • @hoppro1
      @hoppro1 4 года назад +24

      @@thewoodofdoor1069 They dont really see him as a god, they are just so scared of the law so that they would snitch

    • @taylortinsley575
      @taylortinsley575 4 года назад

      I am sorry can someone explain to me what’s going on in the video, I have no knowledge about Korea

  • @kattz9051
    @kattz9051 5 лет назад +396

    Why am I getting 30min on an 87-year old grandma with her 3500+ animal crossing game town but only 2 minutes of this man who wasn't some low class factory worker or farmer, but a general's son?? This is why AsianBoss is the best at covering stories of North Korean defectors smh

    • @mc-ob7vp
      @mc-ob7vp 5 лет назад +9

      i SWEAR! its so annoying!

    • @jameseric9014
      @jameseric9014 5 лет назад +5

      Welcome to the world of stupid people man

    • @alicethemadrabbit1842
      @alicethemadrabbit1842 5 лет назад +7

      I see this alot and it's aggrevating. 1.2 million people were interested in this story. They could've atleast interviewed him instead of tell him stuff he already knew. Jesus. Even a pay wall for more content wouldve done more justice to telling his story.

    • @woowoowoowoo916
      @woowoowoowoo916 4 года назад +2

      Yasmine I like the grandma tho

    • @kattz9051
      @kattz9051 4 года назад +1

      @@woowoowoowoo916 I do too. I want both tho, give him the same level of coverage

  • @penneyburgess5431
    @penneyburgess5431 4 года назад +395

    I think they should make a movie from his story. To leave his parents behind, knowing their fate, and still running for freedom, he must have had their blessing. The reasons and the journey to his choice must have been difficult. I would love to see it.

    • @btsarmy-xs6cx
      @btsarmy-xs6cx 4 года назад +5

      Crashing landing?

    • @CS-xn6vb
      @CS-xn6vb 4 года назад +1

      Or a book!

    • @sunshineboyy4564
      @sunshineboyy4564 3 года назад +23

      His father was a general.
      He was living as the rich,
      and still he wanted to escape just for freedom.
      I love humanity

    • @awesomeon1800
      @awesomeon1800 2 года назад

      I think so too

    • @DiabolicalOrganisation
      @DiabolicalOrganisation Год назад +7

      apparently he didn't tell anyone he was gonna escape and apparently he didnt even have any plans to escape but he was drunk or something and accidently passed a military checkpoint while he was driving so he just decided to run

  • @huy3519
    @huy3519 2 года назад +33

    Him feeding the reporter makes my heart melt 😭😭😭

  • @johanncanon02
    @johanncanon02 5 лет назад +75

    It is heartwarming to know that he survived after that death defying escape. This is a sad reality for our korean brothers and sisters both on the north and south - 1950s many families were displaced because of war. The south was able to recover but the North was held hostage and was trapped in a time 50 years from today. There are a lot of people young and old who tried to escape, stories for which where published online, this speaks volume on how the living standards are inside the country - people wants freedom and be able to live without fear. Time changes everything, I am sure there will be a resolution soon - hang in there.

  • @nataliesosa363
    @nataliesosa363 5 лет назад +71

    2 mins of having people explain to him what he experienced.

  • @humanbeing1429
    @humanbeing1429 4 года назад +330

    Okay, did he find Miss. YOON SE-RI in the end?

    • @msbhicks8358
      @msbhicks8358 4 года назад +61

      ah you are a man of culture

    • @user-er6dn4by7v
      @user-er6dn4by7v 4 года назад +25

      elite comment 10/10

    • @marta.alexandra7
      @marta.alexandra7 4 года назад +15

      I hope so. 😂 He looks like hyun bin oppa actually.

    • @AdityaSharma-ug3ip
      @AdityaSharma-ug3ip 4 года назад +3

      @@msbhicks8358 ah, i see you're a man of culture as well

    • @chelsea2018
      @chelsea2018 4 года назад +1

      Lol us in the replies are a man of culture

  • @bellaleslie7745
    @bellaleslie7745 3 года назад +78

    Son: I hate you Dad
    General: I'm untouchable
    SON: DEFECTS

    • @RyanAl92
      @RyanAl92 3 года назад +10

      General: *executed*

  • @kindereggs4263
    @kindereggs4263 5 лет назад +867

    Oh my gosh he is so handsome I know this is a very serious subject but I just had to say it

    • @Madlynaruto
      @Madlynaruto 4 года назад +21

      Amani Windon it’s ok haha

    • @tinkapookie
      @tinkapookie 4 года назад +100

      I thought the same thing he is handsome

    • @thesorrow96
      @thesorrow96 4 года назад +9

      @SUBSCRIBE ME I'LL SUBSCRIBE YOU BACK women want thee D

    • @1Deejay7
      @1Deejay7 4 года назад +13

      You're pretty good looking yourself

    • @StaticDreamsEntert
      @StaticDreamsEntert 4 года назад +62

      89 Alpha
      Don’t be a scrub.

  • @p.steven2413
    @p.steven2413 4 года назад +30

    I am so very Happy he made it and lived . I can tell he is a really nice guy and he is welcome in my home in America any time . Honest . Wish him happiness and hope he enjoys his freedom . God Bless you Oh Chong Song . Take Care . You are a very Brave person !

  • @chevynation6476
    @chevynation6476 5 лет назад +36

    The relief this guy must have felt when he woke up, incredibly

  • @eljefe114
    @eljefe114 3 года назад +32

    God bless him. I’m so happy he was able to get out

  • @TitaT
    @TitaT 4 года назад +59

    Such a handsome young man, glad he survived, so sad what he and so many others have to go through. makes me appreciate my freedom a lot more.

  • @cilantroisbetterthanparsley
    @cilantroisbetterthanparsley 5 лет назад +88

    Massive respect to the South Korean soldiers who saved him.

  • @Ashuowl
    @Ashuowl 3 года назад +321

    I seriously hope North Korea will get better in the future, I feel sad for the people

    • @themadfootballfan1816
      @themadfootballfan1816 3 года назад +14

      I hope if at all possible without another world war occurring, that the country is liberated and becomes a better place

    • @ikonthegreat6472
      @ikonthegreat6472 3 года назад +8

      as long as the kims are there, there’s no hope for north korea

    • @Missditabomb
      @Missditabomb 3 года назад +11

      @Ashu: The only way that will happen is if someone or some government takes Kim Jong Un out. The only way. And barring a miracle, that won't happen, because there are no valuable resources in N. Korea that any country wants. Unreal how this world works. (And DOESN'T.)

    • @Ashuowl
      @Ashuowl 3 года назад +2

      @@Missditabomb true

    • @zsualite7984
      @zsualite7984 3 года назад +4

      @@Missditabomb Lol no only way to stop North Korea is for the soldiers to stop being slaves and fulfill every command. Kim Jong Un is not as evil as the soldiers doing what he says.

  • @ninacarranza5189
    @ninacarranza5189 3 года назад +52

    applause to the South Korean soldiers who helped him at the last stretch of the road

  • @TrinhNguyen-sh4fj
    @TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 5 лет назад +47

    Great to see his face and glad he survived to enjoy his freedom. I feel bad for his family and hope they are still alive and that he will reunite with them one day.
    Great that he is enjoying his life more now and will continue to do so. He deserves it! Hope visits the US one day. I would love to meet him.
    This was too short! I hope they have a special 2 hour documentary about him, his life in North Korea and what motivated him to risk his life to defect. He was truly lucky and hope that his family and other defectors will be as lucky.

  • @SavannahVu1985
    @SavannahVu1985 2 года назад +111

    Almost had me in tears, the courage needed to escape and face a hail of bullets just to gain freedom, something we all take for granted that’s for sure. Such a brave man. I’m so happy he is alive and able to enjoy his freedom that he fought so hard to gain.

    • @abgs
      @abgs Год назад

      dang whats good, say wutup to my @ handle

  • @boscareccia
    @boscareccia 4 года назад +41

    I looked this guy up today after the memory of his defection randomly popped up in my mind. Glad to see he is doing well. And he's handsome too!

    • @irishock
      @irishock 2 года назад

      White guys are more handsome

  • @TikisPlayhouse
    @TikisPlayhouse Месяц назад +2

    Man was crawling his way out with two bullets in his stomach and one in his lung. He was getting out of there dead or alive. Respect

  • @justatypicalyoutuber8402
    @justatypicalyoutuber8402 4 года назад +215

    Ri Jeong Hyeok just wants to reunite with his lover, man.

  • @ashtontangeman6091
    @ashtontangeman6091 4 года назад +43

    He's so brave. I'm so proud of him. He's also able to feed a guest which in NK would be a luxury. That's insane

  • @NamNguyen-xf4ri
    @NamNguyen-xf4ri 5 лет назад +17

    I only wish his family is ok, but man I respect this brave soul.

    • @savagediamonds1120
      @savagediamonds1120 5 лет назад +1

      according to the 3 generations policy they not doing so good some of them are possibly dead or in prison including the children

  • @zoespencer1685
    @zoespencer1685 Год назад +9

    I'm so glad he's okay. He seems like such a nice man. 😊

  • @cnordegren
    @cnordegren 5 лет назад +64

    He is a good guy with balls of steel!

  • @l.ls.8890
    @l.ls.8890 5 лет назад +552

    Son of a NK general eh! I guess the generals family was fed to the wild dogs.

    • @rablablook1720
      @rablablook1720 5 лет назад +141

      The whole family line of that guy are probably tortured or dead, including the family's children. North Korea has no mercy for defectors that flee the country.

    • @evanstowers8529
      @evanstowers8529 5 лет назад +4

      Makes this an even more powerful turning point one way or another for North Korea.

    • @Thedreamer9999910
      @Thedreamer9999910 5 лет назад +11

      Rab lablook but why can't all The citizens of north Korea just start a revolution ?
      i mean There's Probably 3/4 of the entire population whose actually against the government???

    • @PSL09
      @PSL09 5 лет назад +11

      @@Thedreamer9999910 I mean problem is north Koreans don't have a second amendment to help facilitate their revolt, plus they're mostly near starving already and hella scared of everyone/everything

    • @barbarawebb7185
      @barbarawebb7185 5 лет назад +7

      K X nothing Communist about common sense gun laws. School children should have the right and liberty to go to school without fear of being killed because some crazy person or terrorist wasn’t vetted first before buying a military style assault rifle.

  • @johnbmo
    @johnbmo 4 года назад +15

    dude the way this guys escaped was legendary, not only did he take the most dangerous route, he did it in the most badass way. he ran straight through the DMZ like a boss

  • @theonionqueen3519
    @theonionqueen3519 3 года назад +9

    Good for him!!! I’m so glad he escaped and is ok. I want him to live a long, happy life with his well-earned freedom. It breaks my heart how many people suffer in North Korea every day.

  • @ovechkin100
    @ovechkin100 4 года назад +27

    “Everytime i watch the video, i realize im alive”
    I guess its still hard to farhom surviving that ordeal.

  • @chfdsred
    @chfdsred 3 года назад +70

    to be honest if i were appart of the group shooting that guy i would've escaped with him.

    • @zayribautista8971
      @zayribautista8971 3 года назад +11

      Seriously, would’ve shot at them and escaped with the fellow but hey probably had a family to hold them back

    • @KoiBlou
      @KoiBlou 3 года назад +7

      Unfortunaly you couldnt because your whole family and its next 3 generations would be tortured or be murdered

    • @naydsoe27
      @naydsoe27 3 года назад

      @@KoiBlou then das tuff

    • @justsayinfornow5274
      @justsayinfornow5274 3 года назад +2

      If I was one of his friends, I'd miss on purpose...maybe some did...reason for holes in the walls.

    • @mozambique9113
      @mozambique9113 3 года назад

      I would be more interested if in the end he realizes that life in extremely capitalistic South korea is as bad as the things he was told by the communist in school. No education = no job. No outstanding quality blah blah = zero to none career development. No family and friends there. Nobody he shared past memory with is there, he has to support himself with literally everything, and worst of all, the people were only seeking for one thing, *money.*
      I wonder if he can adapt to it even though when he's in old age. It is not short term adaptation, its forever. There's no going back. (He might end up realized that he shouldnt cross the border 50 years and felt bad for his father later with no way to say "Im sorry, dad")
      It will be a great psychological battle that will never ends.
      One thing for certain, he will miss his friends and family greatly.

  • @100subswithoutvideosplease8
    @100subswithoutvideosplease8 4 года назад +41

    Mission impossible: Escape North Korea
    Lead role: Oh Chong Song

  • @BledaDiaz
    @BledaDiaz Год назад +3

    I'm so happy he made it. I admire his courage.
    Freedom is the most beautiful thing you can ever have.

  • @khushboo5186
    @khushboo5186 4 года назад +12

    So brave of him.. I'm actually tearing up... How he risked his life for his freedom🥺❤️

  • @nikiedmonds6236
    @nikiedmonds6236 3 года назад +17

    Nice looking young man...I'm so glad he survived...I wish him well and hope he finds peace 🙏🏽

  • @lamello3957
    @lamello3957 5 лет назад +100

    I’m more curious about the decision of getting Stewie to be the narrator

  • @tammyg1331
    @tammyg1331 3 года назад +34

    imagine how much thoughts he was thinking the whole time he was driving the jeep

  • @JerseyJeff84
    @JerseyJeff84 4 года назад +13

    How close was he from the border when he started running and once crossed, they have to stop shooting? That's insane.

  • @bethroesch2156
    @bethroesch2156 5 лет назад +95

    I'd gladly buy him a cup of coffee. Glad he made it

    • @shane9239
      @shane9239 5 лет назад +2

      Buy him a house if your any good

  • @rechardumapas2499
    @rechardumapas2499 5 лет назад +22

    The part that he said that his father is a general was shocking

  • @Edward_Lejeune01
    @Edward_Lejeune01 3 года назад +9

    He truly made the ultimate sacrifice for his freedom.

  • @demoth
    @demoth 5 лет назад +69

    The narrator sound like the kind of guy who fake surprise everything he sees

  • @user-ck4js4wz6d
    @user-ck4js4wz6d 4 года назад +33

    He survived and is enjoying his freedom, just like everyone should 👍

    • @mynamesjeff.f
      @mynamesjeff.f 4 года назад +1

      Except his family, who are all probably dead.

    • @colinhollenbeck6629
      @colinhollenbeck6629 3 года назад +1

      @@mynamesjeff.f Probably very true. But to me it sounds like his father is his only close relative but of course I don't know that.

  • @FjordTrotter
    @FjordTrotter 5 лет назад +133

    as an american i am so disgusted that we have to go to war over racial differences and who gets to use what bathroom based on their self-proclaimed identity
    I'm quarter north korean - my grandmother moved to the south during the japanese occupation, but still, I wake up everyday haunted if I had ended up in the north, under a repressive regime and not able to think twice about the freedoms I have now.

    • @Ikefilmzz
      @Ikefilmzz 5 лет назад +13

      Johan Cha America was built off racism

    • @codename495
      @codename495 5 лет назад +22

      Galaxy Really? Built on racism? Because the slave trade and practice of displacement wasn’t already established by native populations amongst themselves? Before European settlers came there was war, genocide, slavery and hatred strongly expressed in every single tribal nation. Don’t blame your issues on history.

    • @Ikefilmzz
      @Ikefilmzz 5 лет назад +9

      Code Name by you saying that America was still again built off racism this is nothing but facts open your history books

    • @heyyeyaaeyaaaeyaeyaa3292
      @heyyeyaaeyaaaeyaeyaa3292 5 лет назад +15

      Galaxy America was built off of freedom and guns.

    • @Ikefilmzz
      @Ikefilmzz 5 лет назад +1

      Fumbles not at all

  • @jordana6720
    @jordana6720 Год назад +2

    America would be lucky to have someone so brave come visit. He seems like a good guy. I cant imagine what he has been through. Him mentioning american doctors was really cool.

  • @aMAXproduction
    @aMAXproduction 4 года назад +8

    I really hope he has a happy future and he is being treated very well wherever he is!

  • @kanameow
    @kanameow 4 года назад +10

    this dude looks like the long lost sibling of the guy who played the north korean protag in crash landing LMAO

  • @Y0utub3me
    @Y0utub3me 5 лет назад +25

    Hope he finds peace 🙏

  • @jameswhite9300
    @jameswhite9300 Год назад +4

    He’s more than welcomed over here in the US🇺🇸💪🏼

  • @Urza.
    @Urza. 5 лет назад +12

    I commend him for his bravery! I hope his life is going well! He deserves it!

  • @emogirlchoco1234
    @emogirlchoco1234 5 лет назад +12

    This should’ve been longer, I wanted to hear more from him and how he’s settling into life in s.Korea now

  • @michiecraig3071
    @michiecraig3071 5 лет назад +111

    he has a good jaw line

    • @TheReMorseCode
      @TheReMorseCode 5 лет назад +20

      Handsome fellow

    • @catch_me_if_you_can6596
      @catch_me_if_you_can6596 5 лет назад +13

      what about his cheekbones

    • @berniic33
      @berniic33 5 лет назад +1

      And is that relevant is any way?

    • @butthole9580
      @butthole9580 5 лет назад +1

      Michie Craig that’s from starving in nk

    • @sancho7863
      @sancho7863 5 лет назад +1

      God don’t tell me you’re one of those incels who are obsessed with jawlines

  • @bkw11
    @bkw11 3 года назад +6

    Man, we need to treasure these people. It is not their fault they have been lied to their whole lives, starved, forced into combat, everything taken from them, etc. This man is a hero in my eye even though he only saved himself.

  • @assassin7250
    @assassin7250 4 года назад +4

    And I’m here being blessed to live in America. These guys go through something deeper. 😢

  • @honeyganyu6146
    @honeyganyu6146 4 года назад +15

    The Narrator kinda sounds like Gordon Ramsay and when I thought if that, I can’t unhear it-

  • @KattyKoo-g5n
    @KattyKoo-g5n Год назад +4

    I'm hopeful he writes a book. It would be a very interesting read. Happy for him that he escaped, and he's very brave.

  • @beckyruka2680
    @beckyruka2680 2 года назад +4

    He is very brave. He is grateful to those that helped him. May his health recover and he enjoy his freedom.

  • @Olivia_bookCase122
    @Olivia_bookCase122 4 года назад +4

    I am happy that he is alive now and living well after going through so much pain

  • @erivera9313
    @erivera9313 3 года назад +5

    I will never know a more great full person than this man. May your dream of visiting the United States come true. 🇰🇷 🇺🇸

  • @alicethemadrabbit1842
    @alicethemadrabbit1842 5 лет назад +17

    The only interview question was what was it like to be shot at by your friends? It's a question, sure, but what about before or after thay incident? Ask him about life before, what is nk like, what lead him to escape, hows he been since he escaped...

    • @SnowMexicann
      @SnowMexicann 4 года назад

      Im pretty sure a guy which was nearly killed doesn't want bright lights and cameras shoved in his face all day though.

  • @fernfernisfernie
    @fernfernisfernie Год назад +2

    May God protect him and all people who are trying to flee from evil. You all deserve a better life and you will get it soon. ♥