As an American, I always considered eggs as an ordinary staple in the the kitchen. To hear Yeonmi describe eggs as a luxury food is greatly humbling. I am grateful that you shared your story and helped me see from your perspective. I think, moving forward, I will be more considerate of my blessings.
that's exactly how i felt. i'm a 58 year old 7 year usaf veteran brought to tears by her gratitude. if the balloon goes up, i'll jump right in (if they'll have me) and give it my absolute last measure.
In spite of the problems we experience as Americans, much of it is "first world" issues. I was homeless before, but even then I was able to recieve food using my states SNAP system. In fact the amount I recieved each month was too much for me and I always left behind around $50 or more. When I finally was able to get housing, and informed them I didn't need it anymore, they told me to use up what was left behind to fill up my fridge. It wasn't great being homeless, but even so there are people in the world that don't.get the kind of support we have in the US.
Yes, eggs are a staple food in America. You can be poor and still afford to buy eggs, or raise a chicken for the eggs. When I was growing up, my mother raised a few chickens in the backyard. They gave us enough eggs for the whole family, so we did not have to shop for them every week. This is impossible in a strict communist dictatorship like North Korea, because the people there aren't allowed to own any chickens. All of the good meats for the leaders, and only the wild animals left for the people to eat. I'm thankful we can have our own stuff here.
Literally almost in tears hearing this sweet girl say how grateful she was for eggs and how excited she sounded when describing the 4th of July hot dogs. Really puts things into perspective.
My dad came from a war torn country and he miraculously survived his platoon being put in front of a firing squad. He said that when he was a teen there was a guy who said he ate 3 eggs and everyone was like ":0 WOW THIS GUY'S RICH" because they maybe ate an egg every few weeks
But the again, this isn't about Americans. Not everything revolves around the US. This is about the suffering of North Koreans. We all (Americans, Europeans, well just about everyone) should learn to appreciate what we have.
@@KnH07 - Yeah, it's not like unarmed minorities are being gunned down and murdered by racist cops, or having their votes suppressed, or having to work for low wages while the prices for goods continue to increase.
I honestly never knew North Korea was this bad and strict. I never thought something as simple and cheap as eggs or hot dogs could bring someone so much joy. And it really makes me not take anything for granted ❤️ thank you yeonmi
The people disliking her videos better be disliking North Korean treatment. Not her. Imagine living how she did and being brave enough to escape somehow even if it meant most likely dying.
@Destiny Isnow I was Googling her the other day and found a really suspicious blog that was "exposing" her as a complete liar that some people were agreeing with but others called the blog out for really sounding like a pro North Korea troll, so yeah I think it's this
There are definitely North Korean sympathizers out there. It's always weird finding someone who lives in the west or S.Korea or Japan that honestly thinks North Korea is superior. Like they've brainwashed themselves.
It's an inaccurate statement. It's not that North Koreans value cows over humans. It's that they don't want just one person to hoard/hog one cow, preventing other humans from partaking. They want to ration the cows as carefully as possible, making sure that the most valuable members of their society (the high-up officials in the inner circle) get the best nutrition possible. So a more accurate statement would be that North Korea values multiple high-ranking, professionally-employed humans over a single low-skill blue-collar worker. That seems reasonable to me, given the environment they're in.
@@moondog7694 If they want to have more cows and better nutrition, they should allow cows and bulls to fuck, get a little baby cow, have it grow up and repeat. All the while the previous ones can continue putting out more cows. So can the new ones. In the meantime, they can chomp on the grass on the ground so people don't have to work to keep the grass down. And they don't have to get fed beyond that either. Free labour, free meat, free work done. Basics. I don't see the problem. I especially don't see anything reasonable about their current practices. If it was about getting the higher ups the best nutrition possible, they wouldn't be limiting the people. That's why it is not about getting the best for the higher ups, it is about keeping the people down. Even if the higher ups also don't get the best.
Every Student in grade school should be made to watch this courageous woman's videos. Her comment about staring at the eggs in her refrigerator because they make her feel rich really hit me! We have no concept how good we have it in this country. She is a tremendous asset to our country! God Bless Yeonmi!
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Hey Yeonmi! I admire you so much!! I read you book...and was wondering if you plan on writing a follow up talking about your adjustment to having freedom and your marriage and being a mom!
Your dressing sense is amazing 😍❤️I would love to know what you like wearing ?when was the first time shopped a dress after you moved to China or south korea?where you worked to earn money and live eat...?
Okay how can anyone be SO beautiful, sweet, witty, positive and just adorable having experienced the horrors of the world's cruelest regime..? You're the beest, wish you posted more often💞
I have to say that i to find you to be very attractive! I see the ring...you mentioned boyfriend so your engaged. The guy is fortunate to find such a lovely girl that has come from hardship and is not spoiled.....like so many are in this country.
Hearing someone describe things I’ve taken for granted my entire life with such great care, detail and gratitude makes me reevaluate how I view the things Ive always had easy access to
Somebody else did an analysis/research into extreme luxury foods being exported to North Korea. Kim Jong Un got so fat by eating foods that even us Rich Americans cannot really afford. The North Korean Communist party and especially the elites eat French cheeses and French wines while the slave classes eat grasshoppers. AND, that is how communism ALWAYS works out.
Its incredible to think you never knew what cheese was and eggs were rare and valuable. we all take forgranted these foods and how easily accessible they are to us and should think more about our food and where it comes from. You're stories are enlightening and inspiring.
If the USA ever goes to war with North Korea, we should get 500 cargo planes and instead of filling them with bombs, fill them with cheese, eggs, cows, and chickens with parachutes. Then we drop them all over the cities and towns in NK. They will see the wealth falling from the sky and they will kick out their own government.
@@karozansPersonally, I feel like instead of propaganda on the balloons that get sent over, how about we send over food with American and South Korean flags on them and see what happens.
It is rare these days to hear someone so in love with America, and to be so eloquent about it. Here's hoping she has her American citizenship by now. We need many more just like her!
Sadly it is becoming more rare. I came here from Brazil and I love the United States because I have many opportunities here that I would never even been aware in Brazil. It gets me angry when people hate the U.S. especially if they immigrated from somewhere far worse.
@@chotanya the U.S have made tremendous harms to lot of countries, dont forget that they are the top sellers of war weapons and intervened in a lot of places by starting regimens or wars. Like the Big Oil, Chile, Nicaragua, Guaya, etc.
@@isabeli.9481America is far from perfect and has done terrible things internally and on the world stage however we also do have tremendous opportunity and high quality of life.
@@sekayegaudet131 America is a continent, not a country. Also if the U.S didn't make economic blockades and didn't take adventages setting industries in countries with low paywage a lot more could be done
i would love to know that too! i love the clothes she wears. would be interesting to know how she felt about the different styles of clothing and adapting her fashion after leaving north korea
@@ShinySparrow Since when is dressing aesthetically pleasing and fashionable vanity? You know, google is a free resource and you can look up the definition of things on there
@@ShinySparrow Yeonmi talks about liking fashion so why is it talking “vanity” and not simply asking her where her sense in fashion has come from? That seems like asking her about an interest she enjoys, no?
I must thank you...I was born in and have lived most of my life in the United States. Most of the time, I have focused on all that is wrong with this country, and have wanted to move. You have truly made me appreciate it so much more here, and I'm so profoundly grateful. Also, your English is better than many native speakers I know. Not only that, but I notice that you pronounce words in other languages perfectly. You are such a beautiful person. God bless you, I'm so glad you are here and happy.
What? No chocolate? Or caramel???😊. But the ones you chose are wonderful. I love fried chicken, baked beans, baked potatoes, mac n' cheese, lasagna (better than pizza).…..enjoy!
Makes me feel sad that all other countries allow China and North Korea to abuse their people! People could live so much better without their so called leaders!
@@Randy2747 many countries have authoritarian rulers throughout the middle east, Asia, Latin America and Russia. Sadly, we're moving in that direction.
You are such a good and wonderful person! Thank you for sharing! I could listen to your words.all day! Yeonmi, you know much more of the world than most of us spoiled , entitled Americans do for sure!
Actually animal products are super expensive. Our tax dollars just help pay for them. If they weren't subsidized by the government they would be at least 10 times the cost.
@NA NA meat and dairy is subsidized by the government no matter where you live in the USA. If you live in the USA part of your tax dollars goes towards the dairy and meat industry. There's tons of videos and articles look into it yourself. Also NYC means New York City. I'm from Long Island 20 minutes from the city.
@@amdl270 where do you come from?? My stomach just started to growl just thinking of it! I want to try that! Even if it means to travel several thousand miles and overseas during a pandemic
Every food you mentioned carries so many nutrients. These are things we take for granted here. You craving the eggs and chicken broth was your body trying to just stay alive. I am so happy you’re able to care for your body and mind. I wish the same happiness one day for all the people suffering. 🌎 Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
She's so grateful just to have eggs in the fridge man... and the way she describes food like... damn... escaping really opened up a whole new world she never even knew was possible...
Gerald Miller I believe she’s mentioned that christian missionaries helped her get to america from china. I don’t think she would have an issue with him asking god to bless her so why do you?
Yes, it will make us feel somewhat better when we're being crushed under the boot of fascism a la Trumpism and his Christo-fascist minions. At least we'll probably still have eggs.
I almost never comment, I just want to tell you how happy I am that your safe, I don’t know much about you but I hope your family is as well. You are a very brave person. Take care/ Frida
Growing up in Wisconsin it brought a tear to my eye to hear of somebody not knowing what cheese is let alone being killed for eating beef. I was similarly shocked about the eggs, I guess I assumed North Korea was the type of place where most families had two or three laying hens.
kjc748 she said she used to eat grasshoppers and frogs in north Korea. I don't think I've seen any weird food like that in United States grocery stores.
@@vyratron839 I've gigged frogs and trapped crawfish in South Carolina , North Carolina , and Georgia. I've caught many catfish with stinkbait on trotlines , caught bream by scores with a Zebco fishing rig . I dont need to buy fish from the grocery store .
@@vyratron839 - if you go to an ethnic grocery store you can get *all sorts* of strange stuff; I used to have a girlfriend who did some of her grocery shopping at an Asian food store ... they really did have some *weird* stuff there!
I think you would like a popular Canadian dish. We have what we call pemeal bacon (Canadian bacon in American stores) that its delicious fried in some corn meal. Or pancakes and real maple syrup. Both classics here that many love. Even good together, the salty bacon makes a great mop for extra syrup left on the plate
I love your channel and all your videos.I believe it’s a strong platform and message to help others to understand how much human suffering goes on in this world. It breaks my heart to know that there are so many beautiful souls out there just like you that aren’t as fortunate but they can have a voice through your story and one day because of the information being shared with more and more people that there lives can be saved
You ever hear her life story, you will not be able to contain yourself from outright bawling your eyes out. She suffered 10000000 lives of pain, and to see her now, is so awesome, and she is just adorable. So happy for her. Every school should require that her interviews be watched every year, and there would be an end to the demontard party
@@frostybaby13: You need to learn that Demontard refers to the Democrats. You must be one, which is why you're so stupid, you need to have it explained to you.
I love that your favourite food is steak! 😊 We are blessed to have 8 hens and 6 to 8 eggs every day from them. They also make me feel so happy and rich!! ❤❤
Hello Yeonmi! You are so inspiring and positive and I’d love to hear you speak in person one day. My question for you is - do many North Korean citizens believe the negative information they are being told about foreign countries? In documentaries, many citizens who are being interviewed have a similar answer about how they feel about western countries. Do they believe this to be true, or are they just saying it in order to not get punished?
Somebody please invite this lovely lady to Italy! Trust me, you haven't experienced real food until you try their food. I am so happy you get to taste anything you want and wish you a life filled with love and abundance 🥰
"After I learned that I was going to be sold like a dog..." "...the lady who bought me...." Wait....hold on just a second....can we go back a little bit? Do you have another video that explains this a bit more?
@@ProgramasespiasNet that is truly shocking. I wonder why the people who say they are still so angry about the Africans owned as slaves by whites in the Eighteenth Century do not make more fuss about this modern slave trade going on even now? Or do they only care if they can blame white people from Western countries?
@@legalvampire8136 even sadder is after the church rescues them some end up being missionaries in u.s. homeless shelters where they make the beds and cook for people. She actually did that and it confused her cause there was free meals and soda in the fridge. Then the "homeless" explained that they never had a chance in life cause of American racism. So she made their beds for a couple weeks cause they wouldn't do it for themselves, I think she gave up the u.s. missionary recruiting after that. She has had it bad. She was used poorly in China and south koreans can't take her home to mom. then she comes to the states to find out were in a "whose the biggest victim" race.
@@ProgramasespiasNet that is also truly shocking. I assume you are taking your facts from an autobiography this lady has written. If so I shall read it.
@@legalvampire8136 there is a lot of lore around her. North korea even has their own response video to her on youtube. In the book she dodges it, but in later interviews she discusses why. But yeah audiobook is great. There are about 6 of them. Its the only social justice I donate to. Cost 2k to traffic a refugee. Chinese and Thais charge u with human trafficking for helping. Is easier to pay.
"A big chunk of cow was on my plate". Yep. And when you've eaten it and it wasn't enough, you know what? YOU GET ANOTHER ONE. Welcome to America; try your next steak with eggs. 😋
@wholesome commentsI'm surprised at your comment... sure, if you received a high level of education or came from a family with a lot of business connections, then it may be easy to 'just work hard to get a better job', but it's really not that easy for everyone. E.g. Those without qualifications, those who are disabled and can't work some jobs, those who are raising a family and struggle to find a balance... Just as a few examples. It's not always about how hard you work. Sometimes it's about how much money you or your family already have, or who you know. 🤷♀️
@@rchoo5566 I didn't come from money. I work a regular job and do just fine and now I'm preparing to open up my own business. The great thing about America is that you CAN come from nothing and make something of yourself so stop with the self pity and excuses. How can you listen to stories like this and still feel sorry for yourself?
A video on household chores/appliances and how they differ? For example: laundry (washer/dryer), dishes, microwave, stove, refrigeration, etc. Thanks!!
Happy Thanksgiving Yeonmi. It is my favorite American Holiday because gratefulness is the foundation of this day. May you be Blessed in your new country.
Love how the small things are your favorite dishes and it's the little things that matter it's hard to here things you've been through and lot of people in America don't appreciate what they have mostly rich people that think there better but glad I came across your channel made me change my thinking towards certain things and love your accent keep safe and have wonderful day.
Thank you for helping me appreciate my food and making me feel rich because I have eggs in the fridge (and electricity to preserve them). Your channel is amazing and makes me feel so much gratitude for the life I have. ❤️ What can we do to help those still in North Korea or those trying to leave?
This video is making me almost cry. I'm so happy for her. I have been following her journey for years now. So happy she has a RUclips channel. I can watch her grow and live out her life where she is meant to be. Helping others! ❤
If this precious woman can’t make you appreciate everything with a grateful heart, you are dead. There is no hope for you. I dare anyone to watch her videos and then complain about anything in their life.
Food. Yes! I love how your first video in a long time would be pertaining to food. I would do the same! Please make sure that even if you ask for suggestions on what we would like to see (various topics) on your channel, always make sure you include videos of topics that YOU want to talk about that were not outside suggestions. This is your channel, your voice. We appreciate you regardless of content. Big love from Connecticut!
In case you don't know there are other countries too that are equally or has higher standard of living than the US like some European countries, Canada, Australia, for example. The world does not revolve only on north korea, south korea, america
> there are other countries too that are equally or has higher standard of living than the US And THAT'S an understatement. Trumpism and Christo-fascism are on the march here in America, and we will possibly descend into the same poverty and misery as N. Korea. Don't forget: DJ Trump ADMIRES Kim Jong-Un. I would say that, if this woman settled in Russia, she's also have it much better, and be amazed by all the great food, etc. Even Somalia is in better shape than her country of birth!
I wish more Americans loved America like you do sweetheart💚 Thank you for taking your time to te people you stories. You are so strong and such a inspiration to not only women but Im sure everyone that takes time to listen to you. Be blessed
I can't describe how happy this video made me. Because almost everything you listed I have just taken for granted my whole life, and seeing them bring you such joy makes me happy.
I love your channel!!! Im so glad you have made it to the land of the free.it really is a gift to live here.many Americans are so ungrateful for all we have here.they are ignorant to reality.
I love u with all my heart u made appreciate my life ❤️ I am a whole new person after watching your video I have a totally different perspective towards my life thanku so much and also please try indian food too it's a completely different cuisine nd it's something totally different varieties of flavours u should definitely try. Love from India ❤️❤️❤️
Your English is so good! We’re happy you’re here with us and living what seems a wonderful life. Steak with garlic butter sauce is too die for! A must try.
Ahhh dear Yeonmi, I feel really happy to see your new life. Eat, live, love, laugh, and spread this love and joy all of your around! World is beautiful with peace and love
I'm so glad you are here, and are happy and safe. I hope that things get better for the North Korean citizens. Listening to you really makes me appreciate everything I have. 💕
This is off topic but your skin is just amazing! Would you be interested in doing a video on your skincare routine and products you use? I would love to see this 😊
As an American, I always considered eggs as an ordinary staple in the the kitchen. To hear Yeonmi describe eggs as a luxury food is greatly humbling. I am grateful that you shared your story and helped me see from your perspective. I think, moving forward, I will be more considerate of my blessings.
Seriously! I can get 18 eggs for 65¢ at Food Lion
that's exactly how i felt. i'm a 58 year old 7 year usaf veteran brought to tears by her gratitude. if the balloon goes up, i'll jump right in (if they'll have me) and give it my absolute last measure.
In spite of the problems we experience as Americans, much of it is "first world" issues. I was homeless before, but even then I was able to recieve food using my states SNAP system. In fact the amount I recieved each month was too much for me and I always left behind around $50 or more. When I finally was able to get housing, and informed them I didn't need it anymore, they told me to use up what was left behind to fill up my fridge. It wasn't great being homeless, but even so there are people in the world that don't.get the kind of support we have in the US.
Yes, eggs are a staple food in America. You can be poor and still afford to buy eggs, or raise a chicken for the eggs. When I was growing up, my mother raised a few chickens in the backyard. They gave us enough eggs for the whole family, so we did not have to shop for them every week. This is impossible in a strict communist dictatorship like North Korea, because the people there aren't allowed to own any chickens. All of the good meats for the leaders, and only the wild animals left for the people to eat. I'm thankful we can have our own stuff here.
Right I'm so grateful I so happen to come across her 1 hours interview. I'm now gald to be American.
Literally almost in tears hearing this sweet girl say how grateful she was for eggs and how excited she sounded when describing the 4th of July hot dogs. Really puts things into perspective.
i ❤️ you ciara ❣️ and i'm an old 7 year usaf vet, and i WAS in tears watching this. 🙏
I just can't imagine having been so poor that you feel rich because you have eggs.
Lets be grateful to God for letting us live in a comfortable and secure way💖💖💖💖 sending love and happiness to u and ur family 💕
Yes that is a totally different level of poverty that you don't usually see in the U S
Because you won the lottery of birth. Thank your lucky stars. To think there are idiots in this country trying to turn this country socialist? SMH
We are really blessed here. Many times when we complain we should remember some people have it worse than us.
My dad came from a war torn country and he miraculously survived his platoon being put in front of a firing squad. He said that when he was a teen there was a guy who said he ate 3 eggs and everyone was like ":0 WOW THIS GUY'S RICH" because they maybe ate an egg every few weeks
Her channel name should be How to Make Americans Grateful Again. I find myself feeling and being so grateful for my life.
Correct.. there are lots of ungrateful americans..they just scream their rights and entitlements and demand more free stuff from the government..
But the again, this isn't about Americans. Not everything revolves around the US. This is about the suffering of North Koreans.
We all (Americans, Europeans, well just about everyone) should learn to appreciate what we have.
@@KnH07 - Yeah, it's not like unarmed minorities are being gunned down and murdered by racist cops, or having their votes suppressed, or having to work for low wages while the prices for goods continue to increase.
Yes, I’m so thankful that I can sit on my couch, in a warm house, eating ice cream, watching RUclips.
It’s good to be grateful but it’s also important to make things better.
I honestly never knew North Korea was this bad and strict. I never thought something as simple and cheap as eggs or hot dogs could bring someone so much joy. And it really makes me not take anything for granted ❤️ thank you yeonmi
The people disliking her videos better be disliking North Korean treatment. Not her. Imagine living how she did and being brave enough to escape somehow even if it meant most likely dying.
@Destiny Isnow I was Googling her the other day and found a really suspicious blog that was "exposing" her as a complete liar that some people were agreeing with but others called the blog out for really sounding like a pro North Korea troll, so yeah I think it's this
So true got to give her love for being that strong
I just imagine Kim Jong-un being like “Damn it, Yeonmi uploaded again! Drop everything and dislike!!”
@@kraio-sfu lmao love that
There are definitely North Korean sympathizers out there. It's always weird finding someone who lives in the west or S.Korea or Japan that honestly thinks North Korea is superior. Like they've brainwashed themselves.
"A few dozen eggs makes me feel rich." Had a hard time not crying there for a minute...
I did..
"In North Korea you are not as valuable as a cow." Wow that's a powerful statement!
It's an inaccurate statement. It's not that North Koreans value cows over humans. It's that they don't want just one person to hoard/hog one cow, preventing other humans from partaking. They want to ration the cows as carefully as possible, making sure that the most valuable members of their society (the high-up officials in the inner circle) get the best nutrition possible. So a more accurate statement would be that North Korea values multiple high-ranking, professionally-employed humans over a single low-skill blue-collar worker. That seems reasonable to me, given the environment they're in.
@@moondog7694 You're implying North Korea has anything about it thats reasonable
@@moondog7694 If they want to have more cows and better nutrition, they should allow cows and bulls to fuck, get a little baby cow, have it grow up and repeat. All the while the previous ones can continue putting out more cows. So can the new ones. In the meantime, they can chomp on the grass on the ground so people don't have to work to keep the grass down. And they don't have to get fed beyond that either. Free labour, free meat, free work done.
Basics.
I don't see the problem. I especially don't see anything reasonable about their current practices. If it was about getting the higher ups the best nutrition possible, they wouldn't be limiting the people. That's why it is not about getting the best for the higher ups, it is about keeping the people down. Even if the higher ups also don't get the best.
@@dennisp.2147 I think you mean less, but yes.
@@marilenat.1271 Thanks! Fixed.
I have never cried listening to someone talk about their favorite foods before.
Every Student in grade school should be made to watch this courageous woman's videos. Her comment about staring at the eggs in her refrigerator because they make her feel rich really hit me! We have no concept how good we have it in this country. She is a tremendous asset to our country! God Bless Yeonmi!
Thank you for reminding us how lucky we are to be Americans.
the USA is a great country. Always enjoyed visiting USA (over 60 visits. I am English in the UK).
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Hey Yeonmi! I admire you so much!! I read you book...and was wondering if you plan on writing a follow up talking about your adjustment to having freedom and your marriage and being a mom!
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You should talk about the career you went into when you first got to america
I remember your story, I have a feeling you’re going to hit 100k subscribers really fast. ❤️ from an American.
Your dressing sense is amazing 😍❤️I would love to know what you like wearing ?when was the first time shopped a dress after you moved to China or south korea?where you worked to earn money and live eat...?
Okay how can anyone be SO beautiful, sweet, witty, positive and just adorable having experienced the horrors of the world's cruelest regime..? You're the beest, wish you posted more often💞
Simp.
She survived well She is beautiful and well spoken
@@MrFarnanonical it's makeup. too bad you can't see that.
Diversity builds character
I have to say that i to find you to be very attractive! I see the ring...you mentioned boyfriend so your engaged. The guy is fortunate to find such a lovely girl that has come from hardship and is not spoiled.....like so many are in this country.
I love how you appreciate eggs so much
It's good to see people being happy with the little things in life♡
Hearing someone describe things I’ve taken for granted my entire life with such great care, detail and gratitude makes me reevaluate how I view the things Ive always had easy access to
As an American, and a proud one at that, listening to you bring tears .
I thought the same thing!
For really!! Listening to her, has thoughts me that the little less important things are the most important things in life 🙏🏾
Every antifa member should watch this video.
makes you appreciate this country a whole lot more hearing what kinds of freedoms we have and what they went through.
@@cobes11 and realize why Trumps is a future Dictator.
A smile from someone who has endured so much is so much more valuable.
hey please tell me - how is she a north korean and on YT? I mean it is banned and NKs cant do anything ryt? I am getting so emotional.
@@arpitsrivstva That's easy. She is no longer in North Korea.
@@arpitsrivstva she escaped a while ago
Kim Jung ill didn't get that fat eating grass hoppers. stick with medium rare.
Agreed, rare can be pretty stringy and hard to chew if it's not a good cut and well-done is like eating a boot no matter the cut.
@@stumpedii8639 dude, I'm from Wisconsin...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 !!!
If they were fried grasshoppers they could be caloric... but I doubt they have oil to fry them.
Somebody else did an analysis/research into extreme luxury foods being exported to North Korea. Kim Jong Un got so fat by eating foods that even us Rich Americans cannot really afford. The North Korean Communist party and especially the elites eat French cheeses and French wines while the slave classes eat grasshoppers. AND, that is how communism ALWAYS works out.
Going to go look at the eggs in my fridge and think about how blessed I am. :)
I'm officially submitting my application to cook for you. Three times a day, seven days a week - you're just so dang wholesome.
Its incredible to think you never knew what cheese was and eggs were rare and valuable. we all take forgranted these foods and how easily accessible they are to us and should think more about our food and where it comes from. You're stories are enlightening and inspiring.
If the USA ever goes to war with North Korea, we should get 500 cargo planes and instead of filling them with bombs, fill them with cheese, eggs, cows, and chickens with parachutes. Then we drop them all over the cities and towns in NK. They will see the wealth falling from the sky and they will kick out their own government.
@@karozansPersonally, I feel like instead of propaganda on the balloons that get sent over, how about we send over food with American and South Korean flags on them and see what happens.
@@Zachomara Indeed.
@@Zachomara good idea
@@karozans Worked with other countries? Soliders hand out candies. 😁👍
It is rare these days to hear someone so in love with America, and to be so eloquent about it. Here's hoping she has her American citizenship by now. We need many more just like her!
Sadly it is becoming more rare. I came here from Brazil and I love the United States because I have many opportunities here that I would never even been aware in Brazil. It gets me angry when people hate the U.S. especially if they immigrated from somewhere far worse.
@@chotanya the U.S have made tremendous harms to lot of countries, dont forget that they are the top sellers of war weapons and intervened in a lot of places by starting regimens or wars. Like the Big Oil, Chile, Nicaragua, Guaya, etc.
@@isabeli.9481America is far from perfect and has done terrible things internally and on the world stage however we also do have tremendous opportunity and high quality of life.
@@sekayegaudet131 America is a continent, not a country. Also if the U.S didn't make economic blockades and didn't take adventages setting industries in countries with low paywage a lot more could be done
@@sekayegaudet131 Europe is better
Just subscribed to the channel but have been following your content (interviews etc) for a long time Yeonmi. So glad you’re here in the US!
Tell all of you friends brother we want to get Yeonmi to 1 million quick.
@@sappert1952 I’ll second that ✨
"I feel so rich when I see the eggs
anyone know if she has talk about how she developed her fashion sense ?
i would love to know that too! i love the clothes she wears. would be interesting to know how she felt about the different styles of clothing and adapting her fashion after leaving north korea
Or let’s not talk vanity?
@@ShinySparrow Since when is dressing aesthetically pleasing and fashionable vanity? You know, google is a free resource and you can look up the definition of things on there
@@Valentina-cy7tv common sense is a free resource too... you don't even need the Internet for it.
@@ShinySparrow Yeonmi talks about liking fashion so why is it talking “vanity” and not simply asking her where her sense in fashion has come from? That seems like asking her about an interest she enjoys, no?
I must thank you...I was born in and have lived most of my life in the United States. Most of the time, I have focused on all that is wrong with this country, and have wanted to move. You have truly made me appreciate it so much more here, and I'm so profoundly grateful. Also, your English is better than many native speakers I know. Not only that, but I notice that you pronounce words in other languages perfectly. You are such a beautiful person. God bless you, I'm so glad you are here and happy.
What? No chocolate? Or caramel???😊. But the ones you chose are wonderful. I love fried chicken, baked beans, baked potatoes, mac n' cheese, lasagna (better than pizza).…..enjoy!
I love hearing about all your adventures eating new foods! Its so cute how you explain Fourth of July and 🌭 😄 I hope you never go to bed hungry again.
Thank you so much :)
It makes me feel bad for taking my rights and freedoms for granted.
Don't worry. Our rights are going out the window soon.
Makes me feel sad that all other countries allow China and North Korea to abuse their people! People could live so much better without their so called leaders!
@@Randy2747 many countries have authoritarian rulers throughout the middle east, Asia, Latin America and Russia. Sadly, we're moving in that direction.
@@Randy2747 _"People could live so much better without their so called leaders!"_
Including the US.
@@WmTRiker Ask Yeon Mi who she'd rather live under, Trump or Kim Jong Un, you privileged fool.
I’ll never look at eggs the same way again, I feel rich now. You’re so amazing .
You are such a good and wonderful person! Thank you for sharing! I could listen to your words.all day! Yeonmi, you know much more of the world than most of us spoiled , entitled Americans do for sure!
I just want someone to love me the way Yeonmissi loves eggs 😭😭😭
You wanna make someone feel rich🐒
Mandy YDG Patience, Love will find you when you aren't looking for it or expecting it. Take care and best wishes.
"just looking at it makes me happy" 😂
Let's find you a Hannibal Lecter.
Imagine living in such a poverty, a box of eggs makes you feel rich...
Actually animal products are super expensive. Our tax dollars just help pay for them. If they weren't subsidized by the government they would be at least 10 times the cost.
@@aveganeverywhere I am not American
@@MeiWonderland if meats affordable in your country they're taking the money out of your taxes.
@NA NA New York. There's a couple of videos on RUclips about it.
@NA NA meat and dairy is subsidized by the government no matter where you live in the USA. If you live in the USA part of your tax dollars goes towards the dairy and meat industry. There's tons of videos and articles look into it yourself. Also NYC means New York City. I'm from Long Island 20 minutes from the city.
You need to try tacos. ✌❤🌹
Omg yes. I wonder if she'd like Korean Mexican fusion. In my town we have these amazing korean tacos
@@amdl270 where do you come from?? My stomach just started to growl just thinking of it! I want to try that! Even if it means to travel several thousand miles and overseas during a pandemic
An authentic Mexican taco😍🌮 yessss
@@DomiBlanche i know that south cali has some good korean tacos
@@valxria3529 it’s very far from Germany 😉
Every food you mentioned carries so many nutrients. These are things we take for granted here. You craving the eggs and chicken broth was your body trying to just stay alive. I am so happy you’re able to care for your body and mind. I wish the same happiness one day for all the people suffering. 🌎 Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
She's so grateful just to have eggs in the fridge man... and the way she describes food like... damn... escaping really opened up a whole new world she never even knew was possible...
Sweet Yeonmi ~ May God Continue To Bless YOU and Your Family Here In The USA. I'm so happy to see you continue to grow and blossom with your Career! 🥰
Where is God for the millions of North Koreans?
@@geraldmiller5260 Exactly.
Gerald Miller I believe she’s mentioned that christian missionaries helped her get to america from china. I don’t think she would have an issue with him asking god to bless her so why do you?
@@geraldmiller5260 god will reward them in the afterlife, this life is just a test.
@@geraldmiller5260 It's not God who does this. It's that fatass leader and his men.
The things Americans take for granted these days are sickening. We need to hear from stories like this more often.
Yes, it will make us feel somewhat better when we're being crushed under the boot of fascism a la Trumpism and his Christo-fascist minions. At least we'll probably still have eggs.
Hey Yeonmi
Great to see you on RUclips 😁
I actually just purchased your book 'In order to Live'
Stay positive! You are inspirational
Stevie B Thank you 🙏
I love to listen to this sweet ladies testimonies because it makes me appreciate what we Americans take for granted.
She is so eye opening. I can listen to her all day. Thank you for your channel.
I just adore you, my outlook on life has changed because of you, I feel blessed to not have had such hardship. Thank you for sharing xx
This is what I needed, your youtube channel. You don't know how much I admire you. A lot of love from Spain ❤
Your gratitude and appreciation are on a level of their own... you're such a beautiful soul. ♡
I almost never comment, I just want to tell you how happy I am that your safe, I don’t know much about you but I hope your family is as well. You are a very brave person. Take care/ Frida
Growing up in Wisconsin it brought a tear to my eye to hear of somebody not knowing what cheese is let alone being killed for eating beef. I was similarly shocked about the eggs, I guess I assumed North Korea was the type of place where most families had two or three laying hens.
When you shopped at a grocery store for the first time overseas, what did you buy? Do you eat anything now that most would consider weird here?
kjc748 she said she used to eat grasshoppers and frogs in north Korea. I don't think I've seen any weird food like that in United States grocery stores.
@@vyratron839 I've gigged frogs and trapped crawfish in South Carolina , North Carolina , and Georgia. I've caught many catfish with stinkbait on trotlines , caught bream by scores with a Zebco fishing rig . I dont need to buy fish from the grocery store .
@@vyratron839 pickled pigs feet! Ewwwww
@@vyratron839 - if you go to an ethnic grocery store you can get *all sorts* of strange stuff; I used to have a girlfriend who did some of her grocery shopping at an Asian food store ... they really did have some *weird* stuff there!
@wholesome comments Yeah to each their own. No thank you.
I think you would like a popular Canadian dish. We have what we call pemeal bacon (Canadian bacon in American stores) that its delicious fried in some corn meal. Or pancakes and real maple syrup. Both classics here that many love. Even good together, the salty bacon makes a great mop for extra syrup left on the plate
Omg yes or sausage!!!
@@shaunalea823 yes maple breakfast sausages baked for 25ish at 400F. Makes a crisp outercasing but juicy center
Or salted popcorn with a little bit of hot maple syrup
This is one strong woman. She is simply amazing.
I love your channel and all your videos.I believe it’s a strong platform and message to help others to understand how much human suffering goes on in this world. It breaks my heart to know that there are so many beautiful souls out there just like you that aren’t as fortunate but they can have a voice through your story and one day because of the information being shared with more and more people that there lives can be saved
She is just so adorable and has the nicest personality 🤩
I just love this girl, just a humble human being!! Your experience have made you wiser!! God bless bless you my dear
You ever hear her life story, you will not be able to contain yourself from outright bawling your eyes out. She suffered 10000000 lives of pain, and to see her now, is so awesome, and she is just adorable. So happy for her. Every school should require that her interviews be watched every year, and there would be an end to the demontard party
Yeah racist republicans would disappear entirely.
@@frostybaby13: You need to learn that Demontard refers to the Democrats. You must be one, which is why you're so stupid, you need to have it explained to you.
Demontard party is in attendance. We didn't know you guys cared about people 🤯
@@oahuhawaii2141 He knew that 🙄
@@sassysarina9718: Oh, you're so sassy!
It is crazy how we do not even notice the things we have.
I love your channel, Yeonmi. You seem like such a sweet, gentle person.
I love that your favourite food is steak! 😊 We are blessed to have 8 hens and 6 to 8 eggs every day from them. They also make me feel so happy and rich!! ❤❤
Hello Yeonmi! You are so inspiring and positive and I’d love to hear you speak in person one day. My question for you is - do many North Korean citizens believe the negative information they are being told about foreign countries? In documentaries, many citizens who are being interviewed have a similar answer about how they feel about western countries. Do they believe this to be true, or are they just saying it in order to not get punished?
Great ! Keep going 👍🏻
Thank you for your support ❤️
gosh i was having a bad day but then i watched this and i felt better, thank you and keep it up 😁❤️
Somebody please invite this lovely lady to Italy! Trust me, you haven't experienced real food until you try their food. I am so happy you get to taste anything you want and wish you a life filled with love and abundance 🥰
"After I learned that I was going to be sold like a dog..."
"...the lady who bought me...."
Wait....hold on just a second....can we go back a little bit? Do you have another video that explains this a bit more?
North koreans are for sale in rural china. When they cross the border they are sold. 300 bucks.
@@ProgramasespiasNet that is truly shocking. I wonder why the people who say they are still so angry about the Africans owned as slaves by whites in the Eighteenth Century do not make more fuss about this modern slave trade going on even now? Or do they only care if they can blame white people from Western countries?
@@legalvampire8136 even sadder is after the church rescues them some end up being missionaries in u.s. homeless shelters where they make the beds and cook for people. She actually did that and it confused her cause there was free meals and soda in the fridge. Then the "homeless" explained that they never had a chance in life cause of American racism. So she made their beds for a couple weeks cause they wouldn't do it for themselves, I think she gave up the u.s. missionary recruiting after that. She has had it bad. She was used poorly in China and south koreans can't take her home to mom. then she comes to the states to find out were in a "whose the biggest victim" race.
@@ProgramasespiasNet that is also truly shocking. I assume you are taking your facts from an autobiography this lady has written. If so I shall read it.
@@legalvampire8136 there is a lot of lore around her. North korea even has their own response video to her on youtube. In the book she dodges it, but in later interviews she discusses why. But yeah audiobook is great. There are about 6 of them. Its the only social justice I donate to. Cost 2k to traffic a refugee. Chinese and Thais charge u with human trafficking for helping. Is easier to pay.
"A big chunk of cow was on my plate". Yep. And when you've eaten it and it wasn't enough, you know what? YOU GET ANOTHER ONE. Welcome to America; try your next steak with eggs. 😋
U must have a great job!
@@staceykersting705 that's what I thought too haha...not everyone can just "get another one" it's not free.
@wholesome commentsI'm surprised at your comment... sure, if you received a high level of education or came from a family with a lot of business connections, then it may be easy to 'just work hard to get a better job', but it's really not that easy for everyone. E.g. Those without qualifications, those who are disabled and can't work some jobs, those who are raising a family and struggle to find a balance... Just as a few examples. It's not always about how hard you work. Sometimes it's about how much money you or your family already have, or who you know. 🤷♀️
@@rchoo5566 I didn't come from money. I work a regular job and do just fine and now I'm preparing to open up my own business. The great thing about America is that you CAN come from nothing and make something of yourself so stop with the self pity and excuses. How can you listen to stories like this and still feel sorry for yourself?
@@rchoo5566 this is how north Korea took over false promises to its citizens don't destroy America because you think you can fix it your wrong
A video on household chores/appliances and how they differ? For example: laundry (washer/dryer), dishes, microwave, stove, refrigeration, etc. Thanks!!
God bless you girl🙏
Happy Thanksgiving Yeonmi. It is my favorite American Holiday because gratefulness is the foundation of this day. May you be Blessed in your new country.
Yes that’s another thing I like about her her love for America the freedoms everyone here takes advantage of really makes you appreciate my life more
Love how the small things are your favorite dishes and it's the little things that matter it's hard to here things you've been through and lot of people in America don't appreciate what they have mostly rich people that think there better but glad I came across your channel made me change my thinking towards certain things and love your accent keep safe and have wonderful day.
Thank you for helping me appreciate my food and making me feel rich because I have eggs in the fridge (and electricity to preserve them). Your channel is amazing and makes me feel so much gratitude for the life I have. ❤️
What can we do to help those still in North Korea or those trying to leave?
This video is making me almost cry. I'm so happy for her. I have been following her journey for years now. So happy she has a RUclips channel. I can watch her grow and live out her life where she is meant to be. Helping others! ❤
If this precious woman can’t make you appreciate everything with a grateful heart, you are dead. There is no hope for you. I dare anyone to watch her videos and then complain about anything in their life.
I love chicken and steak too!! I hope everyone appreciates what they have like you do. Thanks for inspiring us.
Hi Yeonmi, your book was an incredible read, i was so gripped by your and your family's story.
You are adorable!!! It is amazing what we in the U.S. take for granted. Thank you for reminding us to be thankful!
I love your videos. We need more people like you in the USA!!
Girl, cheese is amazing! I'm so happy that you've been able to try it. Thanks for sharing your view of the world with us. :)
Ugh I want to cook every decadent meal I know for her 😭
Great Video Yeomi! Great job sharing some of your favorite foods.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Food. Yes! I love how your first video in a long time would be pertaining to food. I would do the same!
Please make sure that even if you ask for suggestions on what we would like to see (various topics) on your channel, always make sure you include videos of topics that YOU want to talk about that were not outside suggestions. This is your channel, your voice. We appreciate you regardless of content.
Big love from Connecticut!
In case you don't know there are other countries too that are equally or has higher standard of living than the US like some European countries, Canada, Australia, for example. The world does not revolve only on north korea, south korea, america
> there are other countries too that are equally or has higher standard of living than the US
And THAT'S an understatement. Trumpism and Christo-fascism are on the march here in America, and we will possibly descend into the same poverty and misery as N. Korea. Don't forget: DJ Trump ADMIRES Kim Jong-Un. I would say that, if this woman settled in Russia, she's also have it much better, and be amazed by all the great food, etc. Even Somalia is in better shape than her country of birth!
I wish more Americans loved America like you do sweetheart💚 Thank you for taking your time to te people you stories. You are so strong and such a inspiration to not only women but Im sure everyone that takes time to listen to you. Be blessed
Hi, this may be off topic but I REALLY LOVE YOUR BOOK💖 please keep being awesome and an inspiration💖
So much love to you :)
Hi, I'm from Texas and I gotta say, you are absolutely beautiful. Thank you for being here in America ❤️ I love all those foods
Nice yeonmi thanks for video
Vasudev Tiwari Thank you for watching it xoxo
This made me emotional. Such a sad but also happy video
I can't describe how happy this video made me. Because almost everything you listed I have just taken for granted my whole life, and seeing them bring you such joy makes me happy.
I love your channel!!! Im so glad you have made it to the land of the free.it really is a gift to live here.many Americans are so ungrateful for all we have here.they are ignorant to reality.
I love u with all my heart u made appreciate my life ❤️ I am a whole new person after watching your video I have a totally different perspective towards my life thanku so much and also please try indian food too it's a completely different cuisine nd it's something totally different varieties of flavours u should definitely try. Love from India ❤️❤️❤️
Your English is so good! We’re happy you’re here with us and living what seems a wonderful life. Steak with garlic butter sauce is too die for! A must try.
Ahhh dear Yeonmi, I feel really happy to see your new life. Eat, live, love, laugh, and spread this love and joy all of your around! World is beautiful with peace and love
Love you, love what you do and love learning - from you! Very humbling...
oh bless you, Dear. You must live a happy life! dont look back, we got your back. We're all in this together.
Welcome to the US
We're lucky to have you with us!
You remind me of how extremely proud and lucky I am to be American!
lol, delusion at its best.
I'm so glad you are here, and are happy and safe. I hope that things get better for the North Korean citizens. Listening to you really makes me appreciate everything I have. 💕
Your videos are so inspiring Yeonmi, they almost bring me to tears.
This makes me sad, hearing about the hardships of North Koreans. 😥 However, I'm happy you found your freedom and I hope you are doing well now. ❤
An amazing story of how lucky I am, you talk beautifully
This is off topic but your skin is just amazing! Would you be interested in doing a video on your skincare routine and products you use? I would love to see this 😊
I love your descriptions of American food. You talk about them with such enthusiasm!
If you ever come to the southeast USA, go to the Publix supermarket and get any Publix sub or fried chicken.
If you like Steak and you like Eggs you should have them together. Also, BBQ in Texas is the greatest!