The Most Unexpected Story Of Escape From North Korea

The Most Unexpected Story Of Escape From North Korea - Evelyn Jeong

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@YeonmiParkOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

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@Christinebanks11 3 жыл бұрын

Interview kim yo jung ! 😆

@ephinyus 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know how someone in the US can be a foster family for North Korean defectors. Can you please ask Evelyn how she was able to have a foster family? I would be interested in doing that. It is difficult to find this information online.

@johnwolf2829 3 жыл бұрын

@@ephinyus Don't trust anything you see online, but I think you are asking the right source this time. Good luck!

@Amygondor 3 жыл бұрын

NK is a horrible country. Look at Evelyn, she STILL looks constantly scared!

@elsadias9363 3 жыл бұрын

@@ephinyus 1

@Hoi4o 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that this girl was from the NK elite class and she still firmly decided to run away speaks volumes about this regime.

@Angelaius 3 жыл бұрын

Yes because one political view changing and her and her family getting murdered to make place to the new elite. I totally understand she ran

@Hoi4o 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Kim's dictatorship has become so self-centered that it has passed the stage where it can self-sustain long ago. Ironically, Juche has already gone down the drain.

@MusicalMarble 3 жыл бұрын

Asian Boss released a video recently about an elite man who worked for an intelligence agency who fled. He swam and got picked up by the South Korean navy.

@Gee5425 3 жыл бұрын

@@MusicalMarble that was a good interview. To me, this girl's mom wanted a better life for her, and risked everything to get her to it. She was from a privileged background, and was too young to really understand what was going on.

@j.c.4192 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gee5425 She's a liar. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hb2Af7GKvpmXpIU.html

@katymaloney 3 жыл бұрын

I think we ALL want to meet her mom... xD What an amazing lady! A "rich" North Korean business woman with police friends in China?! She survived prison AND got her daughter out?! LEGEND!!!!! 전설!!!!

@alanbannister1874 3 жыл бұрын

An interview wiling her mum would be fantastic.

@williss1192 2 жыл бұрын

@@alanbannister1874 True!

@j.c.4192 2 жыл бұрын

@@alanbannister1874 She's a liar. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hb2Af7GKvpmXpIU.html

@j.c.4192 2 жыл бұрын

She's a liar. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hb2Af7GKvpmXpIU.html

@YoonaSims 2 жыл бұрын

@@j.c.4192 LOOL weirdo

@megsutube1815 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that she was privileged and her mom protected her so valaintly. Thankfully, she has never had to suffer too bad...

@alexfriedman2047 3 жыл бұрын

Spy maybe?? Jk lol

@ninoslanguagejourney6002 3 жыл бұрын

Well she was proviledged and coming from such background must be humblkng but remember, she was priviledged in a horrible country. She still must have suffered so much cause even the most priviledged there are not well off. Just look at her mum ending in jail and almost getting killed.

@livideadgirl 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexfriedman2047 if she was a spy shouldn’t say bad things about NK shows that even the highest elites want to escape.

@williss1192 2 жыл бұрын

I’m more interested in the mother too. Clearly a intellectual and loving woman!

@hoagied3783 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible that she had a decent life in North Korea by comparison but STILL casually mentions that her mom was beaten in prison and almost executed.

@captainLoknar 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what happened to the guard who got bribed 100$ to let them cross the border. I guess a 100$ haircut >___

@peach_bearies 3 жыл бұрын

i feel like Evelyn is what Yeonmi is fighting for. a young north korean girl able to live a life in freedom, someone who loves palm trees, new clothes and vlogging their day to day life. also her mom is badass!! i would love to see an interview with her, and then eventually a movie lol her story is incredible

@robertthomas6127 3 жыл бұрын

Did Evelyn say palm trees? I understand pine trees, but maybe I am hearing wrong. Not that it is important, just curious.

@peach_bearies 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertthomas6127 i heard pine but she show a picture of a beach ;o; so i’m not sure, but beautiful trees nevertheless!

@robertthomas6127 3 жыл бұрын

@@peach_bearies ... Ahhh ok, but did you not notice that in the upper part of the picture across from the beach there was a wooded area with pine trees? I assume that is the island Evelyn was speaking of. I was surprised to hear her say that because I would have thought that North Korea would have pine trees too. Have a nice day!

@erikaalvarez5121 2 жыл бұрын

A movie Will be great 👍

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

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@samuraikyokkan 3 жыл бұрын

I must say we are privileged to hear your stories in english. Thank your for being such intelligent ladies, and bold. Learning English later on is not easy and we should all appreciate the effort you put for the English speaking audiences

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

@sleevegarnish5078 3 жыл бұрын

the way you support your guests is heart warming .. such a lovely polite Lady - Yenomi : )

@chrisemptage1366 3 жыл бұрын

Have you read Yenomi’s book it’s really good she has been through so much.

@brian6x 3 жыл бұрын

A real breath of fresh air vs. how others in North America interview people.

@Celestineblue22 3 жыл бұрын

Right, you are so polite and such a pleasant nice person.

@zerofox7347 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I find myself watching with a big smile. North Koreans all seem to be such lovely people.

@thekatt... 3 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@pookiehoney 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that mom was a smart and brave woman. She had all of the contacts in order as well. She was planning escape possibly before she even was caught and put in prison. Every day she suffered she probably told herself if she ever got out of there alive that she’d escape and get her daughter out of there. She completely knew the risks and did what she had to do for a better future.

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

@ryanmyers8335 3 жыл бұрын

i really fell bad for the people who are suffering in that country🥺😔

@paulgeisler8465 3 жыл бұрын

There is no suffering in that country. That is what the people of DPRK experience for the past 70 years, lies and defamation. Human rights are fully respected, and there is no existence of concentration camps.

@ryanmyers8335 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulgeisler8465i mean under the row of kim!

@sappert1952 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulgeisler8465 are there unicorns and leprechauns in that fantasy world you live in?

@adriannasanchez 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulgeisler8465 if nobody is suffering than y r most people of that country starving and y do the people of North Korea not have rights that most countries have and treated awfully and and never allowed to leave?

@preetiacharya5429 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulgeisler8465 Are you insane ?

@mariehaunani9823 2 жыл бұрын

When she said her mom said "blame me" that hit the feels. What an awesome Mom. So selfless

@joeiiiful 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful women and better American Patriots than many Americans born here and hate it. Keep on doing what you are doing. You are such an inspiration to us.

@katherinechase3674 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, research her-

@duskripper6650 3 жыл бұрын

@@katherinechase3674 dude, get over yourself-

@GreatFreedom 3 жыл бұрын

@@katherinechase3674 research shows she is truthful you are the lie~maury

@youmakemeboostup 3 жыл бұрын

that's because America isn't that great of a country 🤷‍♀️

@t.t6191 3 жыл бұрын

Because people born into times of peace and have only seen thier own ways and lives dont appreciate how bad it actually is in other countries. Not saying America is a perfect country because no country is perfect but at the end of the day people need to realize the basis of what democracy is built on is the safest way for people. Be thankful you actually have a right to speak up, have a right to say what you think. That could change. Ive always thought Americans are pretty sheltered and don't know History and don't understand the world outside of America.

@goldandfinery1125 3 жыл бұрын

What a daring escape. I'm so glad Evelyn Jeong and her family are free to live their lives and share their stories of bravery with all of us. I hope that one day all north Korean citizens can taste the same freedom.

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

@The_Brew_Dog 3 жыл бұрын

How could an American citizen sponsor a North Korean defector? What would it cost to get a small family out? My wife and I would definitely sponsor if there was a way to do so. Yeommi you have absolutely changed the way I view many things. Thanks for fighting to staying alive and telling your story. What you are doing is very important. Seems like you have a great support system now, but if you ever need help don’t hesitate to reach out.

@janetblanc7658 Жыл бұрын

You and your wife have generous hearts. I hope that one day you can help some North Koreans escape from that hell hole.

@Nurichiri Жыл бұрын

There's a group called Crossing Borders. While they don't help people get out they help the NK defectors once they are in China.

@andrewescondido38 Жыл бұрын

Your best bet is probably sponsoring Christian missionaries that specialize in getting refugees out of North Korea.

@sabrinazarogoza8686 10 ай бұрын

I've been wondering this to. How can we help?

@joshr8666 7 ай бұрын

Idk if you ever got a response but there are activist groups that help defectors. As far as I know the people who want to leave have to gather money to pay a broker. I don't think you can just donate money and make it happen. It's more complicated than that. But at this point with the border closures and increased security i don't know how they will escape. But I would just say support activist groups maybe Yeonmi has some information.

@larrytingle7184 3 жыл бұрын

You need to talk with her mother, she sounds like an amazing woman

@Barrowgrl421 3 жыл бұрын

Her mother's connections could truly help others escape. God bless her and her friends for helping North Koreans.

@zg6879 3 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful she didn’t have to suffer as much as other defectors who escaped!! She and her mother are still very brave for getting out. She is even more brave for speaking out!

@littleblackbabycat 3 жыл бұрын

The fact these gorgeous souls can remain kind, loving, caring and have a sense of humour after all they've been through, know and witnessed....is a lesson to us all.💗💗💗💗💗💗

@kati-ana 3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn is such a lovely woman. Her English is so good and she dresses so respectfully.Very pretty. Brave girl raised by a brave mother.

@robertthomas6127 3 жыл бұрын

It is devestating as well as beautiful how feeling the same pain can bring people together. I wish both Evelyn and Yeonmi a peaceful and wonderful future. More than anything else that they one day will be able to visit their country as a free country. For no matter how lucky and happy one is to live somewhere no place is ever more your home than where you were born. God Bless both of them.

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

@Ms-fe2bo 3 жыл бұрын

Her mom is so great and so brave , no words !! Regards to the greatest mom , from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

@andykelly6074 3 жыл бұрын

"Being free is not easy. It comes with a lot of responsibility". Yeonmi Park

@herdouacheng05 2 жыл бұрын

Freedom definitely comes with a heavy price. After the Vietnam War the Laotian and Vietnamese government persecuted the hmong people so it was practically genocide for my Hmong people. My family escape Laos in 1987 to thailand and then finally made it to the USA in 1989. It's truly sad that even now there are still descendents of hmong people who had help the US during the war still hiding in the mountains and jungle of Laos.

@phoebecaroline7025 3 жыл бұрын

Where is Evelyn’s mom now?? I’m so curious and she is so brave for sending her daughter to freedom!!

@Kim_Jong_Un_2023 3 жыл бұрын

Please Visit North Korea

@katherinechase3674 3 жыл бұрын

Yeomi has told many half truths / exaggerations so we really cannot trust her guests either :( Do your research, outside of her page, of course-

@perceivedvelocity9914 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kim_Jong_Un_2023 WOW, North Korean bots have joined the chat.

@juliamaravilla4708 3 жыл бұрын

@@katherinechase3674 and what half truths and exaggerations are you speaking of? back your statement up or don't say it at all.

@sebastianenriquefernandezv7996 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kim_Jong_Un_2023😂😂😂

@karriewick 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting how a bit of NK luxury can effect your life outside. Evelyn was spoiled by NK standards, and we still see some of that attitude showing through here. YeonMi, on the other hand, had it rough beyond comparison. The contrast is interesting.

@allinonewithaashakiran3754 Жыл бұрын

Yaaa true but i want a interview with her mom because she is so courageous and a buisness women with soo much connections in an isolated country that's inspiring

@jamesmahon6788 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing how she was completely unaware of the dangers during the travel brought me flashbacks to watching "Life is Beautiful" (1995) I highly recommend the movie to any interested as while it is most definitely sad there are some bright moments

@ifitsfreeitsforme1852 3 жыл бұрын

I can just imagine ....yes , Mister soldier sir...we will only be visiting China for short time and then we come back. As soon as the border is out of sight - hasta la Vista baby ! We take so much for granted in the US . So many of our problems are self inflicted . Listening to this young lady makes me thankful that we (still) have the greatest country in the world . But self government does not, will not , work without self discipline . This testimony should be required listening in every school in America .

@lois5593 3 жыл бұрын

The greatest country in the world? Lol

@entpcrow4935 3 жыл бұрын

LMAO! Oh sweetie... you are not

@andreavanda5402 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid that has not been the case for a few decades and the decline is accelerating rapidly under the globalist Marxist Biden administration.

@mylife70777 3 жыл бұрын

@UCboR4TZdRVAHUFpaVROrnLA Yet you killed millions in middle East Vietnam failed in Afghanistan Korea You people create this refuge crisis in Europe do to your wars in Iraq Syria Yemen Europe is dieing USA is the most satanic country in the world that's why covid carve you guys up and take many life USA is talk show in their rich get rich poor gets poor look at homeless in la new York Detroit

@jonhall2274 3 жыл бұрын

@@andreavanda5402 LMFAO, doubt you even know what Marxism even is, much less know who Karl Marx is, or even read any reputable literature on Marxism. I don't even like Biden, yet Trump is far closer to a totalitarian than Biden is even a hint of being a Marxist. Trump for another four years would've been a disaster. He got lucky taking all the credits(like he always does) for OBAMA's economical success, while simultaneously deny any of the many faults he had(like he always does). He's a literal definition of a sociopathic narcissist that tried to stop a legal and one of the most secure elections in history. Even his military advisors compared him verbatim to Hitler, and were in fear of him attempting a coup(I mean he traitorously incited a riot to stop the legal verification of a democratically elected president, which is amount to treason). Biden was, and still is, far better than the screaming narcissistic man child that was trump. Another democrat has to bail out another republicans economical recession, again. You'd think 2 times in a row, with bill & obama, that people would finally learn, but I guess that's what happens when you cut education funding first thing for decades. It's not a coincidence that the lowest educated & poorest, all voted for trump because they're easily duped by being gullible, especially to a well known con man. 🤦‍♂️😂

@cyclonejohn69 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. It was nice to hear Evelyn's escape story and how she made it to freedom. How courageous of Evelyn's mother, even after being jailed, willing to take the blame if they were caught while in China. Her mom, and Evelyn too, are so brave. So happy to have you, Evelyn and other North Koreans here!

@Steveinthailand 2 жыл бұрын

How you can take public transportation from Vientiane in Laos to Chiangkhan border in North Thailand before going to Bangkok via Kanchanaburi. No chance you cant take any bus in Laos to a border area without showing legal ID. And there are no direct buses to Bangkok via Kanchanaburi from North Thailand. Her map of 'escape' is hilarious. Evelyn was obviously a legal North Korean passport holder who enjoyed travelling around Beijing, Chongqing and Kunming before emigrating to the US with a sensational tale. Lol

@cyclonejohn69 2 жыл бұрын

@@Steveinthailand You can’t take public transportation in Laos to Thailand. That’s why they all walk, and even if they do take public transport it is only for short distances.

@Steveinthailand 2 жыл бұрын

@@cyclonejohn69 According to Yeonmi's map, you reckon she walked to Vientiane (from China), then up to Luang Prabang and continued her 1000km stroll to Chiang Rai. You obviously didn't watch the interview - Yeonmi says she took public transportation all the way. Evelyn held a North Korean passport or she wouldn't have dared travel around Beijing, Chongqing and Kunming sightseeing. She just emigrated by telling a sob story.

@cyclonejohn69 2 жыл бұрын

@@Steveinthailand You obviously didn't watch or comprehend.Yeonmi. Also, Evelyn didn't get a passport until after reaching South Korea.

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

@xxylcve 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope you and Everlyn are happy and heathy

@YedolfWesler 3 жыл бұрын

These stories would make awesome movies.

@didishen152 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are inspiring. Glad your channel is growing and awareness is spreading

@samuraikyokkan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi yeonmi I'm 42, born in Romania and living Texas, i just learned that my communist dictator caucescu, was changed by a meeting with Kim IL sung. Caucescu was first trying to be a "good communist leader" and embrace the west, then after meeting sung became obsessed with power and control to be like sung, and Romania suffered ever since. Romanians still speak about how they suffered, just as north Korean refugees do about the Kims. We have some shared connection because of these monsters. The Kim family has also after my family history.

@stealthonebravo4874 3 жыл бұрын

You're both patriots and an inspiration to many who've had the opportunity to hear your stories of bravery and determination to be free.

@Mrs.LadeyBug 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, she’s such a sweetheart. 💖 And what a Mom, the most ultimate symbol of a loving sacrificial person, “Just blame me”. Most people struggle to work as a cashier, by the way! Evelyn, you moved right as you were going from childhood to adulthood, and it was, in a way, just a WAYYYY bigger leap into an unknown life of adulthood. What an incredible adjustment and transition you have been going through. I love your ✨lightness✨ Keep sparkling, and keep close to Yeonmi and your good friends when you need to talk about “darker” things because that is important too, and you’ll stay ✨light✨ when you talk through the dark. Take care!!

@waltermanfred826 3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn's mom reminded me of the movie "Life Is Beautiful". Please see the movie if you have done so. Basically. its about a father using his imagination to shield his son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp. The dad experience dthe brutality but preserved and protected his son's psychological health.

@lunalapelusa9571 3 жыл бұрын

The way you and Evelyn have such powerful stories and how after all you are so nice and respectful is so inspiring. Love you Yeonmi and Evelyn ❤️❤️!!

@ameraboukoura6091 3 жыл бұрын

May seem off topic but Evelyn looks like one of the top South Korean models 🇰🇷

@CR-wk2re 3 жыл бұрын

Is it just me, or are all the NK defectors gorgeous?

@johnwolf2829 3 жыл бұрын

@@CR-wk2re Seeing as how difficult having children makes life in N. Korea, I'm thinking that over the last 70 years natural selection would have kicked in. If only the best-looking women can tempt a man to get into a situation where he has to support children in spite of how onerous the rest of life is, yeah, I think it would take one hell of a woman to tempt the average citizen into that kind of situation. Never underestimate how monstrous the situation in a Communist Kingdom can be.

@maryannebrown2385 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!! Al the woman I have seen (sorry-I haven’t seen men I guess) are very pretty. And I love the soft way they do their makeup. The attention paid to their skin, and the way blush is applied. It really looks beautiful.

@fabcat1ify 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattatm3227 This article has been debunked

@mattatm3227 3 жыл бұрын

@@fabcat1ify where, I'm torn on one side it's terrible what she talks about. On the other hand she farms other escape girls for information...

@melodypanek448 3 жыл бұрын

I feel that Yeonmi escaped NK so that she could survive. I think that Evelyn left because she wanted adventure. What a difference. Yeonmi was from a low caste in NK and she and her family dealt with serious hunger and strife. Evelyn' s family sounded like they had good connections until her mom was caught and put into jail. After that, her mom got Evelyn out of NK. Very sad that either woman had to leave at all. The Kim regime should be removed.

@vanlala3674 2 жыл бұрын

But imagine what her mum had to go through, 5 years of jail with tortures we can’t imagine, and it at least spent months to finally be safe, and of course yeonmi have to suffer more then that without any connection or resources. Imagine her mum could have escaped more easily without child, but she did everything for her children

@drone6917 2 жыл бұрын

@imlost5947 3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn's mom is a LEGEND😂🙌🙌

@janesmith9024 3 жыл бұрын

This is very interesting because this lady was not starving and escaped to survive, but was relatively well off there. Lots of people think the USA (and indeed here in the UK) is always an easy life. It is not. We have a shortage of housing and people work veryr hard here in the UK. Those coming in from all over the world (we have 17m more against a population of the UK in total of 67m in the UK than when I was born) thinking it will be easy here like on films, but it is a shock when they realise that is not so.

@lisalane3291 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!👌🏻

@benjaminharold5154 3 жыл бұрын

Freedom is often taken for granted by those who never knew otherwise. Thank you for sharing your stories and reminding us how lucky so many of us are.

@mustardseed738 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Yeonmi you got to have Evelyn more often.

@michellee7469 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to have found your channel! I’ve been telling my family about you. I want us to be reminded always that it’s the Kim regime that’s evil, not the people! Much love and blessings to both of you🙏🏻❤️

@betsyr4724 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Keep it up ladies. Appreciate what you do.

@robinculler4829 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to both Yeonmi and Evelyn! May both of you enjoy much fruit out of what you do. I believe that it is not by accident or luck that you have made it to the U.S. I'm privileged to be able to communicate with you!

@terrydavis2887 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Yeonmi! And thanks Evelyn. I saw Evelyns story once before and I am fascinated at the difference in these two defectors stories. You are both beautiful and intelligent women and we are so lucky that you came to America!!

@spiritofanu3112 Жыл бұрын

The difference between these two women’s experiences in North Korea is incredible. One had a terrible deprived life. One had riches and luxury. Sorry the one being interviewed sounds like a spoiled princess - even now, complaining about wearing used clothing. I have a great deal of admiration for Yeonmi. Evelyn sounds like she still expecting others to look after her.

@Mikaeeee_ Жыл бұрын

But Evelyn takes care of herself and is an independent young woman

@Toolgdskli 3 жыл бұрын

As Yeonmi said, it is very interesting to hear more stories about Evelyn’s mother, a tough, independent, and smart lady. About her background, how she got the permit to trade, her journey after her daughter left China, etc. May be another interview? It is interesting also to know about her father’s story but I can understand if for some reason she does not want to talk about that subject.

@thetiniestpirate 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful to see you smiling and laughing together, what a journey you're on.

@mtlbroadcast 2 жыл бұрын

What I found so nice and admirable is that I was born in this free world, in Quebec Canada and you are here since 2007 and you just appropriate yourself this new culture to wear it so fine and then, theres me who still don't understand the color palettes. You're so beautiful and radiant! Your friend too as well. Well, all of you NK defectors, you're so strong and resiliant. You rock girls!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world, now its ours to raise our voices.

@briansmith2163 3 жыл бұрын

So very nice to see and hear from you both together again. I follow you both on KZfaq. I am a fan ! Welcome back, Evelyn. Love you both.

@lucille.phoenix5504 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these stories Yeonmi!

@toibocks3201 3 жыл бұрын

I love you so much thankyou so much for everything you do and your channel!!

@rebeckamanolova872 2 жыл бұрын

I really have to thank you two for opening up my mind about other and bigger issues in the world than what I thought were ¨Big Issuses¨ in my life, and making me want to fight for your country! And also thank you so much for telling your stories!

@fabcat1ify 3 жыл бұрын

I paused Lex and Michael to watch, congratulations again on the 600k and counting, your such a bright light 💕

@katherinechase3674 3 жыл бұрын

If you research Yeomi, you may feel silly about your comment-

@duskripper6650 3 жыл бұрын

@@katherinechase3674 if you ever grow up, you may feel silly about all these dumbass comments

@cuhweenuh 3 жыл бұрын

@@katherinechase3674 evidence ?????????

@duskripper6650 3 жыл бұрын

@@cuhweenuh she doesn't have evidence, she's just an idiot 🤣

@julieannboone80 3 жыл бұрын

I watched Lex and Michael too!

@daniellequartiers8578 2 жыл бұрын

You are both so very Beautiful and your stories just break my heart. NO ONE should ever be treated the way you were in your old country and Iam so happy you are here and happy!!! and especially safe!!

@mnmirth2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you two got to reconnect in a safe environment! I hope many others can follow in your steps! It is so heartbreaking to know that everyone in North Korea needs to be liberated from such settings.

@magicsamart2343 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you both are safe and able to talk about this and share your experience

@Freee479 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed every bit of this interview it was so enlightening😊 Evelyn’s mom is a LEGEND no Cap!! ‘Just blame me’ that hit me!! Such deep love !! Only a Parent can❤️

@theoriginaltroll388 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are 100x braver than me...So much love and respect....keep telling your story....me personally will listen to every second of it

@gh-ik3jp 3 жыл бұрын

You're both so cute I'm glad that you're safe. I whine about how tough my life is, then I watch one of your videos. And I realize I am a blessed man. Keep up the good work.

@uwaviator 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you ladies have one another and that we have you both here now. 🥰

@jenbest4972 3 жыл бұрын

amen 🙏

@Kim_Jong_Un_2023 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kinesis4868 2 жыл бұрын

You two are so sweet together. Two different different perspectives but you come together so beautifully.

@Gwreck562 3 жыл бұрын

Two beautiful and lovely ladies. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing stories with us! I really enjoyed this video.

@beth1121 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much to both of you for sharing your stories. They are truly inspirational and I hope they reach everyone here in the west because we really don't know anything about North Korean life, just what the media tells us which is not enough. You are both brave, strong, beautiful women and I wish you and your families all the best in this life as well as the rest of the North Koreans currently living in slavery. I hope that justice prevails and they will be free to live and thrive in a free world ❤

@hiddenechoes 3 жыл бұрын

It is a miracle that someone made it out of north Korea with their innocence intact. I didn't know it was possible, and I know it didn't come without sacrifices. I respect and appreciate every survivor with hard stories of overcoming cruelty and torture, of those who narrowly missed the same only to find out on the outside how much they were risking. I celebrate your freedom and I hope your continued efforts bring more people to places where they have opportunities to grow and change, to learn and adapt to environments where they can grow.

@andrewt35 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for this! I think you guys show us with such clarity why we need to resist the temptations of big government. We are all so happy to have you both here in our country!

@toyapesana5431 2 жыл бұрын

Yeonmi park, i love watching your channel! Keep up the good job what you have achieve right now. Keep safe and GOD blessed you always.

@IRosamelia 3 жыл бұрын

It's so outrageous these girls have to speak about their personal traumatic stories and a brutal dictatorship; if I didn't speak english I would think they were just friends talking about fashion and motherhood or their work routine...

@marshmallow2370 3 жыл бұрын

You both are heroes! Thank you so much for sharing your stories and helping us understand what your lives were like in No Korea. 💗💗

@MRoderick89 3 жыл бұрын

This is an wye opening video you are both so strong and brave for all you went through I don't think I could survive a situation like that. Thank you for this amazing video 🙂

@waynes4jc 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Makes me always appreciate how blessed we are in the USA

@denia1594 2 жыл бұрын

Your story couldn't be more different, but you still drew the same conclusion to run away. I am so fortunate to have grown up in Germany, I cannot even wrap my head around people suffering like that. I am so glad you decided to share your stories!

@netwarrior1242 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice interview! I love your channel. God bless both of you.

@alexandratalbot3427 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible story ♥️ you too are so wonderful! Best wishes 😘

@bridgetdraper5146 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so blessed by being welcomed by my Asian families- especially my Korean families; now more than ever! I love you all beyond expression of words!💐💖

@sophiew9246 3 жыл бұрын

both of your spoken 'english' is amazing!! If i had to learn Korean in 10 years i still wouldn't be able to. so well spoken.

@hoalam1559 3 жыл бұрын

i can tell yeonmi have this thought in her head while listening to evelyn’s story “this bith is lucky asf”🤣.

@williss1192 2 жыл бұрын

The mother was incredible. She carried the entire weight. I’m shock! This is a good example of how a parent should be! Normally you’d think the daughter was a flower in a vase. But the parent did something amazing

@ShaferHart 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview!

@eetadakimasu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your stories!

@melkat606 3 жыл бұрын

It really shows in the way she talks about her mother how much she appreciates what she did for her. I’m so glad she got away.

@mikecroly4579 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Yeonmi for enlightening us westerners to the horrible plight and circumstances of the North Korean people! Bless their dear hearts! I wish someone would tell me how/when to send $ to help w/food or escape please?

@jakewallace1664 2 жыл бұрын

Can we all agree that their english is impeccable. Its so impressive.

@samanthav8728 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating different perspective of the "Elite" in North Korea seeing the world as harder. Yeonmi, I hope you do get to interview her mother! I really want to hear of her story too! God Bless you for helping your country!

@hiddenechoes 3 жыл бұрын

I can't relate on the scale of the entire country, but as someone born into a cult it can often be harder on the outside for awhile. You miss the decisions always being made for you. Suddenly you could marry anyone you connect with, before you had 2 to 6 options leadership would allow you to pick from. A piece of you misses that simplicity. I can imagine that was hard to hear though, when one person literally left for immediate survival like need of food and the other is saying that in some ways the outside life is harder (she could have meant more complex, which I'm sure it is more complicated with more choices and expectations). I'm glad each these lovely humans made it out and I hope for continued healing and helping others for both of these women.

@hiddenechoes 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to hear more from her mom as well! Such a brave woman.

@JANECHROMATICA 3 жыл бұрын

what a story it should be made into a movie so glad it all worked out for Evelyn

@tech42long35 3 жыл бұрын

Wow is all i can say when i watch your videos Yeonmi.. Im SO impressed with how powerful your personality IS.. Weaker people will not speak-up and be heard. YOU will Never! stay quiet about atrocities. Or the stupidity of communism and liberalism. All the prayers and good feelings to you and your people.. : )

@gkatar 3 жыл бұрын

Her mom is so awesome!!!!

@hl1342 2 жыл бұрын

Nice that so many defectors are collaborating Keep up the good work

@donaldthomas7753 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Ms Park.

@troymanuel6593 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you are smiling together.

@mnhoss2100 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck here in America Evelyn. Glad to have you both with us.

@bea.of.ameadow8029 3 жыл бұрын

To me it sounds like years worth of her mother planning to be honest she sounds like a very intelligent and brave woman I would love to hear her story !

@veronicachandler6639 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing story; I would love to see you interview her mother too.

@razidanino5102 2 жыл бұрын

she is so adorable, she was escaping north because she was just bored and wants to see the world outside north korea without knowing she’s going to be killed if got caught

@Paul265 2 жыл бұрын

Evelyn is really a beautiful girl. 😊❤️🌹...i am happy she now belong to us, and i hope she feels happy here and is enjoying her freedom in this country