Hello Today we are going to talk about Kim Jeong-ah a North Korean defector from North Korea. Let's find out together. ---- Kim Jeong-ah KZfaq / @tv-iv5ic Dimple Business Mail wognswotjr@gmail.com ---- Thanks for watching.
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@dimpleAwesome15 ай бұрын
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@DrJones-nh4my3 жыл бұрын
They didn’t like her in North Korea because she has too much personality. How wonderful and funny. She’s really delightful.
@cjvilleneuve15663 жыл бұрын
no army in the world love you for having a personality.....
@DrJones-nh4my3 жыл бұрын
@@cjvilleneuve1566. I wasn’t speaking about the army but yeah, ok. I get you.
@graphite78983 жыл бұрын
@@cjvilleneuve1566 This is very true. We the US may have a strong government but oh boy does it have it's internal issues with the treatment of soldiers.
@Alwong8883 жыл бұрын
I was frowned upon while I was active duty US army because I was too happy. So, I left the US army and now I am even happier.
@DrJones-nh4my3 жыл бұрын
@@Alwong888. I’m sorry this happened to you. Whoever didn’t want you to be happy was an @$$. I’m glad you’re doing good now. Things did turn around for you. 👍
@a.hollins86913 жыл бұрын
I like that the "awkwardly hurrying because someone is holding a door for you that is too far away" thing transcends cultures.
@jccowtown97593 жыл бұрын
If I’m holding a door I always say, “No need to rush! Neither of us is in that much of a hurry.”
@megandunnett79003 жыл бұрын
@@jccowtown9759 especially if it is obvious that someone is struggling already. Them (laden down with shopping bags and children, or with a walker or wheelchair): visibly struggles to speed up. Me (holding this door because I have the time and it’s the right thing to do): don’t rush, I’ll be here when you get here (not in those exact words. But you get the gist)
@shanedaviau59763 жыл бұрын
Canadians like me will hold the until everyone inside and ready to order thier tim Hortons.lol
@1manwalkingfreakshow3 жыл бұрын
The awkward hurry to the door so the one holding it doesn’t wait all day? That IS a pretty American phenomenon, isn’t it? 😊 🇺🇸
@miguelmarquez41923 жыл бұрын
@@shanedaviau5976 im american and get trapped holding the door for all of phoenix at In n Out Burger. Truly a phenomenon. Hold it for one, someone lifts the rock and suddenly im the butler hahaha
@fireskycam98893 жыл бұрын
It is North Korea's leader that is the problem, not the people.
@joshuaaragon71103 жыл бұрын
Leader(s), if NK’s officials were so concerned, you’d think they would of done a coup by now?
@loganthesaint3 жыл бұрын
The leader is just as much a prisoner as the people.
@mstandenberg14213 жыл бұрын
The problem with embedded royalty/demagoguery is if they give it up, they can pay for their citizens’ freedom with their lives. Thus, monsters are trapped into remaining monsters, generation after generation on pain of death.
@loganthesaint3 жыл бұрын
@Gideon de Jongh do you honestly believe that one man... one human, can control an entire population. No he can’t, however if that population believes he can... he’s just the face. Just like our president. No one human is in power even when they are in power.
@commentfreely54433 жыл бұрын
moral of the story, the cia have better food than 5 star
@walkerlocker61262 жыл бұрын
As an American, I hope she knows we hold no ill will towards North Korean citizens. We know you are all basically brainwashed and that you are not evil people. She never needs to apologize for her country, and we support her to the fullest in her endeavors as a free woman. Stay strong, my friend!
@ClaimClam11 ай бұрын
North Koreans were half right. She was pictured with the right wing heritage foundation which promoted Americas bloodthirsty barbaric Iraq war.
@leonardnordenstrom14638 ай бұрын
those who were brainwashed to hate are not our enemy.
@leonardnordenstrom14638 ай бұрын
UNITED STATES NAVY man. i was a one who was on the korean peninsula tracking north korean activity many years ago..
@BrianKorth-nu7gw3 жыл бұрын
Don’t be sorry you were told to hate us. The truth is 99..9% of Americans feel bad for North Korean citizens and support their freedom.
@randomamerican63203 жыл бұрын
As a middle class White American from Tennessee, I can vouch this is a common sentiment to me and the friends I know. It's sad they're stuck in the old times.
@wilmerbesitan12003 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@styrofoamandgasoline3 жыл бұрын
@Akin Khoo sure buddy.
@Telcontar863 жыл бұрын
New Englander here, basically everyone I've ever talked to about North Korea in my 2+ decades of being aware of the country's plight have been sympathetic of the way the people are treated. Support for the freedom of NK's citizens is the norm, in my small experience.
@BrianKorth-nu7gw3 жыл бұрын
Akin Khoo most Americans are against war. Our government does some really terrible things. As an American I sincerely apologize for the Harm done by our government.
@kylelouthan47594 жыл бұрын
It's like my dad said, Politeness costs you nothing and can gain you everything.
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
After all, Americans are cool. Thank you very much. I am very grateful for learning courtesy from you again.
@vagabondwastrel23614 жыл бұрын
@@tv-iv5ic Politeness is also a poison that socialists use. When people are allowed to say anything the price of that freedom is things you don't want to hear. I am more fond of an honest rude person than a polite liar.
@jnitz14 жыл бұрын
Your dad is a smart man
@kylelouthan47594 жыл бұрын
@@jnitz1 He is. most of the time lol
@tv-iv5ic3 жыл бұрын
On my channel, six images of the North Korean fever video and English letter screen will be released every two hours from 12:00 on the 22nd. Please watch a lot.
@andewr63984 жыл бұрын
It’s incredible to see how these gestures that are considered small and insignificant in western culture can make such a grand impact in ones perception of America
@paulcoy60814 жыл бұрын
Joy Lee yeah nk people can not see the out side of the world so they just have to listen to their leaders and believe them.
@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive4 жыл бұрын
Wait til she experiences Canada!
@ballislife98344 жыл бұрын
@@paulcoy6081 nah, deep down they don't give a fck about him but they have no choice.
@MissesWitch4 жыл бұрын
I don't get that in England too, So it would be significant to me too
@ix79584 жыл бұрын
@@ballislife9834 yeah deep down, but in the immediate moment we're also like *fuck it let's be kind for no reason*
@foley151362 жыл бұрын
I wish that she didn’t feel the need to apologize. She doesn’t owe an apology. It wasn’t her that made everybody in NK learn and say negative things about the USA. It’s so nice to see her happy and enjoying family life in health and peace. It’s cool to hear her perspective and new experiences.
@atheadax3 жыл бұрын
She's such a sweet woman, I'm so glad that she finally has freedom. edit: WHY IS EVERYONE ARGUING CHILL OUT
@NicotineRosberg3 жыл бұрын
If North Korea was of major interest to the US they would have invaded that country by now but America only invades when they can get something from that country
@XCalibur_EX3 жыл бұрын
@@NicotineRosberg and yet americans would still call the government monsters for doing so, and it's not so easy, NK is backed by China, so invading NK would cause a huge war Between the US and China
@atheadax3 жыл бұрын
@@NicotineRosberg Uhm no, that's not true. The only time we've ever invaded was during wartime to win over our enemies. (e.g. Okinawa, Japan)
@paulwilson46363 жыл бұрын
Why is she still in their uniform?? Its a bs video
@XCalibur_EX3 жыл бұрын
@@atheadax we didn't exactly- invade Japan
@dankrzmarzick57053 жыл бұрын
It’s sad that she thinks she needs to apologize to Americans when she was brainwashed from a young age. So happy she found a way out.
@kicoterie42273 жыл бұрын
It’s weird feeling like you have to apologize for something you aren’t really responsible for huh
@gregsteele28203 жыл бұрын
It's because she takes individual responsibility for her actions, and isn't satisfied to blame what she does on external forces as if she were a victim.
@Duplicitousthoughtformentity3 жыл бұрын
@@gregsteele2820 It’s dare I say it the most excellent form of accountability I’ve seen, and is deeply admirable. That said, it’s definitely not her fault but good on her. I hope she lives a peaceful life, and I hope for the liberation of North Koreans too.
@ThatColtGuy3 жыл бұрын
@David Willis the whole world does now a days. Big tech has gotten too big that they brainwash everyone’s views on certain actions. Not going to bring politics into this but look at the liberals actions in the US literally canceling people for them being a conservative🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
@ThatColtGuy3 жыл бұрын
@David Willis yea because your sentence makes total sense 🤦🏼♂️. The side I’m on actually cares about this country and doesn’t create riots against someone for being conservative(or opposite party). Your reaction shows how much of a joke yall are🤷🏼♂️.
@heath68023 жыл бұрын
How horrible this sweet lady felt the need to apology as if she is to blame, I’m glad she’s well and out of that hell hole of a nation
@Userhandle73843 жыл бұрын
This is how Asians often think, having to apologize for the behavior of their group. It’s not just North Koreans, it’s a cultural thing... I’m Asian American so I understand why but I’m more individualistic in my thinking regarding this. It’s not her fault.
@wsmith49063 жыл бұрын
Hell hole of a nation? According Western"progressives" NK is a "progressive" nation because they are socialist(communist) Inside every "progressive" is a totalitarian screaming to get out.
@Shady0Paradox3 жыл бұрын
@@wsmith4906 Who is saying this???
@thiswowzer32173 жыл бұрын
@@Userhandle7384 it's not but it is. She has to apologise for the things she did wrong because even though she was brainwashed the things someone do that are bad keep being bad. She's a really respectable person for realizing (not many people does).
@sifibruh70553 жыл бұрын
@@thiswowzer3217 I don't know Japan and their people I have met to this day are always apologizing for their acts in ww2
@frankhoffman3566 Жыл бұрын
It takes a foreigner - an immigrant like this woman - to remind us of what we cherish, what we believe and what we have.
@Fusemoree8 ай бұрын
Speak for yourself
@frankhoffman35668 ай бұрын
@@Fusemoree... In this country, you may still hate whoever you want. Most Americans don't hate. Forgive us for not joining you.
@airmanjoe3 жыл бұрын
As an American I hope we can be worthy of her impression of us.
@whitealliance95403 жыл бұрын
I believe we are moving in that direction. Especially after covid. Its kinda bringing the best out of us
@Dr.Spatula3 жыл бұрын
@@whitealliance9540 Yeah... no...
3 жыл бұрын
That's a worthy cause, indeed.
@queencerseilannister35193 жыл бұрын
@@whitealliance9540 Best out of us!?? We haven't been this divided since the Civil War era.
@alexojideagu3 жыл бұрын
Not with that Fat Orange Buffon in charge
@rich10514143 жыл бұрын
"The hardest moment was when I realized the Americans aren't the barbarians. I receive sympathy I do not deserve, nor would I return in kind if it was me. I was the barbarian all along. That is the hardest part." That is basically what the North Korean defector I met in college said about it, finishing in tears.
@rich10514143 жыл бұрын
@elviade Money, power and fear.
@Demobot13 жыл бұрын
@elviade Try watching Downfall on Amazon Prime. Some people are just dedicated to an ideology that they can't see any other way.
@brianbarcus58533 жыл бұрын
@elviade They remain loyal because their families safety back home is dependent on their loyalty. NK actually has people working in other countries and sending the paychecks back to NK government while they threaten their families safety if the checks don't arrive on time. They are so scared for their families in NK that they won't even talk about it.
@filthycasual81873 жыл бұрын
@ScepticalCynic You can only enforce communism through an authoritarian regime, so yeah...
@elliegonzales82123 жыл бұрын
I guess she never met Trump cultists...her perception would change immediately.
@miriamroberts75583 жыл бұрын
As an American I do not feel like I need an apology from any North Koreans. They are simply believing what they are taught. Just like we all do. Education and an interest in learning the truth will do all of us a lot of good. There's always another side to every story and I want to be as open to listening as this brave woman is!! I'm so glad she's free now and able to make her own choices and learn the truth to her questions in life!!!
@rccarothers3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@zerotodona14953 жыл бұрын
Which is why you should home school children or monitor what the liberals teach them.
@thewildcardperson3 жыл бұрын
@Whompy Whomperson so you can keep rigging elections just like North Korea
@negitivebike31693 жыл бұрын
What did he do
@negitivebike31693 жыл бұрын
@Whompy Whomperson and where did you here it
@ricksflicks-2 жыл бұрын
Love how much she likes when people hold open doors for her.
@DeinosDinos3 жыл бұрын
I love that she didn't dress up her reason for defecting, saying that 'if they had given me a pension I probably would have stayed'. That honesty is respectable.
@messer213 жыл бұрын
It’s her home, family etc.. she lost and risked everything. Hard to imagine
@3Rayfire3 жыл бұрын
I also appreciate that she had such good humor about it. At that second she was any person complaining about not getting paid enough at their job, not someone talking about escaping a totalitarian country in the name of survival.
@PurpleObscuration3 жыл бұрын
I wish that she would visit a VA hospital, especially the VA hospital in Long Beach California, her opinion may change just a little after how our veterans are treated in the US. I served in the US Marine Corp several decades ago, when I decided to register as a veteran my SRB was nowhere to be found so I have not been able to register for VA benefits, that was a blessing in disguise. I live in Provo Utah so I used my social security benefits, I see a very good doctor at the Utah clinic that's associated with the university of Utah, I wait no longer than ten minutes to see a doctor twice a year and is very through, no complaints at all.
@GARBO963 жыл бұрын
@@PurpleObscuration a VA hospital, a homeless shelter, the streets almost anything other than what the military wanted to show her, would have shown her the harsh reality. I moved from New York City to the San Francisco area both of which have extremely high homelessness rates I used to do a lot of volunteer with the homeless you'd be surprised how many of them are veterans at least in New York it was easily 30% of the people I'd see
@004kim3 жыл бұрын
@@PurpleObscuration I'm sure she knows that the U.S is no heaven but yeah it'd be nice to see.
@dreamingblue39393 жыл бұрын
I know the U.S. is far from perfect, but things like this make me proud of my country. I'm really happy she felt welcome and respected here.
@Civa.3 жыл бұрын
Every country far from perfect
@gxthblxde3 жыл бұрын
@@Civa. yeah but as a honduran I feel like this is the safest place in the world my dad was deported sadly before I even knew him
@DR.Detroit113 жыл бұрын
yes, we have something special here, and we should start acting like it! What makes a country great is not how rich it is, it's how kind and generous it can be. You need money to do that for sure, so there is a delicate balance and dance that needs to occur. Again, we have something special we have been given. Let's all work together to make America live up to her full potential.
@Civa.3 жыл бұрын
@Blair Morpeth nope
@lazytomakeaname46763 жыл бұрын
@Blair Morpeth Jesus Christ the heck
@Atlas-wh2vg3 жыл бұрын
I honestly don’t hate these people, I just hate their leader solely.
@zimnizzle3 жыл бұрын
Too bad that the rumors he died turned out to be a big nothing burger, though I hear his sister is just as terrifying.
@diamondheat93 жыл бұрын
@@zimnizzle worse actually
@kuo80883 жыл бұрын
I still hold out hope that one day they will be free
@laura69543 жыл бұрын
I hate our leaders too
@jimtalbott95353 жыл бұрын
I find that's the case the world over - China, Russia, NK, etc. - so much crap coming from their leaders.
@Alistair.Althea7 ай бұрын
I don't normally ever say I'm proud of America. My country is going downhill. But when I say I love my country, I mean the nature. The amazing landmarks and national parks of beauty. I mean the people that are good, who believe in love is love, and actually want to treat those different with respect. The ones that have that bigger heart and are kind. We are not perfect. But when I DO say i love my country, that is what I mean. I'm so glad that she had a positive experience and that she was able to experience this kindness!! Kim Jeong-ah, I hope one day NK will be free and able to thrive not just survive. Thank you for doing these interviews
@apexshinbi6383 жыл бұрын
"My beliefs hadn't changed, I just didn't wanna die" Most NK quote I've ever heard
@TheMaru6663 жыл бұрын
Even if they changed , since she probably doesn't want her friends and family there to be in trouble , she probably won't tell about that .
@shork18473 жыл бұрын
@@TheMaru666 don't a defector's relatives immediately get reduced to hostile class or placed in camps when the govt finds out they have defected?
@Jupiter__001_3 жыл бұрын
@@shork1847 Yes, the whole family gets put in camps
@CZghost3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMaru666 I don't think that that doesn't change anything. She left the country. The thing is her family may be dead, probably executed not long after she left, and she won't know anything. If not executed, held in prison for sure. Remember, North Korea has no access to the Internet, at least not officially. I don't think her channel will ever reach officials inside the country, even if highest ranking politicians had access to the Internet. I guess North Korea isn't connected to the Internet at all, and if ever will be, I don't think they'll be able to keep up with the speed www is evolving now and their Internet will be probably stuck behind in the 90's. For comparison, China has access to the Internet (just their parent network is behind a huge proxy firewall that filters certain websites like Facebook, etc - that doesn't apply for VPNs outside China though), their technology is now way more advanced than in the rest of the world (only exception being probably South Korea or Japan). They went basically from technological mediveal age to future, very fast. One thing is China doesn't acknowledge any sort of patent, so they were able to copy previous patents and make them their own, making things faster and cheaper for export, while developing an improved technology for themselves. Remember, China is home to maglev - a magnetic levitation train - there are no rails, tracks are made of huge superconductor magnets and the train hovers above the ground. Because the only friction for the train is the air around it, and because the train is designed to be aerodynamic (so called "bullet train") the speed can rise up to 500 mph, which makes it effectively the fastest train on earth! Shanghai specifically is home to Maglev. You'll also see holographic displays and transparent screens in there, another evidence of technological advance. So how does it come that a communist/socialist country had developed so much in a very short span of time compared to the rest of the world? What makes Venesuela and North Korea so poor countries considering their socialist status? The answer is lack of import and lack of incoming technology. These countries have struggling economy and because their import is basically near zero, they do not have enough resources to catch up and keep up with the pace of current technology. Venesuela is maybe even worse case than North Korea, because not only it is a socialist country, but its government is fractioned and each district is ruled by gangs, terorizing own citizens just for vanity sake. North Korea actually at least tries to convincingly look like proper functioning country (though obviously struggling). Success of China actually comes from being able to catch up with current technology pace and eventually outrunning it.
@siganteng18063 жыл бұрын
She didn't wanna die but she left her family in NK to die 👏
@jkl7993 жыл бұрын
It breaks my heart that she was so surprised and touched by our empathy or respect for others. I wanted to hug her.
@saitamacraft53223 жыл бұрын
Respect
@j_g91093 жыл бұрын
I’ve thought “I want to hug her” in every video I’ve seen her in. She’s just such a strong, beautiful woman who has seen too much, suffered too much; it hurts my heart.
@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor11343 жыл бұрын
Countries lie about each other for political control. India calls Pakistan terrorists when they're striving for peace and the people are amazingly hospitable, the US demonizes all kinds of countries... Most people just want to raise a family in peace.
@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor11343 жыл бұрын
@Eldritch Truth So? I guess you were born yesterday??? Hell, Trump's circus lawyer just tried to blame Hugo Chavez for voter fraud, post-mortem!
@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor11343 жыл бұрын
@Eldritch Truth Perhaps brush up on history for the last hundred years
@aliyahstinard30383 жыл бұрын
It really makes you realize how much we take for granted here in America.
@Quas12345678903 жыл бұрын
@@niclas3672 i mean the US does protect your country, creates the meds you use, and allows you to be able to have the social saftey nets.
@Quas12345678903 жыл бұрын
@@niclas3672 First thanks for being civil. But the idea of a government run healthcare here wouldnt work and isnt fesible. I actually agree that phara companies on this side of the pond over charge big time. As to health care it has many reasons its not fesible here. 1. Our population is massive, around equal to the whole european continent give or take. 2. Our federlaised system doesnt allow for large governement to do things well. 3. Our public systems suck because thats how our politics is supposed to work. I think if states wanted to have state wide health care then sure they can try it.
@Quas12345678903 жыл бұрын
@@niclas3672 I admitt there are alot of problems. Personally im in what Europe you would call a liberal conservative, a Republican in the US, so i enjoy less governement. I also agree that there is corruption and that should be fixed. I think out large government problems stems from the fact that more government intrusion keeps businesses from running smoothly. As to the point about the states your right. But the point isnt for all the states to have a social healthcare system. Some could try it and if its works good for them if not then fine. I do not mean to call you iggnorant or any such thing but im not sure what they teach about in Europe about the American political system. The states are like mini countries and thus can do their own thing its a trial and error for what works politcally and what doesnt. I would imagine you are more of a Social Liberal in Europe? My applogise if im wrong.
@JDP21043 жыл бұрын
This woman was a truly oppressed person seeing America for the first time and being blown away by it. But now we have tons of people who've lived in America their whole lives and are complaining about how oppressed they are here. Can you believe it?
@SavageGreywolf3 жыл бұрын
The thing that struck me is her talking about how we treat soldiers... I'm sure we seem better than North Korea, but we all know that homeless vets are a real problem here and sometimes we just turn away. Just because we're doing a bit better doesn't mean we should think we're superior.
@hawkeye75272 жыл бұрын
As someone who despises physical contact, even I wanted to hug her. she sounded so remorseful and sincere. Coming to a position where you realize your view was wrong and being humble about it is very emotional.
@primaaerilyn46403 жыл бұрын
I'm glad she didn't meet Karen when she's visiting USA
@slim64763 жыл бұрын
right lmao
@ILKBNS3 жыл бұрын
IDK that might still happen, I know of more then one Karen. I know of at least two, one with blue hair and another with orange hair.
@zacharykim2953 жыл бұрын
Karens wouldn't be interested. To them, they have bigger fish to fry
@noorindra51503 жыл бұрын
Lmaoo
@timesthree57573 жыл бұрын
@@zacharykim295 like wanting to see the manager.
@EveryoneIsStupidButMe3 жыл бұрын
"In every speech there wasn't someone who didn't cry" - Jeez I believe her, I'M tearing up listening to this
@the83rdtrombonist603 жыл бұрын
SAME!
@q-tip47233 жыл бұрын
It really does remind you how lucky we are to live in a nation of opportunity and liberty.
@vsk23773 жыл бұрын
I wanted to hug her when I heard her voice break. She doesn't need to blame herself or apologize for her nation, she was only doing what she was taught
@alvallac21713 жыл бұрын
*nation. She (to fix your comma splice run-on) *taught.
@zill06783 жыл бұрын
@@alvallac2171 r u seareeus i dont no y u need two bee on evar won coment i be feelin u dis respeced peepole.
@vsk23773 жыл бұрын
@@alvallac2171 that was unnecessary. I write the way I speak, and try to pay attention to my punctuation even in youtube comments. I truly do not see the need for more punctuation in my previous comment.
@TanyaQueen1823 жыл бұрын
me too
@lastyhopper27922 жыл бұрын
@@alvallac2171 it's just a comment on social media, not an author trying to write a book you know.
@danohanlon8316 Жыл бұрын
Three things. 1. I’m happy for this woman. 2. Having some familiarity with the Chinese and Japanese-both of whose cultures I respect-I actually fought alongside (South) Korean soldiers in Vietnam. This meeting of cultures was for me on one day only-but that was enough for me to gain a tremendous respect for (and as a whole: South and North) the Korean attitude towards soldiering. I mean, I was a Green Beret. I thought I was tough, but these guys who were all a foot shorter than I was *hiked me into the ground!* Tough as nails and able to carry loads heavier than mine, they just did not know what tired was! It’s been over fifty years since and I still cant believe what I saw that day. - Respect! 3. Contrary to what some might think, the Chinese, Japanese, (Vietnamese, Cambodian), and Korean languages all sound distinctly different-and for me, Korean sounds the nicest. As this woman demonstrates, it is musical and flowing. A pleasure to listen to.
@canuck2444 Жыл бұрын
Chinese definitely sounds different. But before I started learning korean I had a hard time telling the difference between japanese and korean. I'd have to get lucky and hear one of the 20 some odd japanese words I knew at the time.
@franceskronenwett3539 Жыл бұрын
@@canuck2444Japanese sounds the prettiest to me.
@jamesmasonaltair1062 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I agree, sir. Pound for pound, the Koreans are pretty hard. As a 1/4 Korean boy (born in '70 at Camp Page (K47), Korea), who got beat up by many full blooded Korean boys, I can attest to their toughness. My father was a youngish, O3, company CO and he held most Koreans in high regard. He never minded working with them. My father always said how tough the Korean soldiers were and how much he respected them. He was glad they fought with us in Vietnam. Also, sir, I want to thank you for your service. I cannot imagine what it must've been like to be SF in a bizarro, cluster f war like that. Much respect, sir.
@franceskronenwett3539 Жыл бұрын
I have also heard that Koreans fought in the Japanese army in WW2.
@dciccantelli Жыл бұрын
@@franceskronenwett3539 Yes they did.
@lilacpen86783 жыл бұрын
It's accounts like this that make me genuinely glad I was born in America. I may mock it, and it is by no means undeserving of criticism, but we have it so much better than so many people, and I think putting things in that perspective helps a lot when it comes to maintaining a positive outlook.
@dovakuh38103 жыл бұрын
The USA is one of the worst countrys in my opinion. I would rather go to the DPRK instead, at least they got free healthcare there. Lol
@eddiesanchez18993 жыл бұрын
@@dovakuh3810 How is that free healthcare working out for the people starving to death?
@TroIIingThemSoftly3 жыл бұрын
@@dovakuh3810
@porshaa16653 жыл бұрын
@@dovakuh3810 We have amazing healthcare the price s just way too overblown and exploitative. The quality is prob better than the DPRK and you wouldn't have to wait long like you would with universal but I agree its a problem doesn't mean its the worst though.
@brigidtheirish3 жыл бұрын
The great thing about the USA is you *can* mock it and not get in trouble.
@1lxpg3 жыл бұрын
To be honest not all Americans are kind or fair, but the overwhelming majority are. That is the difference
@amak11313 жыл бұрын
Its the same everywhere, honestly.
@alaricblack97883 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. We're like anyone else. Even when we're called barbarians and savages or invaders - there's some truth to that, at least for me. I enjoy MMA, the wilderness and my country has invaded places during times of war, sometimes even immorally. We're not perfect.
@MrSlanderer3 жыл бұрын
@@alaricblack9788 No one was asking about your interests, so cool your horses.
@alaricblack97883 жыл бұрын
@@MrSlanderer My horse is always cool. Why, what does your horse do that's so uncool?
@jacksonperez56153 жыл бұрын
99.8%
@MikaelMurstam4 жыл бұрын
The shame she feels for how she viewed Americans can't be faked.
@bison57164 жыл бұрын
Mike Airborne there was no proof that was actually said but he did call John McCain a loser but he never called all vets losers
@bison57164 жыл бұрын
Mike Airborne trump has treated veterans better than the Obama-Biden administration and I know that because my whole family in the the military and I’m in the wrong process of joining my self
@spooky42234 жыл бұрын
@@bison5716 this country doesnt care vets. Only family, friends and the vet community care. The military doesnt even care.
@bison57164 жыл бұрын
Spooky a lot of people in this country care about vets but a lot of people don’t care about the vets it’s a 50/50 split
@lightninggaming0164 жыл бұрын
@@bison5716 Obama ? Righttttttt
@garylynnisaacs58162 жыл бұрын
Your story makes me realize how lucky we are to live as Americans . Sometimes we think it's bad because of this thing or that . Personally I did not know what bad was , until I read this . It makes me sad for all those suffering under such cruelty .and abuse .and now instead of bad when something is not exactly how I would like it to be . I feel gratitude at being a citizen of the greatest nation on earth , faults included . I'm truly glad you were able to get out .God bless you , you are free for a reason .
@Mister_Pilot Жыл бұрын
Exactly people don't appreciate this place enough. It may not be perfect but no place is after all.
@veziculorile Жыл бұрын
You fell for this propaganda carrot so you think USA is good when it doesnt hardly compare to a developed EU country.
@impact0r11 ай бұрын
If you move from the US to Europe you will have a similar experience to her moving from North Korea to the US. "greatest nation/country on Earth" is the same thing NK citizens think.
@secularargument9 ай бұрын
@@impact0rnah. Europe is great and all, but nothing compares to the US. I worked in Löhne for 6 years, spent time in the UK and Spain before moving back to Texas. Nothing compares to the flawed USA. 🇺🇸
@impact0r9 ай бұрын
@@secularargument I agree nothing compares to the US, but not in a good way. You have no democracy: gerrymandering, electoral college, under-representation of populous states - all just so that in any elections republicans stay relevant over the real ~30% support - otherwise they’d never get any power. You have predatory extortionist ring posing as a healthcare system: basic checkups cost thousands, operations hundreds of thousands or millions. Injured people do everything to avoid being taken to a hospital because it will ruin them for life, unless they have a top-job with great private health cover, but even so, with ridiculous deductibles. All this is either completely free, or costs peanuts in Europe. Hell, even in Venezuela, or the Orc-land called Russia, ffs. You have comically bad public education system producing throngs of ignoramuses having absolutely no clue about geography, history or natural sciences - all contributing greatly to the most worldwide stereotype ever: “American = moron”. Your social programs are a mockery, which is evident if you drive through Philadelphia, Appalachia or LA, passing hordes of homeless, or drug-zombified people. Only warzones can rival the number of your mass shootings, because a bunch of retards can't read your own constitution (because of your education system, no doubt) and think it is a great idea to have virtually unrestricted access to firearms (automatics, ffs). And religion: ~90% of your population believes in a god-monster from a sub-bar bronze age mythology, and try to elect public officials who will enact the laws according to his anti-human immoral “wishes” - just like Saudi Arabia, Mauritania or Afghanistan. You even have “in god we trust” on your money! And MickeyMouse-forbid a politician comes out as someone who doesn’t believe all that - he instantly becomes unelectable. Your freedoms and opportunities is a left-over myth from the 19th century and maybe somewhat 1950s-80s. Sure, you are number 1 in military (so is North Korea), tech industry (so is South Africa in diamond mining), and you have kick-ass landscape (which has nothing to do with your nation). But as far as the society/nation goes (which is the most important), you are basically a third-world country (sometimes even worse). No wonder most Americans who move to Europe for a few months want never to go back and produce hundreds of youtube vids after visiting home, titled “Why I’d never move back to the US”. So yeah, nothing really compares to the US.
@TanyaQueen1823 жыл бұрын
When she starts tearing up saying she felt the need to keep apologizing. No, you don't owe us an apology. You were brainwashed and that is NOT your fault. I'm so glad to hear you were able to defect and live your life the way you deserve. As a strong, free, beautiful woman. I have so much respect for you I cannot find the right words. Thank you for this video.
@inyobill Жыл бұрын
Exact, what you said.
@jasonolson3133 Жыл бұрын
True
@mikey98061011 ай бұрын
exactly,
@amberg413111 ай бұрын
The people are innocent victims; it’s the govt. hearing her story 😢wow. I wonder what her favorite food was coming to SK and the US. Bacon? Cheeseburger? Pizza😅
@tristan_84011 ай бұрын
And also the fact that she quickly realized and accepted the reality
@SmugCanadian3 жыл бұрын
It's actually a little mind blowing seeing a perspective like this who thinks that western troops are treated so good when many people in the west think our soldiers are not helped enough after, very humbling.
@printingwithlue43103 жыл бұрын
Right?!?!? I deal with the VA 😑 Had a physical last June(2020)... The follow up is this September(2021). Hope they aint nothing wrong with me!!! But then I watch this video and im like.... Meh... My problems aint THAT bad I guess. 😜🤣 this lady is awesomesauce for sure.
@AmberyTear3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you should see how terribly Russian veterans are treated. It's a fuckin disgrace!
@jerff3 жыл бұрын
This is crazy to me too. I feel like vets are treated like dirt in the US....especially with regard to any kind of safety net (from the government they served) for outstanding physical and, almost more importantly, psychological problems. To hear her say this...wtf is happening elsewhere!?!?
@upthedown13 жыл бұрын
Smug - it's relative. A matter of perception depending on your own circumstance.
@MrLarryLicious3 жыл бұрын
Do you include western-Europe? Because I’ve never heard somebody complain about this in my country, maybe it’d different than the rest?
@nathanlawson3134 жыл бұрын
This goes to show, PEOPLE are the same all around the world. The only difference is governments and what propaganda those politicians teach.
@tdistel4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
I sympathize. Thank you.
@tv-iv5ic3 жыл бұрын
On my channel, six images of the North Korean fever video and English letter screen will be released every two hours from 12:00 on the 22nd. Please watch a lot.
@throughhumaneyes76483 жыл бұрын
Agreed, we hear so much about how people are terrible in American media these days when i hear testimonies like hers i get all emotional. ngl, i cried a little xD
@mikemondano36243 жыл бұрын
If people were the same, she wouldn't have been surprised.
@ryankaim189311 ай бұрын
Just hearing what this lady had to say has made me tear up. I have nothing but the utmost respect for someone who can reflect upon the world they were taught to hate and realize that even the most miniscule of things are things to appreciate. Its hard as an American to truly take in what we have, and even in the political climate we see full of divide, deep within we are all people looking out for each other. God bless you and thank you.
@rowan83423 жыл бұрын
She doesn't need to apologize, she's such an inspiration.
@stanleytipsword95603 жыл бұрын
Hello I’m happy that you have found America to be friendly. If ever I see you I will hold the door open for you🌸
@kiowablue28623 жыл бұрын
My hat's off to you, sir.
@tk71053 жыл бұрын
That was probably the sweetest reply on this whole video
@soul48803 жыл бұрын
This comment is pure.
@96Bysc3 жыл бұрын
Just hold the door open for everyone.
@cindymoblo60083 жыл бұрын
Nah...I want to give her a big hug!
@MissDaisyTheRacoon3 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that North Koreans will never see this video, and in most cases will never know what the real world outside of the hermit kingdom is like.
@TroIIingThemSoftly3 жыл бұрын
Well, you know Kim and his goons have definitely seen it. Luckily for her, Kim doesn't have Putin's resources or spy network. As it seems she's worked with the US government I'd imagine she has (had) some degree of security detail. But yeah, I agree, the people who need to see this likely never will.
@willong10003 жыл бұрын
It is indeed a shame; and that realization, I'm sure, is a major reason for the tears that Kim Jeong-ah observes among her audience members. Perhaps a greater shame is that this video is not viewed in every classroom in America. It confounds me that so many of our comfortable educators and other "elites" want to start us down the slope into Socialism and Communism out of simplistic, sophomoric ideologies.
@sonyafirefly38793 жыл бұрын
Actually, smuggled media is a thing there thanks to the tiny size of usb sticks.
@DonnaCPunk3 жыл бұрын
Some people in other countries need to see this as well. America being top of the list. We have problems, I will not deny, but this lady is speaking on a God Tier level of issues. We need to be careful not to allow our leaders to bring the US anywhere near this, whether they be Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or all parties inbetweene.
@zodiack20213 жыл бұрын
Good that they don’t see it, she might be in danger if they do
@jdsheleg83322 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of this lady! Keep bringing her back.
@pfw45684 жыл бұрын
Kim Jeong-Ah has such a wonderful personality. I wish her only the best!
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm curious about your profile picture. That picture is of North Korean Kim Il-sung's father, Kim Hyeong-jik. Who are you?
@beingamultifandomstanisnteasy4 жыл бұрын
I think u need to give a reply to the first reply
@pfw45684 жыл бұрын
@@tv-iv5ic I am a european christian and found out about Kim Hyeong-jik when i read about North Korea. It is said, that he was a christian and even served as a Protestant missionary. Imagine your Son builds a totalitarian, atheist Regime after your Death and completly goes against the values you had. I really would like to know what Kim Hyeong-jik would have said to his son Kim Il-sung later if he would have survived. I pray for every North Korean that they will be free.
@pfw45684 жыл бұрын
@@beingamultifandomstanisnteasy No so fast. It's 6 am in the morning here
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
The photograph of Kim Il-sung's father, Kim Hyeong-jik, who drove North Koreans into pain, is a symbol of the dictator and the pain itself for the North Koreans. That Kim Hyung-jik is a Christian is a false propaganda that North Korea claims. Don't be fooled.
@dinosaurwithcake12563 жыл бұрын
"Black Swan" that has to be the most terrifying name ever for an aircraft...
@romanfesas97213 жыл бұрын
The taliban have a nickname for an American plane called the A-10. They're name for it is "The Hand of God". how terrifying
@dinosaurwithcake12563 жыл бұрын
@@romanfesas9721 woah, that's scary...
@talltroll70923 жыл бұрын
@@dinosaurwithcake1256 Back in the Bad Old Days of the Cold War, the Soviet troops called it the Devils Cross. The A-10s specific mission was to start tearing up Soviet armoured units as they came through the Fulda Gap into W Germany, for the 4 - 7 days they could expect to keep flying for
@concon60123 жыл бұрын
There was this other airplane as well called the “Momma’s Chancula” It soared through the skies rampaging my toy soldiers. May their lives be in the hands of god. 😔
@ALI3NAM3 жыл бұрын
@@concon6012 The saddest loss
@red4mario3 жыл бұрын
Talking about B2: “It’s the scariest because even NK doesn’t know it’s entered NK.” North Korea: *what*
@thecodemaster25033 жыл бұрын
America has a lot of stuff other countries do not know about
@bobenne83 жыл бұрын
hol' up
@earlwarner44043 жыл бұрын
@@thecodemaster2503 The American military has stuff American civilians have zero clue about.
@armorer943 жыл бұрын
@@thecodemaster2503 America has a lot of stuff even Americans don't know about. The stuff they're willing to talk about publically is 20 years behind what we actually have.
@sgardner43133 жыл бұрын
@@armorer94 I've believed this for a long, long time. In fact, I once hypothesized it might be even further than that. Could you imagine if we have weapons 35 years more advanced than what's known? What the F kind of weaponry do we have?!
@victorcontreras91382 жыл бұрын
And a salute to you for your bravery and determination. You are very welcome in our country!
@GanjaGuard4203 жыл бұрын
omg I was laughing so hard when she told the story of the American man who held the door for her, but was so large he was blocking it! Classic.
@estelaangeles23463 жыл бұрын
Ladies can hold the door
@GanjaGuard4203 жыл бұрын
@@estelaangeles2346 of course! I just grew up in the south (USA) and it is common for anyone to hold the door for the next person. Whether it is man or woman, or the person at the door is man or woman. But I have also seen some BIG southerners who should maybe just go last. :D
@MarioMonte133 жыл бұрын
@@estelaangeles2346 That's fantastic, but that wasn't being questioned.
@timtimtimmay46543 жыл бұрын
...yet some here would call that "toxic masculinity"
@dancinganimals.3 жыл бұрын
@@GanjaGuard420 as someone from the Midwest we do the same
@americansweetheart71713 жыл бұрын
When she was talking about touring america and the respect she was shown... Nearly cried at her sincerity... I loved this video... Im glad she is free and able to share her experiences
@alvallac21713 жыл бұрын
*I'm *experiences.
@americansweetheart71713 жыл бұрын
@@alvallac2171 seriously have NOTHING better to do but spell check comments? Seeing that my point is able to be understood, im a fluent English speaking adult, and the punctuation in this comments isnt a necessity to understand my point..... i think you can get the stick your condescending nose elsewhere.... Bless your heart
@forayz23853 жыл бұрын
@@americansweetheart7171 *you'r
@americansweetheart71713 жыл бұрын
@@forayz2385 clearly you don't know english either...
@forayz23853 жыл бұрын
@@americansweetheart7171 *englis
@skiptrace18882 жыл бұрын
Wow! I salute her. What a brave and determined person. Can,'t imagine what she went through, but her shinning spirit shines brightly! Wish her all the best!
@albinjohnsson25113 жыл бұрын
North Koreans are among the most impressive people on earth. They have been raised in a extremely poor and isolated environment. Yet, they all seem so intelligent, compassionate, and kind. They radiate warmth. I feel so incredibly bad for their situation. It is so sad that an entire people can be controlled by a single lunatic family.
@sagalindhe3 жыл бұрын
There are broken ones too. But if you grew up that way and then got to experience what US has to offer, I bet you would shine too
@danpanderson3 жыл бұрын
There is a lesson for us there about not taking what we have for granted and being thankful to who really has given it to us!!
@karlhilton66413 жыл бұрын
Wake up.
@kayem38243 жыл бұрын
@@danpanderson Who gave it to you?
@sto47133 жыл бұрын
I couldnt agree with you more! Koreans in general (Both North and South) are wonderful ppl I have the joy of getting to know several over my life and found them humble, hard working and caring. If given a chance North Korea could be another South Korean success story.
@TheGuyWithTheSniper3 жыл бұрын
It's heartbreaking to think about how isolated North Korea is - how children born there are prisoners from the moment they're born, robbed of their futures and indoctrinated to hate the outside world. I'm glad there are those who've been able to break free and defect. Hopefully one day all of North Korea can be free.
@fuzekle3 жыл бұрын
@@comrade6947 I dont think the USA will do anything. Most likely North Korea is gonna destroy itself from the inside. Even the soldiers are starving.
@wasifzakwan87223 жыл бұрын
@@fuzekle It is just a matter of time before even the soldiers have enough.
@SM-ys8lw3 жыл бұрын
@@fuzekle in the event the u.s. can invade north Korea without China getting involved, they will take it
@q-tip47233 жыл бұрын
@@SM-ys8lw Honestly, that's the only reason the UN Human Rights council can't do anything. China is one of the core 5 nations that founded the UN. Any decision like intervention/invasion would require an unanimous vote. China being an ally of the DPRK, they will shoot it down everytime!
@SM-ys8lw3 жыл бұрын
@@q-tip4723 china is not an ally of the DPRK, they view them as a buffer zone so western democracy isn't on their border
@doreenhurley9383 жыл бұрын
One part that made me REALLY sad is how she was SO impressed by how well the veterans are treated, most of the time those Pensions aren't enough to come close to living on, the VA hospitals are always understaffed so the care is not where it should be for them, .... BUT she did said NK veterans get nothing so I guess a little is better then nothing
@eycran3 жыл бұрын
Pensions are kinda broken in the US but if you do it right you can get the right amount of money. For example, my dad was in the marines special forces ( I'm talking about some ghost recon stuff here). When he got out and then to get his pension for loss of hearing and leg damages etc. They denied him because almost all of his records were classified. He fought to get them fixed and eventually got his full pension. Also, the trick is to make a huge deal about something and they usually will pay you more (one of my dad's friends did this.) But most of them don't because they got to look "tuff". The government will not pay you more if you don't ask for more so if you don't make a big deal about it they will pay you a very low amount.
@ratherbfishing4553 жыл бұрын
I talked to a retired veteran and he said that he liked the doctors at the VA hospital. However, he was from a poor family and probably never went to a good doctor.
@ryanjensen19453 жыл бұрын
Also consider that the standards of medical treatment in America are leagues ahead of NK; even the low-quality (by American standards) care from veterans' hospitals is better than what anyone except powerful politicans can get in North Korea.
@Jimraynor453 жыл бұрын
American veterans get plenty of benefits, probably too many. And if they were injured while in the military, like they stubbed a foot or something?! They will be considered disabled and get money for the rest of their lives! Also, saying va hospitals are understaffed is like saying the dmv is understaffed. Maybe it is, maybe it isnt, but the main problem is that's a bureaucracitic nightmare! And if you think our veterans get so little, consider how much we spend on them. Its probably close to trillions! If you don't think were getting our moneys worth, consider maybe the problem isnt that we aren't giving veterans more, but maybe the real problem is that government is corrupt and ineffective...think about it
@ratherbfishing4553 жыл бұрын
@@Jimraynor45 I don't think they get enough. Did you serve?
@SighNaps2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely woman. I hope that all North Koreans can eventually have the opportunity to see that the western world doesn't hate them or want to destroy them. I live in America and would help a North Korean as I would anyone else. It's not where you're from, it's who you are.
@adamkahn86453 жыл бұрын
i absolutely LOVE just how bewildered she was that we Americans care about their well being over there, and that we care about their quality of life. its a beautiful thing when you can see a switch flip in their mind that completely destroys what they were taught growing up. i gotta admit, her completely genuine remorse for words she spoke long ago got me teary.
@JohnWilliams-zu8wg3 жыл бұрын
Her whole life's story is tragically sad. She was an orphan, but in her army, she would help other soldiers see their families. Minimum service is 10 years in NK. She said that after the 10 years away, some soldiers or families dont recognize each other. She said that she only had her parent's graves to come home to. I could have bawled when she said that.
@adamkahn86453 жыл бұрын
@@JohnWilliams-zu8wg right?!
@jadentianero96663 жыл бұрын
@John SmithI’m a American and I can find it on a Map?
@eterno24572 жыл бұрын
@John Smith I don't think geographical knowledge is that important of a commodity. Nevertheless, most curriculums in America are mandated to include world geography, so unless you have asked every single American to find it on a map, then I suggest you stop with the unnecessary hate
@KevinRAAMAAAGE3 жыл бұрын
It's sad that a victim feels they have to apologize.
@ivanivonovich98633 жыл бұрын
She apologises because she has been deceived all her life to believe the political propaganda of the NK regime. But this is not HER fault. The fault lies with the NK leadership. Freedom of Speech, freedom to hold a different view from your governments, freedom to criticize the government, freedom of the press are all the difference in the world! The orange ogre would have everyone believe that the "fake news" as he calls it, is always wrong. Try to disagree in NK that way and see where it gets you.
@zombiegameruk3 жыл бұрын
@@ivanivonovich9863 ffs, is there anything you won't try and spin around to orange man bad 🙄
@meleardil3 жыл бұрын
@@ivanivonovich9863 So, when the President enters the demilitarized zone (practically risking his life) just to bring N.K. closer to the rest of the world, you hate that too, because you are just are demented as brainwashed (also by communists) as this woman was while she served in the military. The difference is, that you hate and defile the US while living in privilege and prosperity, you very well know the truth and YOU will never apologize. We understand and pity her. You, there is nothing to be empathize with...
@monkeycircus5093 жыл бұрын
@@meleardil No, we hate that he's so easily swayed by "very nice letters" and that he admitted to "falling in love" with a murderous dictator, when in the campaign leading up to his presidency all he did was moan about how the Black man in the White House kowtowed to dictators. We don't hate him for his imaginary successes. We hate him because he did what no other DPRK leader had been able to do since the Armistice- managed to get DPRK a seat on the world stage, and validation by the most powerful military in the world. Trump played right into North Korea's hands by going to visit them- twice. Gestures mean a lot, and his actions spoke louder than his words. We hate him for his hypocrisy.
@meleardil3 жыл бұрын
@@monkeycircus509 Wow! A REAL answer. I honestly did not expect one. Thank you! Answering to that... I understand what you are saying, and you are right, that he practically validated the N.K. leadership with his visits. but... really... what are the options? Keep opposing them with grandiose postures? Putting sanctions on top of sanctions? Those actually punish the general population, and the inner party feels NOTHING of it. Such "general punishments" work only on democracies, where the suffering people than vote out the bad politicians. But N.K. is the most brutal dictatorship there is. People there are brainwashed and enslaved. What did it accomplish in the last decades to make them suffer more? so, unless you are willing to invade N.K. with overwhelming military might and "liberate" it by force, there is NOTHING accomplished by painting them evil. Their communist leaders ARE evil, and the people are beaten to submission, but you can not really punish the leaders, CAN you? How about cracking the nut by softening the shell a bit? Because the only way to make N.K. revolt if the wide population is exposed to information OUTSIDE of their government propaganda. I am not saying it will work better than what was done so far... but... Why not give it a try?
@noisaidno35203 жыл бұрын
Just imagine the place NK would be with a leader like her.
@stuckonaslide3 жыл бұрын
if she was the leader it wouldnt be north and south anymore
@balls78283 жыл бұрын
@@stuckonaslide it would just be *k o r e a no north or south just k o r e a*
@NG-VQ37VHR3 жыл бұрын
It's not the leader that is the problem. It's the entire governmental system. Swapping him out with a nicer person wouldn't change anything for those people.
@ShadowLynx7773 жыл бұрын
@@NG-VQ37VHR It'd still be better. Rn they think the kim family are decedents of god. No more kims = better NK
@noisaidno35203 жыл бұрын
@@NG-VQ37VHR surprise, their leader has supreme rule which means if she was in that position with that supreme rule she could change the entire government. Their leader is the problem.
@Cryptech1010 Жыл бұрын
This lady is very intelligent and excellent at getting her message across by using personal life experiences.
@insertname1934 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to hear you had a good experience. That police officer was right, your and others’ testimonies is so important and beneficial to your homeland. Words can’t express how honored, touched, and proud you have made so many people through your displays of strength. I pray that one day every North Korean will be able to live happy, healthy, and free lives.
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are a great American who understands and resonates with my story. Thank you very much.
@soccom83415764 жыл бұрын
Maybe it takes North Korea to tell some Americans why you really don't want to go down the socialism, communism path.
@Charlie947813 жыл бұрын
@@tv-iv5ic Kim Jong Un is the size of a blue whale while the majority of North Koreans are skeletons, so the brutal dictator could be locked in a room full of extreme fitness instructors
@danalptraum7313 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to hear there was fellow Americans who respectful and showed a good impression of how we are!
@TheDestructodave5203 жыл бұрын
Dont let the news fool you. Most people are good and treat others how they wish to be treated. But that doesnt make headlines like assholes do.
@jennijenni7933 жыл бұрын
@@TheDestructodave520 sad but so true. Most Americans are so kind.
@NZOMV2 жыл бұрын
I smiled throughout the whole talk. She is so wholesome!
@exidy-yt3 жыл бұрын
I am Canadian and when I was a kid, I had a Korean friend, and to me entering their home was almost like entering a new country, from the all-pervasive smell of kim-chi to the grandparents living with their kids and grandkids, and at the age of 7 not knowing alot about the world, and i mistakenly called him Chinese. He reacted angrily and said he was NOT Chinese, he was Korean! I had to go home and ask my parents what a korean is, LOL. I can only imagine how much more severely disorienting, especially to an adult, making the culture shift from the enclosed cult-like society of North Korea first to South Korea, and then to America it must have seemed like travelling to another planet, one you've been told hates the earth and wants to enslave it all. Wow. My metaphorical hat off to all North Korean defectors for having the guts to know what's right and what's wrong, and taking the step to leave even though you know there will be consequences for any family you leave behind. It takes a big brass pair of balls to do that, no matter what gender you are. /salute
@nicol.77383 жыл бұрын
@elviade Uh, the Japanese have historically always been the ones to “take a lot” from Korea, first of all. And we have a distinct culture and identity that doesn’t involve any elements of the Japanese OR Chinese, so yes, we’re our own fucking unique nation. It’s pretty racist that white people will recognize the French, the Russians, the British, etc as completely unique cultures but try to view Asians in the most homogenous lens possible.
@GekoHayate3 жыл бұрын
@@nicol.7738 A lot of non-Europeans have the same view of Europe, that its homogenized and all white people are the same.
@lillianb15163 жыл бұрын
I'm Korean american, and my family has a problem with racism towards other asians that arent korean. My (100 percent korean) uncle has been very racist towards chinese people during this whole pandemic and would certainly freak out if you thought he was Chinese. I couldn't care less, i would be happy to explain that I'm korean if someone was curious lol.
@exidy-yt3 жыл бұрын
@@lillianb1516 Yeah, there is a lot of historical aggression between China and Korea. Also Japan and Korea for that matter. Many older Koreans still have a chip on their shoulders inherited from their own parents/grandparents who lived during an actual period of conflict. Fortunately it's been long enough that the younger generations, born in peace and with modern information at their fingertips don't give a damn any more then the descendants of French Canadians (like me) give a damn our great-great grandparents lost to those of British Canadians. If enough of the world can stop fighting long enough, all the old prejudices will die and we'll finally be a world at peace. At least I hope so.
@liquid69013 жыл бұрын
When I was in grade school I had several Vietnamese friends. Of course the first thing we did was exchange curse words!
@SAVikingSA3 жыл бұрын
It must be mind bending to be taught that you're superior to a nation and then finding out that the nation you're supposed to hate could squash you like a bug.
@sandwichwizard8463 жыл бұрын
@User Name in theory, we still could. It’s the repercussions that deter the US from doing so.
@anitawarner1033 жыл бұрын
China would find it difficult to come to a decision today about intervening. There is a huge difference today as opposed to the Korean War. China is "even moreso than many other countries" reliant on the U.S. market and consumer. China needs the US more than the reverse. It's much easier for us to find trade partners to fill that demand such as India than it is to find another consumer market even a fourth of the U.S. Intervening in another US NK conflict would cause irreparable damage to China's exporter national economy. We would be economically set back temporarily until the defense production act took full effect and we found other exporters.
@toasters6343 жыл бұрын
@@everybodycallsmesir 🤷♀️🤷🤷♂️
@SlawDawg184 жыл бұрын
I love hearing her perspective and stories. Kim Jeong-ah would make an excellent American if she ever decided to become a citizen. I would be proud to call her a fellow American 🤝. But I'm also happy for her and her family. She was put on this Earth for a reason and I believe she is serving her true purpose. I salute to you!
@asagirigen80254 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have said it any better brother
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
Your writing always makes me cry. Sincerely... Thank you very much. I have dreamed of becoming an American because I respect America, but I love my country, Korea. Thank you all the time for your writing.
@merloaf03324 жыл бұрын
@@tv-iv5ic Is it really you, Kim Jeong-ah? If so, then it's a pleasure seeing you happy and succeeding!
@SlawDawg184 жыл бұрын
@@tv-iv5ic I have much love and respect for you and what you do! Korea is my love as well, since I was born in Seoul and half Korean myself 🇺🇸🇰🇷. I instantly subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your videos. Keep up the great work! ✌ Your love and determination will never be forgotten!
@vagabondwastrel23614 жыл бұрын
We have plenty of antifa/blm communists that I would gladly trade for someone who just wants to live in freedom.
@tipennya2 жыл бұрын
OMG, I soooo thoroughly enjoyed her!!! Welcome to America! I hope she is able to build a wonderful life and enjoy her newfound peace and freedom!!
@Leviwosc8 ай бұрын
She lives in South-Korea. She only visited the US.
@sheevpalps38464 жыл бұрын
It’s wonderful to see so many North Koreans defectors with different personalities and jobs and lives, but one thing they all had n common was that they all knew what was going on in that country was wrong, and they escaped.
@urmaker4 жыл бұрын
The thing that always gets me sad again; Some of their families might have been locked up for them being able to get out. Such an evil place. I hope we see the people become free in our lifetime. NK just sounds like a complete slave state. So disgusting.
@merhona34724 жыл бұрын
She literally said her ideology had not changed...she left for economic survival. So if NK economy was successful she would still be there!
@georgemartin14364 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to hear from the NK defectors. One thing I dislike is the channel making them wear uniforms that represent something they walked away from. Hang them on the wall maybe....they are uniforms of their past lives.......
@sheevpalps38464 жыл бұрын
@@georgemartin1436 I agree with you, and what I hope that maybe they agreed to wearing the uniform to better create the image the viewers want them to see. I hope they're not wearing it out of feeling obligated to do so.
@sheevpalps38464 жыл бұрын
@@merhona3472 True, but after she left the country, she realized how bad it is. Her ideology, as a previous enforcer of the North Korean state, has greatly changed as seen in the video. She left for economic survival, and she found something greater when she escaped: freedom.
@MirwenAnareth3 жыл бұрын
I would like to thank every American - and every person in general - who has been nice to this woman, because thanks to that, she has learned about kindness. And I would like to thank this woman for doing these videos, because she returns that kindness and shows the world that there really is kindness. I think she doesn't even realize how much she is doing for everyone, showing this side of hers and of America to them.
@TheDeadman4192 жыл бұрын
Whenever I tell people that I'm proud of America, I never mean the government. That's actually the part I'm most ashamed of. What makes me proud are the people. Flawed, annoying at times, but ultimately I like to think a lot of Americans have bigger hearts than you'd believe. Of course that could be a side effect from all the burgers and bbq, but I wouldn't change that about us.
@alexandercuevas67832 жыл бұрын
Amen. I could not have worded it better. o7
@Bmoney2772 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@a-10warthog232 жыл бұрын
Damn, that's a great way to put it mate.
@Bradley_Stein2 жыл бұрын
This!
@inforism.2 жыл бұрын
this put a genuine smile on my face.
@Flowshow887 ай бұрын
Thank you to all the people who have served our country and double thank you to those who did/do it by choice ❤
@NoalFarstrider3 жыл бұрын
Imagine a scenario where this woman didn't have these good interactions... Because she definitely could of had some bad ones.... hope for everyone who reads this comment to try to be a better person tomorrow. Because you can't change what you've done today, but you can change tomorrow.
@sonyafirefly38793 жыл бұрын
I mean, she did go to Minnesota, which is like the tiny Canada of the USA.
@almaz.88023 жыл бұрын
True that'll made her think she was right about americans. she's lucky to meet the ones with sense
@sonyafirefly38793 жыл бұрын
@@almaz.8802 Bro, I just got out of an abusive relationship and this kind of crap talk is very reminiscent of it. America has its problems, but putting down her people Grima Wormtongue style is nothing short of manipulation. You can say what you want and you may even be an American. But I'm not listening to this kind of BS anymore.
@almaz.88023 жыл бұрын
@@sonyafirefly3879 I'm just agreeing with the guy's comment, my point is the same as his. I know not all americans are the same.. Sorry if it bothers you tho ?? You shouldn't be on the web if you're depressed or sumthin bruh it's full of horrible people it'll make you more depressed 😅
@sonyafirefly38793 жыл бұрын
@@almaz.8802 It's trendy to bash America these days. I'm done with it. Just makes the terrible people angry and loud and the decent people think they're spreading poison by existing. I'm not mad at you, so sorry for using your comment to vent. But I see this stuff everywhere. Feels like people are parroting each other like The Emperor's New Clothes.
@armadillo34543 жыл бұрын
Even if you can't understand her without subtitles you can see and hear the distress and emotion in her voice
@AC-gb7do4 жыл бұрын
Is it weird that I find her more “real” as she describes the differences in the NK v the US people and military? I honestly catch myself tearing up just a little when she’s in the video.
@NateSceneTV4 жыл бұрын
As a veteran she has more of a presence
@RCXDerp3 жыл бұрын
@@NateSceneTV Imagine how dangerous the NK military is for 10 years sounds like ass cheeks
@Vivicci.x3 жыл бұрын
I really love how she started with “yeah I only left cause money” 😂
@charlesbaker9312 жыл бұрын
I loved listening to your speech about America. We absolutely love freedom and wish that the good people in the DPRK could experience true freedom.
@justtalking13 жыл бұрын
I am a male vietman veteran. As a previous solider, welcome to my country. I hope ur stay is pleasant And u have many nice experiences. 🙂
@venus_envy3 жыл бұрын
I think many western countries, including my own and the US, have bad reputations when it comes to treatment of vets. The way Vietnam vets were treated was really not so great. To hear her say American vets' treatment was amazing just really demonstrates how truly awful it is in NK, even if you are privileged enough to be allowed into the military (and it is a privilege over there).
@joelvelezjv763 жыл бұрын
This maybe the cutest veteran, that uniform and her demeanor is of a older time but to know she was once considered an enemy but now a friend. The greatest weapon is not a balled up fist in anger but in giving open hands.
@sulblazer3 жыл бұрын
Or diabetes...diabetes would be a great weapon....if it could be weaponized.
@Helperbot-20003 жыл бұрын
@@sulblazer mc donalds and burger king: "interesting"
@capitancuba89623 жыл бұрын
@@Helperbot-2000 "all bow before ronald mcdonald the tsar of McDonald's!"
@Helperbot-20003 жыл бұрын
@@capitancuba8962 "all hail the diabetes masters"
@dadoody3 жыл бұрын
Americans have it good. Too bad a lot of Americans don't understand that.
@oldblood_eyes3 жыл бұрын
they take it for granted unfortunately.
@djsonicc3 жыл бұрын
That's not necessarily American thing, it's a human nature. When you have it good, you don't necessarily go every day being obsessed with how good you have it until you don't have it.
@strangeworldsunlimited7123 жыл бұрын
As good as it is, there are areas where it could be better. We should always look at ways that we can be better still and strive to get there. We should never accept that things now are "good enough".
@oldblood_eyes3 жыл бұрын
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 i think what he is talking about is Americans who just think the U.S. sucks. taking the good shit for granted.. Americans who appreciate the country but know there are still problems are still Americans who understand they have it good.
@flummoxedcurmudgeon6803 жыл бұрын
@@oldblood_eyes like the ones who burn our flag😢
@davidhill95502 жыл бұрын
Your very brave lady wish you the better world and new life
@justjack40303 жыл бұрын
I’m 3 mins in and already want to give her a hug. She has such a beautiful soul.
@jocopowell3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to America! I hope this land and it's peoples treat you well. God be with all those back in NK seeking liberation.
@alvallac21713 жыл бұрын
*its people (possessive) it's = contraction of "it is/has"
@felipepineda15853 жыл бұрын
@@alvallac2171 - sad part is, you're serious.
@Civa.3 жыл бұрын
@@alvallac2171 actually its no one gives a fuck
@Solaar_Punk3 жыл бұрын
What's God?
@nailozaz75962 жыл бұрын
What's God?
@redstone-kg3ne3 жыл бұрын
I love that random acts of kindness are so different to her that she remembers every single one. Very heartwarming story.
@sircrimsonwolf74922 жыл бұрын
Suddenly my compulsive urge to constantly hold open doors for everyone seems more like a blessing.
@kathymachen83422 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@JJ-si4qh2 жыл бұрын
2:55 This level of empathy and honesty is heart-warming.
@brandonkoh83613 жыл бұрын
"If our country loses, we'll destroy earth" Yeah... Unfortunately, the ability to do that is not exactly rare.
@user-bw9jo2iz5s3 жыл бұрын
@@annettefujii7331 Biden: it's already lost freedom
@gutenstagl3 жыл бұрын
Its nice to know NK and the US are on the same page with that one
@bsantos11823 жыл бұрын
@@gutenstagl I think every big nation with nukes thinks like that if the day comes
@gutenstagl3 жыл бұрын
@@user-bw9jo2iz5s Oh snap! Are you saying the status quo entails an absence of freedom?! Its like you're soooooo close to awareness...
@wartide3long683 жыл бұрын
@@bsantos1182 not necessarily. The country will most likely completely destroy its attacker before going out ( which is why nuclear warfare is not preferable)
@jonathonswift77924 жыл бұрын
A picture is worth a thousand words. It’s better to see America then to listen/read a propaganda about America
@eavening41494 жыл бұрын
and an experience is worth 1,000 pictures
@DeltaStray4 жыл бұрын
It goes both ways. Americans need to see other countries rather than judging them an ocean away. A border away.
@gfries49064 жыл бұрын
@@DeltaStray Damn bro you want to me go to North Korea for myself? Hell nah I finna die!
@yamato38704 жыл бұрын
Lex Luth Hell No! there is no way I’m going to North Korea.
4 жыл бұрын
And both political parties are guilty of it. No one side is holier than the other.
@Markenny20013 жыл бұрын
I cried. I laughed. I learned. Beautiful.
@pcbacklash_3261Ай бұрын
It's a simple truth that even the smallest kindness can have the biggest impact.
@Josh-bb3xi3 жыл бұрын
"The only thing I learned about America was that they're murderers and barbarians." "What's a 'barbarian'? 'Non-Romans,' said the Romans, being invaded by non-Romans."
@JayJayGamerOfficial3 жыл бұрын
History of the entire barbarian, I guess
@rileybright-canton68883 жыл бұрын
@elviade It would have cost untold amounts of blood regardless, and probably wouldn't have worked given the political situation at the time. I suppose there is solace in the fact that eventually, all nations must fall. It's sad to see the good ones go, but that's the price we pay to get rid of the bad ones.
@dommydgreat3 жыл бұрын
RIP roman empire.. Errrrr, actually just half of it The other half is just fine But it's not in rome anymore So let's give it a new name
@EternalDensity3 жыл бұрын
You could make a religion out of this.
@Josh-bb3xi3 жыл бұрын
This is the good part of youtube.
@brownkiwibird2 жыл бұрын
I'm 27, roughly her age when she defected. I can't imagine the immense shock it must have been to realise that there's a whole world out there, a whole community of people who believe in and defend individual rights. Risking your life, taking a gamble to cross that border takes courage I'll never have. Democracy truly is a precious thing.
@veziculorile Жыл бұрын
American risk life riding New York subway or walking streets of Chicago. Much more likely to het shot in daylight for no reason.
@coolstamper Жыл бұрын
We are NOT a democracy…we are a Constitutional Republic. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
@henkvandenbergh1301 Жыл бұрын
"Democracy truly is a precious thing.". Indeed. If you can keep it.
@nakazonegamestreaming896 Жыл бұрын
America isn´t the country you are talking about that is for sure.
@midgetydeath Жыл бұрын
Democracy has nothing to do with it. Heck, in most kingdoms, the common people had more liberties than modern "democracies". Regardless, liberty is not tied to a government model. That is ridiculous.
@nelloed3 жыл бұрын
i have heritage from both sides of korea. i’m glad she’s able to enjoy the good sides of our country america and i think her work is highly admirable. 감사합니다 🇰🇷🇰🇵🇺🇸
@alexmason26593 жыл бұрын
North Korea is trash tho
@alexmason26593 жыл бұрын
@@standupyak capitalism gives everyone the opportunity to be rich if they work hard socialism and communist means everyone is poor while your leader is ricu
@standupyak3 жыл бұрын
@@alexmason2659absolutely true
@paxe94013 жыл бұрын
@@alexmason2659 IMO capitalism is about competitiveness and so only some groups will be rich. Communism just make so everyone is poor and have no opportunity of being rich. So it's like have a chance of being successful or not at all.
@canavero42883 жыл бұрын
@@alexmason2659 nope capitalism means if you work hard, you'll still never make as much money as the rich lazy assholes who inherit millions from their parents.
@rupertmcnaughtdavis36499 ай бұрын
I've just been the US and I was stunned how polite people were. From South Africa.
@Soulessdeeds4 жыл бұрын
When I was a soldier in the US Army I was deployed to Iraq 3 times. During those tours I saw the Iraqi's living in terrible conditions that were there long before we ever came along. I felt bad for them because their country is loaded with oil. But their leaders were all corrupt and only cared about their own ends. I always knew the US is a blessed nation. But actually seeing how people from a country like Iraq speak about and perceive the US is eye opening. And this woman reminds me of those kinds of conversations I had back then with the local Iraqi's. Its extremely sad that China is using the people of NK as a buffer zone against having a western nation on their boarders. They happily sacrifice the people of NK to their corrupt leaders just so they don't have a western influenced nation on their boarders like a unified Korea.
@niko62484 жыл бұрын
There’s so much good and evil in this world. There are even moments one feels so strong that you forget the other exist. Thanks for sharing that. I respect eveything that you’ve done for this nation.
@spamh8r10074 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and sacrifice!! You guys/gals in the military have my utmost respect and admiration.
@tv-iv5ic4 жыл бұрын
China uses North Korea. The victims of that use are the North Koreans. Thank you.
@nadhsani47243 жыл бұрын
🙄🙄🙄
@ivanivonovich98633 жыл бұрын
There is way more going on in that relationship than one can see.
@LaynaRobin4 жыл бұрын
I'm crying and I'm not even American
@AviationNut4 жыл бұрын
I am a 42 year old American and seeing her almost cry about the respect American people gave her made me actually cry. It's nice hearing something nice about my country, we're no where near perfect but we try, no country on earth is perfect we're humans and we will always make mistakes that we regret later.
@public_butter47414 жыл бұрын
Aviation Nut where you live ? I live in Texas
@Kevin-qt4vy4 жыл бұрын
I am american and we are the best!
@AviationNut4 жыл бұрын
@@public_butter4741 I live in the Chicago suburbs called Niles, Illinois.
@LaynaRobin4 жыл бұрын
@@AviationNut Yeah, especially giving the bad hostile air America (the world) is going into lately. Good to see someone impressed by kindness and I hope she doesn't change her mind.
@TheSleepysleep3 жыл бұрын
It takes such a strong person to be willing to unlearn things they were taught their whole life. She is an inspiration.
@Barefoot43311 ай бұрын
Actually, going from a hard communist dictatorship to western freedom, it does not take long at all to realize which is better. We have to work on our own youth, who seem to think communism is ideal or even fashionable.
@realdragon11 ай бұрын
An nispiration many americans should learn from
@kuyajohnny85062 жыл бұрын
I was a farmworker as a kid in the late 60's and early 70's when I was in grade school. I have seen watched our country grow. America is the only country in the world that dose not have a race. We are a melting pot form every country. I am happy that you got to visit and had a great time here. I give you and the others that escaped NK much respect and hope you will have good lives.
@Leviwosc8 ай бұрын
Canada and Australia are also melting pots. ;-)
@sauce82773 жыл бұрын
How it must feel to go from a country telling you “you have no voice” to “because of people like you a a whole country gets closer to liberation”. Beautiful.
@charliecinnella90903 жыл бұрын
It’s very refreshing to hear some good things about America. I feel like we’re the worlds punching bag.
@ants-in-my-eyesjohnson12712 жыл бұрын
That's because that's how they want us to feel. Don't believe the FUD, they go out on a limb to lie about how dangerous the world is. It's a lie. Sure some places are dangerous, you should always use your head, but the overwhelming majority of the world is friendly and happy to see tourists in their country. Notice how they also propagate racial and gender tension? They've got people ready to fight each other over beliefs that 90% of people don't have.
@Evorsiooo2 жыл бұрын
France is the world's punching bag actually, no matter what western country, they get ridiculed, poor guys.
@governorofwesttaiwan48652 жыл бұрын
@@Evorsiooo *insert surrender joke here*
@1stCallipostle2 жыл бұрын
It's largely because we're at the forefront of world politics Everyone everywhere knows what America is up to Meanwhile I have no clue what's going on in many places
@lachlanseiffert61862 жыл бұрын
@@1stCallipostle Thats true the reason you dont here shit from China and NK is because nothing can really get out
@thesands49633 жыл бұрын
The citizens of a country are generally nice, it's the governments that suck.
@solgato51863 жыл бұрын
Roger that. x10000
@cashblaster34753 жыл бұрын
And who makes up the government? People are monsters, it’s good to remember.
@jujuoliver69592 жыл бұрын
Bless her, she is so bright funny and sparky. I bet she is a wow on the speaking circuits.
@hawkfeather68023 жыл бұрын
We respect anyone who is willing to defend their country. I think you're really brave.
@peteanthony45373 жыл бұрын
I think that may be one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on KZfaq. I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and I spent 12 years with 7 1/2 years of combat deployment and it’s nice to hear someone who could’ve very easily been an enemy come to realize that we really do care about the people we protect or at least try to protect from other countries. Sadly nothing is perfect and we can’t save anybody but I’ve seen more than one of my brothers shed tears over the loss of indigenous peoples we were trying to protect. Thank you for posting this is much appreciated and best of luck and prayers for you and the people of North Korea. God bless
@LaurenceofArabia03 жыл бұрын
I love how she has a lot of respect for our homeland but still wears her North Korean Uniform with pride and keeps it well kept. It shows she is a devoted soldier, salute to you!
@dingleberryjim44563 ай бұрын
She’s the one that deserves a standing ovation for all the crap she’s been through
@meganstoreyc87603 жыл бұрын
This woman has been through so much. I am glad she came here to escape. She shouldn't have to apologize to us, because it isn't her fault that they brainwashed her into thinking that. She deserves so much more :)