I spent a day with NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS
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День томуI spent a day with North Korean Defectors to learn about escaping one of the strictest dictatorships. Sponsors ▸betterhelp.com/padilla to get 10% off your 1st month! ▸Go to buyraycon.com/spent for 15% off your 1st order. ▸kraken.com/padilla to learn more or search for “Kraken” in the app store.
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@AnthonyPadilla 2 роки тому
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@MrCommentGod 2 роки тому
*Ok!* *I will come back* Read more…
@cammm360 2 роки тому
Ohh I’m so excited for that!
@tbslkatie 2 роки тому
WOOHOO
@letizialorusso1950 2 роки тому
@@cammm360 Same, I never heard of kleptomaniacs before
@hanalei428 2 роки тому
wo
@HotMess320 2 роки тому
My family doctor is in his 70s. He was born in North Korea and his family escaped when he was a baby. His parents carried him into South Korea after they walked for days, slept in buildings that were half standing and bribed guards with everything they had. To have him go through what he did and make it all the way to America after graduating medical school makes me so proud to know him. I’m 40 and he’s been my dr since I was 5. The stories he’s shared.. I just have so much respect for the people featured. So brave.
@joeharris4119 2 роки тому
That's dope
@tigerlilly6888 2 роки тому
Wow what a story my respects for him 📈📈
@dhruvavikas1632 2 роки тому
Nuke 'em
@Ana-ko9px 2 роки тому
@@dhruvavikas1632 wtf like nuke the whole country? Why? There are innocent people!
@computer9640 2 роки тому
@@dhruvavikas1632 But you aren't so you don't get to make that choice for them
@hopelesslyoptimistic8231 2 роки тому
Worst part about this is it isn’t history. People live like this today and there nothing we can do to help them.
@MrCommentGod 2 роки тому
*I already heard a UKpostsr say this line*
@dodonodens8802 2 роки тому
Yeah that’s the sad truth
@dankjust0601 2 роки тому
Stop the 60 year embargo and sanctions and stop the interventionist west and European power. Thats what is going to help them.
@lifeiskillingme5679 2 роки тому
@@dankjust0601 based
@thatonefriendiii2827 2 роки тому
@@dankjust0601 based lol
@Eri_.. Рік тому
I have a friend from North Korea and her story is so similar to these, i also had asked her "what did you know about the other countries/ the outside world?" And she kinda laughed and said " imagine attack on titan, we only know what we've seen, outside of that, nothing" she's a true sweetheart and to lighten the mood, added a bit of a joke of her favourite anime.
@arriettyfilm Рік тому
I really thought of AOT hearing the story. Gave me chills.
@Kneecaptain 10 місяців тому
how'd she escape? all escapes to north korea are very difficult
@Eri_.. 10 місяців тому
@@Kneecaptain Thank you for asking! She was living on the streets with hr mom and hiding in alleyways or inside gross places. many people in china, Korea, and even america will escape with north Koreans under their wing through payment or work. a man offered to help them while visiting but they stated they had no money, so he gave up on them but her mother begged of him to save them, so he made a deal they'd work for him for 5 years. he used night as a cape to hide them as they escaped over a wall into his car to china, and then flying after gaining illegal citizenship to china, they went to america, and as they worked for him, she was taught english, and learned about the world during homeschool until she was knowlegable to attend 8th grade in school :) though because they're escaped citizens, they cant go to most countries or they'd be assasinated by people who find out
@SurveyCorpsTiger69 10 місяців тому
@@Eri_..Wow! That sounds difficult to get through, your friend is very brave! I wish them the best for the future
@musicgraze 9 місяців тому
@@Eri_.. oml, you need to realize that you are friends with a true legend.
@riannascott8716 Рік тому
I went to school with a guy who defected from N. Korea, he said he was thankful to be able to live in America and he was surprised by how different things were, but that his mom was still terrified and she had changed every part of her identity even getting plastic surgery to change her appearance. She wouldn’t go out in public ever and she refused to sign anything for her son, I can only imagine the level of fear she had that she would get caught despite being safe
@aleli5105 11 місяців тому
She is traumatized for life,poor thing!!🥲Like when you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after violent events. It takes time to recover. Some people may never do it.
@bedrock6443 10 місяців тому
Can't blame her because N. Kirea anyone can spy on you at anytime and report you. You are not safe. Your conversations are not safe etc. So maybe she felt that they were trying to spy on her like the school and the rest of the people. And also the fear of getting captured, like you said she got tons of plastic surgery and refused to go outside. May seem weird to a normal person, but after getting context. Can't blame her. She made the sacrifice of leaving her homeland, so her son or other children could have a better elsewhere. Without the fear of being watched, spied on, and persecuted for their beliefs and crimes that shouldn't be crimes.
@c0mpu73rguy 8 місяців тому
Except she's not safe: remember Kim Jong-Nam? The regime still got him despite him being in Malaysia at this point.
@nomoretwitterhandles 6 місяців тому
@@c0mpu73rguy Malaysia isn't exactly the greatest place to be an immigrant in. America has its issues, but we don't just send people to North Korea.
@nomoretwitterhandles 6 місяців тому
@@ADOPTEDorpha Yes, PTSD is short for "post-traumatic stress disorder".
@botanicalitus4194 2 роки тому
the fact that young girls are forced to join his harem is just viIe. What fking monster.
@N1GHTW4TCH 2 роки тому
Them being brainwashed into thinking it's the best thing that could ever happen to them just makes me sick...
@mintyhippo8125 2 роки тому
I watch another North Korean defector a lot, and she talks about how most of the time, North Koreans are in the brink of starvation. It’s a goal to be picked up for the pleasure squad so that they can have food to eat. You don’t get a choice to say no, but many families are glad to have their daughters have a way to live.
@Noone-hk1vf 2 роки тому
I really fucking wish he was gone
@Noone-hk1vf 2 роки тому
@@mayday9_whos gonna tell him?
@Noone-hk1vf 2 роки тому
@@mayday9_ *mhm*
@cammm360 2 роки тому
We cannot forget the fact that Anthony is one of the most understanding and non-judgemental people of all time.
@ewoybz 2 роки тому
Exactly my point!
@nyctphrog 2 роки тому
So true
@JUGYYT 2 роки тому
True
@alexthybalex 2 роки тому
yes
@Jaclyn_Zen 2 роки тому
Right? Could have sworn he was a Libra! He’s still close to the cusp lol the literal scales of justice ⚖️
@CreativelyPhoenix 11 місяців тому
As a mother, I can’t imagine the devastation of the mother who had to contemplating take her own kids life to save them from torture if caught. What an impossible situation to be in.
@fatimaomar4331 7 місяців тому
I was thinking the same. It’s terrifying
@MamaTomasu 7 місяців тому
i keep tearing up thinking of that...i can't imagine having to even consider that option for my children
@autumn_playzgamz 6 місяців тому
though i think its for the best. i could not imagne doing that but its to put them out of misery and pain.
@-Mochi_Rose- 3 місяці тому
It really makes you think what messed up things they would do if you were to be caught that the woman who brought you into the world, cared for you all your life, would rather have you lose your life than be arrested
@randomgamerguy6 2 місяці тому
@@-Mochi_Rose- its better then being alive to be tortured
@ThatOneCloudGuy Рік тому
I'm extremely proud of Lucy and Cherie. I hope they enjoy their well earned and deserved freedom, and their hamburgers
@user-rx2oc5tl3u Рік тому
The hamburger part was genuinely so funny tho
@user-rx2oc5tl3u Рік тому
@@csendesmmunista8867 bruh chill tf out
@kiroamigo8980 Рік тому
@@csendesmmunista8867 That’s the joke, it’s supposed to be cringy. If not you just didn’t like the joke then.
@xxrandomgamerxx810 11 місяців тому
@@csendesmmunista8867it was funny to 416 people including them
@nyctphrog 2 роки тому
When Cherie said that she and her sister would commit suicide if they were ever caught escaping made me really sad. I can't imagine how bad it must be living in North Korea if you would rather take your own life than be caught. I'm glad they escaped and are living better lives now :( 💕
@Jessamine29 2 роки тому
It's what happens when you're caught. The kwallisos make gulags look like a party by all accounts.
@inspirationaljam3212 2 роки тому
@@AxxLAfriku I am subscribed and love the sh*t your doing but yes let's talk about this while north korean defectors talking about their stories barely escaping North Korea.
@incased_pol7335 2 роки тому
Thats communism for ya lol
@Carriesue1982 2 роки тому
@@AxxLAfriku Can you maybe not just this once for such a serious subject? Have some damn tact
@judythepengu6158 2 роки тому
I heard something similar from another person that was telling their story that people would each carry guns with them while trying to escape because it would be better to take their life than to be taken back and face really awful consequences
@positivetayler 2 роки тому
These women are so brave for telling their stories. I am just stunned at what they had to go through and what the citizens of North Korea have to go through.
@BTDBoi 2 роки тому
Best comment ever no cap
@omenblox4728 2 роки тому
Is it just me or do I want America UK Russia China and all Main Millitary Countries to Attack The North Korean Leaders
@samuraiboi2735 2 роки тому
Nk is like the place only kim jong un would be free and not his civilians nor his dictators
@Eco_Grl 2 роки тому
I am wondering what happen to the women families :/ absolutely horrible
@seanlogan9466 2 роки тому
@@omenblox4728 they probably want to themselves but North Korea has nuclear weapons and Kim jon un has a button literally on his desk to send a Nuke to every major power on the world and ppl can’t just randomly attack a country without a reason and that reason had to effect their own country
@Yoongireve Рік тому
Cherie saying "its so disguting" and laughing when talking about even touching Kim Jong-un was hilarious
@Diana-whathappenedin97 2 роки тому
The scariest fact, is that if you hear more of the survivors stories, these two girls had better lives than other people. They were from the higher class and probably from the cities, since they don’t talk about public executions or seeing starved corpses and even could watch foreign movies. Instead, one was actually selected to live a “good life”, but escaped. They can even have call phones, instead of having their family sent to camp
@rmw2461 Рік тому
Nvm was thinking of a different girl! Yeonmi I think is her name
@jamjam.445 Рік тому
This comment seems like you are down grading their stories. Just because others have it worse doesn't mean that their stories aren't scary
@Iluvpie6 Рік тому
@@jamjam.445 no, what they’re saying is more like “see how horrific THESE stories are, just imagine how much worse it is for the even lower classes.” It’s putting it into perspective, not minimizing their struggle.
@Spoiceman 9 місяців тому
Btw with the girl who could watch foreign movies snuck watched them (if your talking about the girl in this video) they weren't allowed they were sneakily watching it (just making sure your knew)
@domotemujin7780 9 місяців тому
@@Iluvpie6well said! This comment really put what OP said into perspective
@YistheRumGon 2 роки тому
The part of the razors and s**cide pills is fcking heartbreaking. I’m glad these women made it alive 🙏🏼
@anormalintrovert5365 2 роки тому
I mean it’s better than potentially watching your friends and family getting tortured while getting tortured, much worse than death right?
@ingrida46 2 роки тому
It's hard to think about the people that actually had to use pills and razors...
@bobithenross455 2 роки тому
It reminded me that so many people had tried to escape but didn’t succeed
@HackieP 2 роки тому
@@anormalintrovert5365 yeah but it’s sad it has to get to that point
@FlareBlitzBanana 2 роки тому
You don’t have to censor suicide. As far as I know there’s no censoring in this comment section.
@frostynerd24 2 роки тому
This is why I should appreciate every little thing I have in Canada.
@sammack1890 2 роки тому
Wait Canada exists?
@sdsd4108 2 роки тому
Except for how 90% of it is uninhabitable
@boo_5855 2 роки тому
As a Canadian I can vouch that Canada isn’t real.
@emperorchaos2583 2 роки тому
@@boo_5855 same. we actually are all just made of pineapple, y'know?
@JollyOldCanuck 2 роки тому
@@sdsd4108 The 90% uninhabitable number mostly refers to self-sufficient settlements, if you can get supplies by rail you can start a sizeable community up North.
@brunobucciarati3251 Рік тому
i cannot believe for the life of me that this is real life. it’s horrifying and disgusting. i hope someday everyone in north korea is able to experience freedom.
@RedBird7 Рік тому
The defector is now rich of the story liveing north korea
@Rapscalian Рік тому
@@RedBird7 money doesnt buy your family back and they might be depressed as shit you cant say theyre rich they are humans money isnt going to solve 2 decades of pure suffering and oppresion
@csendesmmunista8867 Рік тому
@@Rapscalian You forgot the ''by America'' at the last sentence! Anyway, money might not buy your family back, but money will buy you to make propaganda about your home country. For example, Yeonmi Park.
@csendesmmunista8867 Рік тому
@Løxie_lemøn u seem pretty angry
@lingeringpiss Рік тому
it doesnt concern u
@plotoyadnaya_rossiyanka Рік тому
I know that it’s a much less horrific experience, but my friend was accused of “extremism” (which basically means being an opposition) by Russian government and had to flee to Lithuania as a refugee to escape imprisonment. She told me she was literally crying out of happiness and relief that she was finally safe and free after days of trembling in fear for her freedom. I’m so glad all these people managed to escape from their country, but I feel bad for those who had to stay. I hope someday all countries will be free of dictatorship and no one will have to experience all this suffering to live a normal life anymore 😥
@XnoobSpeakable 5 місяців тому
I'm Lithuanian I think it's quite sad that our country currently tries as hard as it can to not accept Russians They're people too, they want freedom like everyone else
@TTNBear 2 роки тому
Mad respect for all of Cherie's friends who helped coordinate her escape (they were putting themselves at great risk but they are definitely loyal af)
@pinkrainclouds2190 2 роки тому
I worry for them. If NK sees this, it wont be too hard to find them and execute/torture them.
@LoreCatan 2 роки тому
@@pinkrainclouds2190 the phone calls are really risky too, I would cut ties all together just to protect them.
@rHamUK 2 роки тому
@@pinkrainclouds2190 Obv NK has seen it, they keep tabs on anything to do with their name but they can't really do anything as they're now protected by South Korea as one mentioned and also they're known worldwide now. They won't risk it just to get rid of a couple of people.
@KaityKat117 2 роки тому
@@rHamUK Yeah but they're talking about the friends that helped them escape. The friends who it sounded like were still there.
@rHamUK 2 роки тому
@@KaityKat117 thank you for clarifying, I thought that person was just an idiot lol
@MakaylaBass4516 2 роки тому
PLEASEEE do something like this with people who escaped Afghanistan. That would be so cool to watch
@KillianJoos 2 роки тому
Yes we need this
@ParadiseDB7 2 роки тому
What's happening in Afghanistan? Edit: Will you people please stop attacking me for being concerned? K, thanks bye.
@zozodioz 2 роки тому
Yess
@mavel2038 2 роки тому
@@ParadiseDB7 Taliban takeover.
@yoake-2919 2 роки тому
@@ParadiseDB7 do you live under a rock
@memesrcoolrn1662 Рік тому
You can tell that he’s trying to fight back the tears, mad respect to all of the people went through this.
@Leebitswife Рік тому
??
@strxwberrypuff 10 місяців тому
@@Leebitswifeyou can tell that Anthony is trying to fight back the tears of how disgusting this is, mad respect to all the people who went through this.
@Gammeeyon 9 місяців тому
I escape North Korea in 2005 when I was 14 and it was like Lucy I had a broker come to me from china my sister hire and take me and my mom and dad from my town Manpo to over the china border to South Korea and it was very hard and stressful for me but the South Korean people in my new school was so nice they make me try to feel happy and hangout with me and buy me things and support me but it was still bad for me and I cry every day and I get depressed but now I live in New Jersey and I have a daughter and a son
@nomoretwitterhandles 6 місяців тому
I am so sorry to hear that you still struggle with that trauma. It is very amazing and wonderful to hear you have a new life in New Jersey with your two children. I hope they never have to experience what you went through as a child. Much love ♥♥
@Lobos00 4 місяці тому
I hope one day those terrible things no longer effect you badly and you live a long prosperous happy life, you and your family. Much love from Minnesota 💚
@emmanuella6712 2 роки тому
Bruh imagine 400 people chasing/hunting you down with the intent to hurt you? That sounds terrifying!
@christinatyree521 2 роки тому
and she was only 16
@XnoobSpeakable 2 роки тому
With guns too But they were probably also kinda weak and starving so idk
@KM-ld9ln 2 роки тому
@@XnoobSpeakable she would’ve been too so they had equal playing field there
@jilliancarter2632 2 роки тому
@@XnoobSpeakable nah i saw videos of defectors saying the military is treated well
@glowingcum Рік тому
everything about north korea was terrifying
@apriatus7811 2 роки тому
The story of having taking a pill or cutting their wrists instead of being caught...it reminds me of my Holocaust class discussing the story of a mother who killed her crying baby so they wouldn't get caught by the Gestapo. Discussing morals/ethics in a life and death situation...unless you've been put in that scenario, it's hard to put your biases aside. I can't imagine.
@elanan9411 2 роки тому
Yeah, for me it was a little too close home. This episode really sounded so familiar. So much like my family history with my grandparents escaping from Poland and going through horrible conditions in Germany and Siberia.
@Frisbeehater 2 роки тому
That kind of reminds me of the khocali massacre. A woman and her baby were escaping the enemies(barefoot in the snow) and her started crying. She had no other choice but to suffocate him. The good thing is the baby actually survived and didn’t die.
@6idle4ever49 2 роки тому
yep, agreed. you have zero voices to put any right&wrong in this unless you've been in the very scene b4
@YehudiNimol 2 роки тому
The North Korean labor camps definitely remind me of Aushwitz-Dachau. These are modern concentration camps, and we shouldn't take it lightly.
@isabelhoch3713 2 роки тому
i get it. most of my dad’s ancestors escaped poland during the holocaust but some were never able to gain freedom and were killed. now, he’s trying to comprise a family tree by figuring out who all the people left behind were and it does certainly sound a lot like these north korean defectors stories.
@dsmp_fan2070 Рік тому
Man I was on the brink of tears this entire vid, knowing that this isent history, or stories, this is REAL. This is happening. This is happening RIGHT NOW. EVERY. FUCKING. DAY. And there's nothing that we can do about it. The bravery in these girls is amazing, I wish them everything and to live the best life possible.
@jennyvlds8471 Рік тому
You should watch where they have defectors in North Korea filming hidden videos and sending them out to foreigners so we know they are suffering. There were so many kids in the streets so skinny and eating debris off the floor and one kid was in the street cuz his mom said she couldn’t take care of him anymore and she told him he had to go he was like 8 or 10. It was gut wrenching
@Starry_nights09 Рік тому
that and the government could do something or at least attempt to and they just won't because they DO NOT CARE
@kazunaedits 10 місяців тому
@@Starry_nights09 What are you talking about, the government CANT do anything. If they make a wrong move it potentially means war
@DoubloonGoblin 8 місяців тому
@@Starry_nights09 Which government?
@Starry_nights09 8 місяців тому
@@DoubloonGoblin lots of them, I'm mainly talking about the American gov. I'm not saying it's easy, at all to help but it still really sucks that they never even try
@samjones4187 Рік тому
i sometimes take my life for granted. this opened my eyes to how lucky i am and a lot of us are.
@Someone345y Рік тому
Virgin US- has good relations with South Korea Virgin China- has good relations with North Korea Chad India - has good relations with both
@bmore7823 2 роки тому
I really wish we could help these people take their country back, it’s awful seeing them suffer so much.
@enoch4392 2 роки тому
yeah its surprising people haven't rioted yet
@10dvvks.d.r.tharun15 2 роки тому
The people don't even know there's an outside world. They support the dictatorship as they are brainwashed we cannot help someone who doesn't want our help.
@10dvvks.d.r.tharun15 2 роки тому
@@enoch4392 they will be executed if they riot . Many have died
@choekyigyaltsen7579 2 роки тому
@@enoch4392 it’s like the Area 51 raid but you’ll die for sure
@kinamara8392 2 роки тому
A lot of people in North Korea most likely think that’s it’s normal for them to live the way they do as they don’t know the outside world. North Korea is really isolated from the outside world. Why would most people in North Korea want to start a riot, when they think they’re living normally? Since they’ve been there for all their lives, it’s pretty normal for them, I would assume. A lot of them have no experiences about the truth of the outside world.
@keiouss 2 роки тому
the fact that there might be a lot of people failed trying to escape is sad.
@newtprince 2 роки тому
Not might, are
@heath6802 2 роки тому
Sadly, that’s most.
@natkatmac 2 роки тому
For every voice heard, a thousand more have no choice but to be dead silent.
@aycc-nbh7289 4 місяці тому
What about those who successfully escaped, but weren’t let in by their adoptive countries and sent back? I’m not trying to argue, but knowing about this may be just as painful.
@bullymaguire9192 Рік тому
hearing her say that her mother would kill her if they got caught bc an instant death is better than what would of happened to them gave me chills. i can’t even imagine being put in that position where i’d have to do that to my family. they are so brave
@annareads1532 9 місяців тому
Lucy describing her brother smacking her on the back in the plane made me smile in spite of myself. I immediately said, out loud to my cat, “yep! Sounds like a brother!” Some things are human things, no matter what! Lucy, if you see this, I hope you got him back (all with love, of course)!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@boyhuyo1707 2 роки тому
My mind really can't fathom how a country like North Korea still exists to this day. It's just... I can't imagine how much people are suffering.
@10dvvks.d.r.tharun15 2 роки тому
yea
@jayus2033 2 роки тому
Propaganda.
@e_3563 2 роки тому
Please you are so brainwashed maybe do a little research into what we do to other countries before going around commenting things like this. 335,000 innocent killed
@loaf8074 2 роки тому
@@e_3563 your talking to who?
@joeharris4119 2 роки тому
@@loaf8074 fr
@chlo5925 2 роки тому
mad respect to anthony, he makes sure that *everyone* he interviews is always comfortable and doesn’t ask them insensitive questions or says insensitive statements.
@darkinertia2 2 роки тому
north koreans have gone through ACTUAL struggle, i doubt any of them would be offended by a question unlike americans nowadays getting offended for other people
@jayus2033 2 роки тому
@@darkinertia2 Also Europeans Asians and Africans get offended at everythingm
@bubbles696 2 роки тому
I don’t think how much you get offended has anything to do with the continent your from?
@chlo5925 2 роки тому
to everyone replying, i wasn’t trying to be rude or anything, i was just complimenting anthony :( i’m sorry if i caused anyone any trouble :))))
@sanchezadrian2285 2 роки тому
@@chlo5925 you are good. Your comment didn’t reflect anything negative. People are just trying trying to start drama.
@becki2851 9 місяців тому
I worked in South Korea in an NGO helping to North Korean refugees. Everything said in this video is an unfortunate truth, plus a million other terrible things happening. Every year there are North Koreans trying to escape, and it's getting more difficult for them to do so. The international community is not doing much, and with all those nuclear threats from North Korea, I'm afraid the regime will be able to survive everything. Unfortunately, the people have absolutely no idea what's going on inside, and especially outside their country.
@aycc-nbh7289 4 місяці тому
So could this perhaps contribute to other countries being unwilling to house North Korean defectors? Or is it getting more difficult to leave solely because of the country’s more strict lockdown status?
@sharysegift5061 3 місяці тому
@@aycc-nbh7289 The Chinese and Russian governments are complicit also as they have agreements with North Korea to return defectors instead of granting them refuge
@kayg288 8 місяців тому
Anthony is one of the most understanding souls I’ve watched and one of the only people I know I’ll continue to support for as long as he posts. Such a sweetheart
@myheartwillstopinjoy8142 2 роки тому
"the pleasure squad" feels like it would be much worse than what she said...
@AstarionWifey 2 роки тому
It is You’re pretty much part of the harem
@m00nnatic24 2 роки тому
*IF* you have the guts to look it up then yes,it is much worse then how she said it
@morwenk4910 2 роки тому
I think they were holding back many things because from what i learned from all of my research, it is way worse…
@AceOfSpades6699 2 роки тому
Sickos. I wish that the Kim family gets proper punishment for what they've done, but moreover I wish for the freedom of these people. Hopefully they can get it soon enough.
@myheartwillstopinjoy8142 2 роки тому
@@AceOfSpades6699 I think no punishment on this earth is enough for them. I hope they rot in hell.
@wrenren2112 2 роки тому
I’m so glad these people made it out of there, you can tell they deserve better. It’s great they can give us this information
@MrCommentGod 2 роки тому
*North Korea is terrible*
@alexthybalex 2 роки тому
yeah
@jayus2033 2 роки тому
@@MrCommentGod No shit
@scottlyon8206 2 роки тому
Spy
@Drifterz101FN 2 роки тому
This reminds me so much of Cuba people should be educated about Cuba as well.
@nik7292 Рік тому
I so sorry for north Koreans, how they have to live and for those who had to go through all of the horrible things and suffered. I never knew that a country like this was even a thing on a world and after finding out, hearing their stories, it broke me... You girls are so brave and lucky and fortunate to have escaped. I'm so happy and glad you're all living a good life and do whatever you wanna do freely. I hope one day all people in north Korea can live a free and wonderful life and got help and were all rescued and given an opportunity to live their life how they want freely like they all deserve, free from all those horrible horrors and sufferings and live a peaceful and safe life...
@melodiekyriu Рік тому
korean subtitles are a necessity to this video. Thank you for your hard work Anthony! :)
@DaniLore 2 роки тому
UKpostsr and North Korean defector Yeonmi explained how when she came to the US she found gummy worms to be the most delicious thing she had ever eaten. So that is all she ate, breakfast/lunch/dinner and she couldn't understand how other people ate other things in the US when they have gummy worms. Because she had no clue about nutrition, health and obesity as she grew up starving and eating whatever she could find to eat. The culture shock these defectors must face is unfathomable.
@dova3050 2 роки тому
Gummy worms are pretty good tbf
@C4TC4T Рік тому
Is she the woman who used to be a North Korean soldier? If so, I love her she’s so wholesome!
@samaraisnt Рік тому
that's so cute i wonder if she got a tummy ache
@alysiabernardo8900 Рік тому
@@samaraisnt this comment is just adorable. I chuckled
@MASTEROFEVIL Рік тому
It's like going to another planet
@aanya2493 2 роки тому
It’s just horrible that this is still people’s reality. I’m so glad that they are able and brave enough to tell their stories and bring more awareness to what is actually happening
@gustavofreng 2 роки тому
the thing is… most of this isn’t true. “north korean defector” is practically a job title now that rewards people for making up as crazy stories as possible. i’d recommend watching “Loyal Citizens of Pyongyang in Seoul” or just reading the opening sentence of the wikipedia article on media coverage of north korea. its a poor country for sure but media sensationalism makes it seem like nazi germany
@MayraHernandez-jj2pi 2 роки тому
@@gustavofreng trolling
@Hamza2_7272 2 роки тому
@@MayraHernandez-jj2pi we do a little trolling its called we do a little trolling
@nobodyasked12345 2 роки тому
@@gustavofreng hahaha this is such a funny joke omg hahahaha 😐😑😐
@gustavofreng 2 роки тому
@@nobodyasked12345 i’m not joking holmes
@shawnm.4020 7 місяців тому
These stories are like George Orwell’s 1984 playing out in real time
@terbbert 2 роки тому
I spent a day with- is one of the most amazing things on youtube honestly So well done! Great questions, amazing guests, sensitive, compassionate host and covering such a range of taboo and undiscussed topics Another great video team!
@luca6394 2 роки тому
The fact that these “stories” are all real is absolutely terrifying. I wish the best for everyone who has to suffer like this.
@YellowSnow 2 роки тому
They're not real.
@tuilpmoa870 2 роки тому
@@hussain6469 but they are real ?
@hihihi518 2 роки тому
@@tuilpmoa870 source: trust me bro
@zhankazest Рік тому
@@hihihi518 what source is there that they _arent_ real though
@YellowSnow Рік тому
@sareb ahmed siddiqui would you not analyze propagandists and grifters who, under an illusive veneer of sincerity, make outlandish and unverifiable claims about a predominantly perceived hostile country? In a vacuum, you'd be right. But rhetorically, this video is one of many examples of propaganda (whether intentional or not -- independent creators can be convinced of notions, as is the rule of all propaganda) plaguing the internet and misinforming people significantly. An independent commenter's call to war is a misguided pursuit of Capital and imperial endeavors, however righteous they might believe they are being.
@singing.winnie 2 роки тому
I’m south korean and i cant really believe that north koreans, just a few kilometers away from us, are experiencing these torture and brainwash and miserable and meaningless lives just because of one sicko family who will burn in hell for doing that to millions of people. I cant imagine the kind of punishment the Kim family would face after their death.
@LoreCatan 2 роки тому
honestly, the thing I'm wondering about the most right now is how has Covid been explained to them? If some of them are not even aware there's a world outside North Korea, how do you explain the vaccines and where the disease came from? You'd have to reveal at least something in that predicament, right? I hope Covid has made the lives of North Koreans a little bit tamer, considering it's a very serious situation
@vera_nika2 2 роки тому
@@LoreCatan it made it actually way worse...now even with a permit noone can travel...
@potatoesandmacaroni9464 2 роки тому
we can only that a new leader would not be a dictator we just need to hope that if its another dictator then they will have no choice if the new leader is more strict and making all the people in notrh korea hard to escape there would be no way it might be a war one day a war for freedom
@LoreCatan 2 роки тому
@@potatoesandmacaroni9464 from what I understand, if Kim Jong-Un dies his sister (?? or some female relative, I forget) takes over and she's apparently worse, so :/ North Korea's not looking so good
@potatoesandmacaroni9464 2 роки тому
@@LoreCatan kinda like that we just need to hope that its not a strict leader or a worse leader we dont want any dictators in in this generation
@thevipblink8571 2 роки тому
Cherie's story is so touching...she's so brave
@dominikakmiotek8652 2 місяці тому
Your films just happened to pop on my for you page and I wanted to say that the work you do is actually amazing. Sharing stories of people with different live experience for others that never experienced such things and probably never will is life changing. I’ve already learned so many things from your videos and I wanted to say that i’m very thankful for that 😊❤️
@mirjamleesalu5188 2 роки тому
As a person whose parents survived the soviet regime, this sounds unfortunately familiar to their stories.
@lizfranklin127 2 роки тому
The USSR essentially made North Korea
@lilulilu4298 2 роки тому
Same goes with my parents and grandparents :((
@Rynilin 2 роки тому
@@BlueAl3rt mine did too
@Angelika5378 2 роки тому
@@lizfranklin127 yess!. At first it was a lot like East Germany which was under soviet control too. But they gave the control to a Korean leader way sooner and so bit by bit this korean build his own system. If the soviet Union wouldn't have fallen north Korea would probably be better off since they depended a lot on them. And now still depend on South Korea and China to get food rations
@aworldtowin80 2 роки тому
You have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. Soviet Democracy by Pat Sloan? History of the Communist Party of The Soviet Union? Ever heard of these books? I highly doubt it. If you're referring to late from the 60s to till the end in '91, then you're referring to the restoration of Capitalism, not the continuation of Socialism.
@echouv661 2 роки тому
I think spending a day with Acid Attack Survivors would be an super educational episode, you probably won't see this but if you do, I highly recommend. It's not talked about enough.
@i_live_under_a_bridge3454 2 роки тому
I so hope he sees and does this.
@uuaschbaer6131 2 роки тому
Agreed
@mirroravis 2 роки тому
I agree
@thatgirl5630 2 роки тому
Omg yes I would love to see this, I heard a story of a friends friend took acid, had a bad trip, banged his head on the floor, freaked out, and now how permanent mental issues due to the trauma of it all
@i_live_under_a_bridge3454 2 роки тому
@@thatgirl5630 obvious bait is too obvious
@BreeBree135 2 роки тому
Thank you for using your platform to raise people’s voices and spread awareness 💕
@lilyaconley1634 2 роки тому
I’m gonna need you to do part 2s for almost all of these topics you are doing!!! So amazing and informative.
@zackreed6010 2 роки тому
I want a movie about that girl's escape. I cannot imagine her bravery and endurance. What an incredible story.
@adrianeb8226 2 роки тому
There is an amazing book about it called "Nothing to Envy" by Barbra Demick. It really takes a good look at Norrh Korea and tells the stories of multiple defectors if that's something you're interested in :)
@SieMiezekatze 2 роки тому
Bro Kim Jong-Un would get mad he already hate deflectors
@ferchips0243 2 роки тому
@@SieMiezekatze but i don’t think he would be able to do something about it, or would he?
@SieMiezekatze 2 роки тому
@@ferchips0243 I was thinking more about people that already live in north Korea, if a movie comes up mocking him, the rules for people living or working will be worse, like he could execute generals that work at the border etc
@rue.eudoxie 2 роки тому
Right omg I would pay for it
@ems3805 2 роки тому
I kept thinking "wow that's so lucky that she had a connection with a general" and stuff like that, and then of course I realised that I wouldn't be listening to them if they hadn't been so lucky. Thinking of all the people who maybe didn't have those connections or the money they needed at the right moment and who we won't be hearing from. It's horrible that this is happening, I feel so helpless to do anything to make it better
@mm-uz1gu 2 роки тому
But I also get the feeling she was leaving a lot of stuff out. The general has SO much to lose just by helping her, and chances are (and i'm not saying there arent any pure, good ppl in the world and he may have just done it out of the goodness of his heart BUT- hear me out-) , he likely asked her to give him something in return. In the same way she downplayed what the Pleasure Squad really was.
@natkatmac 2 роки тому
@@mm-uz1gu The true cost of survival, necessary despite how repugnant the necessity of it is. I'd put it in the same category as 127 Hours, though I feel like she's sacrificed a lot more considering that she had to prioritize her survival for years rather than days.
@hareecionelson5875 2 роки тому
in statistics that's called 'Survivor bias' - the ones who escaped are the lucky ones
@michaelanderson7749 2 роки тому
I love this series,so insightful. I also am appreciative that one of the UKposts og Kings is going strong keep it up.
@hastaeldawningbreaks6566 Рік тому
I love how you went about this interview. You speak to them in a really respectful way and you asked really great questions. They’re English is also amazing, the things they must’ve faced. I’ve read a lot about North Korea and I listen to as many defectors stories whenever I can and I honestly am never not astounded at the level of strength and will defectors have 😅
@ShortHax 2 роки тому
Damn, we need a whole book from these two. Lucky their families also escaped or I can’t begin to imagine what would’ve happened
@MooseyMan 2 роки тому
I agree
@andrewzapar2585 2 роки тому
I’ll tell you right now it would be dark for the family’s if they didn’t escape. From what I know 3 generations (I think) of the persons family would be locked up in labor camps and tortured
@gillian6240 2 роки тому
If you haven't already, check out In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park!
@urmom-lo7wf 2 роки тому
@@andrewzapar2585 oh god. i can’t imagine how traumatizing that would be 😕
@sistersabix8066 2 роки тому
@@andrewzapar2585 the one be family still lives there. I’m guessing you didn’t watch the whole thing when commenting
@lenathefirst_4574 2 роки тому
My cousin just arrived in the US from Cuba, and it was so crazy to hear her talking about her amazement at being able to speak as loud as she liked without fear of someone hearing. It really made me feel grateful for what we have in the US.
@weezer7757 2 роки тому
What's going on in Cuba if you don't mind me asking?
@Jack-dr9zi 2 роки тому
@@weezer7757 Its called Communism, seems quite popular with a lot of American students for some reason despite those trying to escape it....
@weezer7757 2 роки тому
@@Jack-dr9zi Ohh it is also popular here with Canadian students
@binx414 2 роки тому
@@Jack-dr9zi it’s not real communism though, is it? Real communism wouldn’t have such oppressing power differences. True communism doesn’t even exist in this world.
@appledough3843 2 роки тому
@@binx414 Oh don’t misunderstand. It’s communism. Communism is inherently evil. It reduces the value of earnings and ownership and justifies its evil actions by dressing it up as a “greater good for all”. The same excuse all evil dictators use. Yet no one ever learns.
@Starlqqking1994 10 місяців тому
Thank you for covering this topic. Much bravery for the ladies who told their story. Much Love to this channel!
@bpe9578 Рік тому
Thank you for your program. I'm glad that you are young and interviewed these two ladies because this program will educate more young people. Bless you.
@taylorsloley4170 2 роки тому
Really random thing, but I always like how Anthony says he understands something "A little bit more" and not implying that he fully understands it because in reality, none of us ever will unless we go through it. Shout-out to Anthony for that small detail.
@TheVirtualRealityShow 2 роки тому
It’s so easy to complain about how much we hate the American government and it’s funny how that ability alone is something we take for granted. These women are incredibly brave and it inspires me to be me thankful for what I do have. Thank you for this wonderful video Anthony! ❤️
@Formify 2 роки тому
i really never thought that it was like this in north korea most of my korean family was there, even my grandfather had to live in north korea before he escaped im sure he had many stories to tell, since even this video is just scratching the surface i agree it is very brave to come out with these stories and shining light on the horrors of this place
@lia3214 2 роки тому
i agree, but this makes me rly wonder how people could support trump if he openly makes deals with that monster of a dictator and everything he does
@Bolizen 2 роки тому
You do realize that whistleblowers against the American government have been jailed for years, right? Right?
@lia3214 2 роки тому
@@Bolizen I’m a child on another continent on the other side of the world and I don’t rly ever plan on going back to America, what they gonna do
@lauracelis8004 2 роки тому
For sure, that's exactly we need to use the ability to speak against the government to keep it in check. Without people criticizing the government, it can very easily become the dictatorship that North Korea is today
@hollyjagoe1768 2 роки тому
Anthony i have been watching these videos for months now and all I can do is thank you for this path you're on. We need this more than any of us can say. May you continue to see success through this.
@luina78 18 днів тому
Thank you so much for all your work, this was so interesting and insightful, i watched it all in one afternoon ! Good luck on your graduation 💪 i can't wait for part 2 !
@lonitbonit5618 2 роки тому
Started crying when the girl talked about her mother saying she'd kill them if they got caught. I have a 5 year old, I can't imagine ever being in a position where killing her would be the best outcome. One of those moments where I'm reminded at how easy I've always had it.
@Deadpool4president 2 роки тому
Bless the North Korean soldiers that help people escape. Those people are absolute heroes.
@Fazed_ 2 роки тому
Nah they're just greedy and were bribed to let them leave
@saccharineisnothoney 2 роки тому
@@Fazed_ can you blame them? Even they don't have it very good despite having a stable job (compared to other NK)
@reinburhythm3215 2 роки тому
@@Fazed_ they’re still risking their lives to help them escape; shut up about your assumptions cause you were never a North Korean
@tink6225 2 роки тому
@@Fazed_ they have a family to feed
@nira4896 2 роки тому
@@Fazed_ you so uneducated
@lina-5640 2 роки тому
I have so much admiration and respect for both of them.. Truly wish them all the best in life. Really hope that more people are able to escape from that inhumane place 💔
@alllieclasen8253 Рік тому
Thank you for those people who came out to talk about this because this can be very sentimental for a lot of people! They are very brave to come talk about this
@nydiarevuelta562 2 роки тому
The part where they both said they were going to take their own lives if they were caught was so heartbreaking
@pennytrui1149 2 роки тому
I agree no one deserves to go through this
@hiikarinnn 2 роки тому
Some of my best friends escaped from North Korea, and I just gotta say North Korean defectors are some of the kindest people you will ever meet, they really know how to take care of each other. They are also wildly fun when they get drunk, so never pass up an opportunity to get drinks with North Koreans
@Angelika5378 2 роки тому
Taking care of each other is pretty much the only thing in NK you can do. Neighbours and sometimes whole villages are very close in some sense. Although you still have to be very careful what you say
@alysiabernardo8900 Рік тому
What country do you live in? I've never met a North Korean here (Toronto, Canada) and I am sad to say i probably never will.
@Uchiha.Itachii Рік тому
Koreans usually are really kind people tho, not just NK’s, all Koreans, except some few like Kim Jong Un etc💀
@hiikarinnn Рік тому
I was living in Korea ^^
@bedrock6443 10 місяців тому
@hihiarinn Shows that suffering can lead to self discovery and strengthen your morals.
@lenoradesautels2648 2 роки тому
I just discovered your channel and love it so much !! Thanks for giving all these people a voice
@MarcosMartinez-nu4og Рік тому
I’m in love with this content, Thanks Anthony
@angeljafbenitez1843 2 роки тому
The thing that shocked me the most was that in both cases they had a suicide method, the things they would have experienced if they had been caught were worse than death itself
@tink6225 2 роки тому
reminds me of that north korean actress that jumped out of the vehicle to kill herself on their way to the concentration camps. its either death or be tortured/raped to death
@Pixieaugustgirl11 2 роки тому
@@tink6225 do you by any chance know the name of the actress? ❤️
@tink6225 2 роки тому
@@Pixieaugustgirl11 Pak mi hyang
@Pixieaugustgirl11 2 роки тому
@@tink6225 thank you so so much
@emily-tk6xn 2 роки тому
i’m just in shock that a place like this exists today. it sounds like the book 1984 but this is REAL…
@sadielapiers1847 2 роки тому
Also sounds like “a handmaids tale” (kind of)
@duckie4655 2 роки тому
Yes! The thought police but in real life,
@mintyhippo8125 2 роки тому
There is a lot more than what these women talked about, too, that is like 1984. According to another north Korean defector, they had radios in their house that they couldn’t turn off (they could only turn the volume down). It would chime with messages from the regime, alarms to wake up, alarms to eat lunch, alarms to go to sleep, etc. Every week people would have to gather at work/school/etc and confess one thing that they did wrong against the regime and one thing that they saw someone else do wrong. The other person would then be punished.
@emily-tk6xn 2 роки тому
@@mintyhippo8125 wow that’s just insanely terrifying. i can’t even begin to imagine living in a place like that
@mintyhippo8125 2 роки тому
@@emily-tk6xn I know, it’s absolutely insane. So that’s why it’s important to let people know what is actually going on and try to figure out a way to stop it. Plus, there’s way more stuff besides that, too.
@Uchiha.Itachii Рік тому
You should have had Yeonmi Park on the show! She makes a lot of videos about North Korea and she’s probably the most famous North Korean defector Cherie actually sounds exactly the same as Yeonmi I noticed 🤔 I just wanted to add that now it’s much harder to escape from NK cause the leader have tighten the border and now the guards HAVE to shoot whenever they see someone no matter what, it’s so sad and annoying how no one is able to help them😓 There’s actually was a NK defector who was living in SK and she was on tv and stuff, and she actually was kidnapped back to Korea and had to make a video of her saying basically that she regrets it and wants to be in NK or something, Grazy Tv made a video about her, everyone should check it out!
@Mochistrying Рік тому
this ^^^^^^
@petalchild Рік тому
Nah she's a grifter
@catoniner Рік тому
she’s a huge grifter and has been caught fabricating details
@authorofone Рік тому
Nah lmao, she’s a grifter whose story has changed basically every time it’s been asked about. She turned being from North Korea into a money printer for the Far Right
@imawesomepersonDERP 11 місяців тому
@@petalchild yeah I liked Yeonmi for awhile until she started her whole right wing grift bullshit
@JohnSmith-kf1fc Рік тому
Thank you for making these videos Anthony. I wish i had the chance to meet those people, they are such heros!
@SOFTCOCOGIRL 2 роки тому
It still breaks my heart to know how horrible their circumstances are😭 And we can’t do nothing about it😭
@ceoofswag6348 2 роки тому
@Dog 🐕 not to get political, but I think that is a not too great decision. We learned this during the Korean War, (though it was because we got too close to China.) China could possibly declare a war. Pressure is a better decision, but would only create tension.
@notfunnycommenterithink2850 Рік тому
Cause we can't unless you want your home to be nuked exploded and telaported by china
@taylorgriffin9362 2 роки тому
Why did i click this knowing it would be better than an actual CNN interview
@warmmilk9480 2 роки тому
Well it would be weird if you clicked it knowing it wouldn't be. But yes, it is.
@10dvvks.d.r.tharun15 2 роки тому
It is in fact lol
@greekvampy3690 2 роки тому
CNN would never let her do the interview beuse it's own by multi billinars the corporation would center her of try sue her
@eliassanchez420wakenbake 2 роки тому
Literal dog shit is better than anything CNN lol
@stormi8914 2 роки тому
This has made me feel very bad about my past actions. I used to be extremely picky, and mean, and such a brat. Over the years I’ve changed drastically but this has opened a whole new door of gratitude, I am so grateful for the things I have ❤️
@ashrunsaway1134 Рік тому
Wow this was a real eye opener for me, thank you for making this video!
@vishalp7563 2 роки тому
Although, they’re pretty sure that they’re going to be pretty safe wherever they’re right now, it stills bothers me to think that there is a possibility where they could get hurt regardless and that’s fucked up
@casandra0 2 роки тому
I remember in a video Yeonmi Park, also a NK defector, said she went to speak at the UN and they sat her next to the North Korea diplomats.
@haechansbowlredhair3045 2 роки тому
@@casandra0 what’s the videos name ?
@casandra0 2 роки тому
@@haechansbowlredhair3045 I believe it's her interview with Joe Rogan. It's a good watch.
@TA-sc4pm 2 роки тому
@@casandra0 That is correct
@samaraisnt Рік тому
Not them but their families. Punishments there are familial, your children and parents are imprisoned, so for these girls it would be their grandparents, parents and siblings if they weren't already dead. :/
@return3168 2 роки тому
I admire them so much. I can’t possible imagine the amount of courage it takes to do what they’ve done.
@yonixrubio803 2 роки тому
@@dhruvavikas1632 shut up, troll
@Danimane 2 роки тому
@@dhruvavikas1632 hey i know this might seem like a good edgy joke to you since you are a kid but not the right place to do that
@dhruvavikas1632 2 роки тому
@@Danimane ugh what are you a furry what is the profile pic i cant take you seriously
@Danimane 2 роки тому
@@dhruvavikas1632 Its actually fan art of a game character!! i think its pretty cute but honestly in a couple years youll look back at these jokes and cringe trust me dude been where you are
@Danimane 2 роки тому
@@dhruvavikas1632 Surely there is a better use of your time you could always read a book play a new game talk with friends this just aint it
@mariahchill9601 2 роки тому
Thank you for the video please do more!
@wandamartin6998 Рік тому
Absolutely incredible interview... I will be watching this many many times... 2 of the most amazing people. I will always be a dream of mine to meet these people. Once again, just incredible
@emperorchaos2583 2 роки тому
Lets take a moment of appreciation for Anthony for being incredibly understanding. I honestly love how he never judges anyone and doesn't force people to answer questions they aren't comfortable with.
@malloryhowarth9905 2 роки тому
Anthony is one of the best people in the world!!! Haha
@grifidj1063 2 роки тому
Imagine the shell shock they go through going from one of the most isolated and anti-modernist countries in the world to going to places like South Korea or Japan. It’s like going into a time machine and traveling 50 years into the future. God bless them in their bravery though.
@thespankmyfrank 2 роки тому
That's sort of what I've heard defectors say before, that they thought the big cities like Seoul was full of stars or from a dream. Since electricity is so scarce in North Korea, getting to a big city completely lit up must be mind boggling.
@marxistlynchist 2 роки тому
a lot of defectors are not welcomed into society by South Koreans and their re-education process is often brutal - i feel so sorry for them
@rachaelmends3582 2 роки тому
@@marxistlynchist wait really?? That’s so interesting bc politically SK grants them automatic citizenship
@superrowan2504 Рік тому
This is so interesting thank you for sharing this
@Brothereuuh 2 роки тому
1:29 Dude he's about to cry- 😭 - Anthony is literally an amazing person.
@BaileyBlurbs 2 роки тому
I’ve watched so many NK documentaries and read books and I could not believe this was happening. The fact that a 10 year old has to come to terms with their own suicide is insane. I couldn’t even imagine
@i_live_under_a_bridge3454 2 роки тому
That bird cage metaphor was depressingly beautiful in how true it was.
@brandenburghor768 11 місяців тому
Omgg Lucy is really well spoken, love her accent!
@xXdreamer4alwaysXx 8 місяців тому
This all lines up so much with the book I’m reading. It’s called “The Girl with Seven Names: Escape from North Korea” by Hyeonseo Lee. Definitely a good read and very eye opening!
@xXdreamer4alwaysXx 8 місяців тому
Meant to add that she is the woman who did a TED Talk on escaping.
@YourCrazyOverlord 2 роки тому
Anthony has truly become so good at choosing his words and actions to respect his guests and their experiences, while getting to the heart of their struggles very effectively. This series is really quite impressive.
@effierivera9551 2 роки тому
My heart is so full for these women. They risked everything for their freedom. I’ve read a lot about North Korea, and this has opened my eyes even more. I nearly cried.
@binx414 2 роки тому
Same 🥺
@piinkluvrr Рік тому
Very insightful content. Thanks Anthony
@glasswareround5415 Рік тому
The best thing about Anthony interviews is that he simply listens and resonates doesn't butt in at all
@rockyember 2 роки тому
learning about life in north korea is so interesting and crazy, especially when you’re like me and have lived in america your whole life
@sora-a 2 роки тому
or.. any other country besides america..
@maxinemm1607 2 роки тому
As a mom I can’t even imagine being in a situation that the better choice would be to end my children’s life’s that being caught, or that I would feel the need to escape so bad and potentially have to make that decision. My eyes have been open and my heart is now breaking
@dwagon6273 Рік тому
Bro I love your interviews. Such fucking amazing content thank you
@lai5461 2 роки тому
This is incredible these woman are so amazing and so brave to share there story.
@braincabbage 2 роки тому
I'm German and my grandma always told me stories about the war, and this reminds me a lot of that. North Korea is literally like wartime Germany, except no one's saving them / defeating their dictator.
@HexenkoeniginVonAngmar 10 місяців тому
Yeah it's uncanny.
@eden-kun5716 8 місяців тому
It's surreal to me that the most powerful countries aren't even trying to do anything
@nomoretwitterhandles 6 місяців тому
Well, the reason anyone even fought Germany was because Germany was the one getting into fights. North Korea is keeping to itself, and as such, other countries have no right to invade and colonize it. The only reason the US even got involved in WWII is because Japan directly attacked an American harbor (Pearl Harbor) and it was counted as a declaration of war. In fact, the US did put a big focus on invading Japan and putting a stop to their terrorism, hence the catastrophic atomic bombs. While we did send some help to Europe, it was not until the US was directly pressured by the rest of the world that we even GOT involved with the war. Point is, unless North Korea actually starts a war with any Western country, they are likely going to remain untouched. That's why I believe NK hasn't actually done anything yet with their nukes and weapons. They want to create enough fear to keep other countries from doing anything all while sitting quietly and keeping their own country under control. I'm pretty sure NK's leaders know fully well they'd be destroyed if they tried to fight a war.
@arealisticbeautystandard8920 2 роки тому
I like how he put (who escaped) as if he just hoped on a call with people still there
@andiehernandez1995 Рік тому
As somebody that fled a tyranny, this video made me cry.
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