Shocking Facts About North Korea's First Lady - Defector Explains

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  • @krempel_und_klumpad
    @krempel_und_klumpad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19692

    being the only fat kid in class is hard. but imagine being the only fat kid in the whole country...

    • @hj9787
      @hj9787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +438

      Lmao noooo😂😂🤣

    • @psychichanajima1405
      @psychichanajima1405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      😂😂😂

    • @Joejoyoyoyo
      @Joejoyoyoyo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +660

      That’s the beauty standard for men though bc it shows he is rich

    • @nonie007
      @nonie007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      LOL....🤣🤣🤣

    • @babaralveena
      @babaralveena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +400

      It shows your well fed amongst a bunch of impoverished folks

  • @andivest1504
    @andivest1504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7386

    Imagine being that beautiful with so much potential and you have to marry a pinto bean that kills all your friends

    • @nyangatagaming903
      @nyangatagaming903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      I don't think she had much choice.

    • @andivest1504
      @andivest1504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +522

      @@nyangatagaming903 that’s my entire point

    • @idiotsandwich100
      @idiotsandwich100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +342

      That "pinto bean" sent me😂😂

    • @thunderbraun1569
      @thunderbraun1569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      pfff a PINTO BEAN hahaha i am crying

    • @IAMICONIC_83
      @IAMICONIC_83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      The woman doing this channel looks 100 times better then his wife

  • @tata-xz3qb
    @tata-xz3qb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1981

    Kim gives me a very “spoiled ugly child that needs to have everything his way or else he throws a tantrum” vibe.

    • @mtazarbal9067
      @mtazarbal9067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      He is literally that, not just a vibe.

    • @ariesrobdiamond1794
      @ariesrobdiamond1794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I feel like if he falls on the ground or floor,he is gonna bump like a ball.

    • @davidkonevky7372
      @davidkonevky7372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Imagine that, but on steroids

    • @CarpeCupcake
      @CarpeCupcake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      There's an episode of the Twilight Zone like this: a bratty kid gets scary powers, and he can literally kill people, so everyone around him has to cater to his whims. It's one of the setups in the 1980s movie, too. And Psycho Lardass Kim is the real-life demonstration.

    • @brandenziegler171
      @brandenziegler171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Korean Eric Cartman

  • @coreysteeegs8255
    @coreysteeegs8255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +586

    He's the only person in NK that has enough food to get fat.

    • @Steven-rb7dw
      @Steven-rb7dw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i dont agree more .

    • @bcmteacher
      @bcmteacher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Apparently, despite many people starving, many women able to get plastic surgery. It's better to look good than to feel good I guess.

    • @moonchild650
      @moonchild650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That will be his downfall. Karma is a b*tch.

    • @riri1366
      @riri1366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bcmteacher Where'd ya get the info. Genuinely curious

    • @bcmteacher
      @bcmteacher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@riri1366 Well... My cousin and I lived in the Republic of Korea for quite some time; my father was a servicemen stationed mostly in Busan and I've had relationships with Korean and Korean-American women; my cousin was married and had children with a Korean Woman. I came to this conclusion through personal observations. Plastic surgery seems a lot more common for men and women on the peninsula compared with countries like Japan. One of my coworkers did a class activity of Korean stars before-and-after plastic surgery pictures. Seems popular with vloggers from the area as well. My ex girlfriend along with vloggers I've seen underwent a procedure on their eyelids. Looks unnatural to me. It's a shame because most Korean women are natually beautiful.
      I thought it would be more common in American women.

  • @lanea397
    @lanea397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6247

    It’s so hard to reconcile that a place like North Korea exists this day in age.

    • @xXPanfy004013Xx
      @xXPanfy004013Xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Strange cruel world outside the western bubble.

    • @xXPanfy004013Xx
      @xXPanfy004013Xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @FascinationFantasy_ LOL ya I guess that works too. Don't they call it the hermit nation?

    • @jaydeline500
      @jaydeline500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi

    • @nanaliu9732
      @nanaliu9732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Well, Amish people still exist in the state. Just similar stuff.

    • @lanea397
      @lanea397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xXPanfy004013Xx I know!

  • @SoCalCaitlin14
    @SoCalCaitlin14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5094

    That is so damn disgusting that he kills all that knew her. Absolutely abhorrent

    • @oikawagf7288
      @oikawagf7288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      Ik it’s so cruel

    • @Anita_Backrub
      @Anita_Backrub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      He is a horrible human being.

    • @Bugsfuckingbunny
      @Bugsfuckingbunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      swerinG

    • @mikkiduf
      @mikkiduf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      And this lady calls him dear leader WTF

    • @nombusomngadi5110
      @nombusomngadi5110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

      @@mikkiduf it's probably something they grow up with, it is a dictatorship, they are essentially abused and manipulated from the day they're born, being born to people who have been abused and manipulated for generations

  • @DCTravelerExperience
    @DCTravelerExperience 2 ปีที่แล้ว +673

    Funny she still calls him “dear leader”
    The conditioning is deep!

    • @KaiBrunk125
      @KaiBrunk125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @Steph2020 Jane I agree. I think its for the same reason the term "Fuhrer" is still used when referencing Hitler sometimes.

    • @michaelplunkett8059
      @michaelplunkett8059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I thought his Dad was Dear Leader?
      Too lazy for own title.

    • @NeilSebastian
      @NeilSebastian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You think North Koreans call their leader in English? Lol

    • @mpforeverunlimited
      @mpforeverunlimited 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@michaelplunkett8059 its a title like president or king. Every president is "Mr President"

    • @melonie_peppers
      @melonie_peppers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@KaiBrunk125 Exactly. It's not affectionate but just a reference

  • @audreysark4061
    @audreysark4061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    That unfortunate woman! It's like her beauty and talent were a curse. Thank you for making this video.

    • @star.cat.
      @star.cat. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She isn’t beautiful? 🤔

    • @victoriadoan4424
      @victoriadoan4424 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@star.cat.well she said that it’s by North Korean standards. Every country has different beauty standards

  • @slightlystressedblueberry7714
    @slightlystressedblueberry7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3967

    Wow, imagine being killed simply because of a girl you knew in school or had a crush on married someone...

    • @candy-crush
      @candy-crush 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      That's insanee

    • @philosoftfurkitusjunkyard2462
      @philosoftfurkitusjunkyard2462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      4:38
      Are you sure they didn't just die broken hearted for not being the chosen one?
      Was it by taking Un's gun to the face?
      Either way I understand the tears

    • @whitealliance9540
      @whitealliance9540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@candy-crush sacrifice must be made. I guess you forgot obama when his highschool friends said he was "gey"... Where are they? Exactly. They are in the ground and it was on the news. So now what do you have to say you jerk? Shut your mouth.

    • @toyintoy
      @toyintoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@whitealliance9540 hey troll

    • @ellaarmstrong216
      @ellaarmstrong216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@whitealliance9540 Lmao that was such a cringe reply

  • @shigdaddy69
    @shigdaddy69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2237

    There's a special place in hell for the "dear leader".

    • @graguitar6493
      @graguitar6493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sadly there isnt.

    • @Zdravstvujte
      @Zdravstvujte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      His not gonna wait in a queue for hell that's for sure, he deserved priority boarding.

    • @Zdravstvujte
      @Zdravstvujte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Derek Jackson I get it, this days is hard to believe anybody ;)!

    • @Zdravstvujte
      @Zdravstvujte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Derek Jackson Ok, fair enough. But if in China executions are "normal" thing why should be any different in NK.

    • @bre6992
      @bre6992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Right next to Hitler

  • @BairMendoza
    @BairMendoza 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I really appreciate Yeonmi SO much. Her speaking out like this is incredibly brave, and I can only imagine how much courage it takes because she’s not only been in her self in the line of fire with the people she loves.

  • @dmcl9847
    @dmcl9847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    She said “ imagine God needing to be married to a woman”, lol. 😂

    • @SirThreepio
      @SirThreepio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This God apparently has a dick needing constant attention and comfort

  • @nicolaharris461
    @nicolaharris461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4133

    Him killing her friends is an extreme version of what any abuser would do to their partner - isolate them from their other loved ones, so that the victim only has their abuser left to rely on for social/ emotional fulfillment.

    • @LadyOaksNZ
      @LadyOaksNZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      This madman must be kin to markle

    • @aldonamijalska2554
      @aldonamijalska2554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@LadyOaksNZ When Meghan named her daughter, "Lilibet', stealing the Queen's personal nickname... 😑🙄 That was really the last straw on her narcissistic actions.

    • @sjin9297
      @sjin9297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      @@aldonamijalska2554 @LadyOaks NZ what the fuck does meghan have to do with this she really lives in ur mind rent free 😭😭😭 like damn obsession much no normal person would even THINK abt her w this context get help 🤚

    • @sjin9297
      @sjin9297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@LadyOaksNZ u are literally obsessed grow up and worry about urself tf

    • @bozotheclown935
      @bozotheclown935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Define "Fulfilment"?

  • @sadismydad6466
    @sadismydad6466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2543

    Them killing the 12 women was absolutely so upsetting I’m heart broken for them

    • @FranWi
      @FranWi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

      Imagine being "picked" by the leader, and knowing he murdered all your friends.

    • @mrdinx
      @mrdinx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Probably murdered all her coworkers attached to the band’s production as well as her friends, boyfriends, old school teachers, family friends, everyone who knew her at any time on her life.

    • @pri.sci.lla.
      @pri.sci.lla. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      11 she is the 12th

    • @ridingtheroad185
      @ridingtheroad185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Imagine being named as one of the guys who might have ever looked at her and being murdered!! OMG! She said many wealthy young men have disappeared who might have looked at her at any point.

    • @elsajones6325
      @elsajones6325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      This is what the democrat party is heading to, slowly but surely and dragging the population toward the same fate. They just don't know it yet

  • @Melakii_1
    @Melakii_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Imagine his friends in switzerland when he was there when they found out who he was

  • @bobroberson9286
    @bobroberson9286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I can't see anyone living in North Korea having a
    "perfectly normal life", they've never lived one or know what one is like.

  • @superblasted7337
    @superblasted7337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1450

    Off topic, but her skin is so pretty and clear, she is glowing! She is beautiful!

    • @Jessie-lx5xc
      @Jessie-lx5xc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I know I'm so jealous I want her skin care routine

    • @cicibelarus1916
      @cicibelarus1916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      I only buy korean skin care. Koreans are some of the most gorgeous people on earth, so i wanted in on it 🤣
      Korean skin care has made a drastic difference in my skin. Peaches & Lily glass skin serum, Belif aqua bomb, dewy tree miracle pore serum are 3 must haves.

    • @ot7btsarmyforever623
      @ot7btsarmyforever623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@cicibelarus1916 where can I get Korean skin care products

    • @Jessie-lx5xc
      @Jessie-lx5xc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cicibelarus1916 thank you!!

    • @parrisss
      @parrisss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ot7btsarmyforever623 go on shein.com and get skin products from its says from China but most stuff like dove and nivea and native things are from korea

  • @MillaExplores
    @MillaExplores 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3045

    This is just horrific, image being forced to marry someone who gets all your friends murdered 😞

    • @yoooyoyooo
      @yoooyoyooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      It's true love he wants all her affection just for him. Imagine her running around giving her affection to various people. This way she doesn't have to worry about it, so she can only love him.

    • @emikookime1849
      @emikookime1849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      @@yoooyoyooo That’s not love, that’s obsession. It’s basically a yandere from Japanese anime.

    • @yoooyoyooo
      @yoooyoyooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@emikookime1849 I was being sarcastic.

    • @wiamhaddani
      @wiamhaddani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@yoooyoyooo 37 people didnt get that. i didnt know is full of shaldons :)

    • @farzeenrose
      @farzeenrose 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yoooyoyooo lmao

  • @josi4251
    @josi4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Every time I watch these videos about life in NK, I find that I feel claustrophobic and immensely sad for the people there who suffer under this awful and abusive system. I'm sure that there are many people who feel that they are happy, but it has to be horribly hard.

    • @hed2410
      @hed2410 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are not happy.

    • @natalia3569
      @natalia3569 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So do i, i feel so sad for ppl in NK. And what make me more sad is that noone will help them. It is some kind of Utopia where is no way.

    • @josi4251
      @josi4251 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@natalia3569 It's not that no one will help them -- it's that no one can. The country is closed off to the world, and anyone who visits is restricted to certain areas and are always accompanied. We are powerless to offer any kind of help while they're in the country.

    • @natalia3569
      @natalia3569 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@josi4251 that's what i meant.

  • @jasonzellman8195
    @jasonzellman8195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for your courage in simply sharing this knowledge with me. Thank you so very much for sharing your personal feelings as well. Your humanity shines through with every sentence. I'm so grateful to have discovered you and your videos, and will try to share the knowledge you have shared with me with others.

  • @apostrophe.t
    @apostrophe.t 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3166

    This was so upsetting. Assassination of her friends and everyone who knew her? Her children may get assasinated? That is devastating. Thank you for speaking out, and be careful!

    • @blueblack3591
      @blueblack3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Disgusting truly

    • @carolinegallegos_
      @carolinegallegos_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      It’s straight up insane. All those poor people.

    • @zwiebelbaron5871
      @zwiebelbaron5871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Where’s the proof? Just because she says so?

    • @blueblack3591
      @blueblack3591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@zwiebelbaron5871 true

    • @cosmicalsims
      @cosmicalsims 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@zwiebelbaron5871 shes litrally borth korean ? I think we should take her word for it

  • @magical.tinkerbell
    @magical.tinkerbell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4554

    I feel hurt for you whenever you call that dictator “dear leader” he doesn’t deserve to be called anything but a horrible monster .

    • @kateapanovich5639
      @kateapanovich5639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

      I'm pretty sure she doing it sarcastically as an insult.

    • @DonTatari
      @DonTatari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

      @@kateapanovich5639 No, that's his title , like Mr.President . You have King , Queen , Prime Minister , they have dear lider, basically they are taught his grand dad was a GOD so as his father and he is like a Jesus son of god , it's really hard to imagine how brainwash North Koreans are since birth. I only found her channel recently but i'm horribly horribly shock by Her story and I am sorry that she has to live with the awareness of what is happening in her country and that so little can be done with the oppressors without harming ordinary hungry citizens.

    • @ninjaschlawinja1149
      @ninjaschlawinja1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@kateapanovich5639 yet it's very much confusing how often she repeats it... I've had the same thoughts as Esraa.

    • @kalathmipathiraja6292
      @kalathmipathiraja6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +361

      I think it’s cuz that’s the only way she’s ever addressed him, it’s hard to break habits

    • @kayaswann4805
      @kayaswann4805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Its what she knows

  • @DandyBeingTandi
    @DandyBeingTandi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really loved your book Yeonmi, and I'm so happy to have found this channel! 🎉🎉

  • @victorial377
    @victorial377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great book yeonmi. Finished it in one day and was really weeping. Bravo to your inspiration and bravery. Wish I could give u a hug.

  • @preranapradeep3963
    @preranapradeep3963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1700

    I don't understand how we are sleeping on this. He's executing people, letting millions to die of starvation, no exposure to real life and for god's sake no LIGHTS??? How is this not cruelty against humanity?

    • @tallaganda83
      @tallaganda83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      It’s because of China. It’s powerful authoritarian ally. To oust him would take China’s cooperation, Xi Jinping is becoming more like Kim by the day.

    • @jumpvelocity3953
      @jumpvelocity3953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@tallaganda83 stopping both the CCP and Kim Jong Un would be hard...

    • @nicolethegoose2041
      @nicolethegoose2041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jumpvelocity3953 that’s why it’s almost impossible.

    • @yassinazarkan4207
      @yassinazarkan4207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Major military attacks would have to happen with many casualties and possibly north korea will send nukes. I'm sorry but this is not a problem that can be solved quickly. Also most of the country is brainwashed so they won't cooperate if the country gets liberated.

    • @rebeccam.7249
      @rebeccam.7249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what are we foreign supposed to do we are not from north korea so we don't have to mind their country issue especially when where not from that country.

  • @kiens8136
    @kiens8136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +883

    i just can't imagine how lonely this first lady is . She just has no right to have the past :"(

    • @iKillChineseCats
      @iKillChineseCats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Alexandra Bălinișteanu I think a lot of people would rather die than make so many other people die just for the fact of knowing them. And for what? What kind of life does she have with such a husband? She had a choice. There's always a choice. It's just a really hard one, but the fact that you don't like it doesn't mean you don't have a choice. I think deep down inside she knows she made the wrong one. She probably still suffers all these years, so it didn't make any sense to sacrifice so many innocent lives for it. At least all those people would be alive and their families and friends wouldn't suffer such a loss.

    • @kiens8136
      @kiens8136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I think we are no one to judge her, her life or her choice .... Maybe they scared her by her family's life ?? Maybe she didn't even know that all of her friends had to die ?? I don't know if we have any right to judge wether she is selfish or she is happy with her life as first lady.... We don't know the whole story :")

    • @starrystarrysmile7802
      @starrystarrysmile7802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kiens8136 I don't want to sound rude but in the replies nobody said that his wife is a bad person or critisised her.
      All they did was discussing her decision and how much it affected her and the people around her.

    • @kiens8136
      @kiens8136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@starrystarrysmile7802 I didn't mean that they are generalizing her neither ... But that decision had alr made... And we don't know what really happened... In communist society, we can't really say anything about choices and stuffs :"(

    • @myst1049
      @myst1049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Did u listen to this interview the people are brainwashed im pretty sure shes happy that shes a GOD now

  • @khushibawania9564
    @khushibawania9564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey
    You go girl!
    You are so very brave, speaking about that hell place so openly and daringly needs more than just courage.
    May God bless you and keep you safe.

  • @johndigiallonardo3727
    @johndigiallonardo3727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    It amazes me that everyone knows the stories of this maniac, but no one does anything about it. Is it because he's not a threat like Hitler or Hussein? Seriously? Why is this guy still around?

    • @shobanana1
      @shobanana1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I thought he’s more of a threat because he had nukes and always threatened to use them. Which is why we can’t do anything

    • @user-md3wm7vu1f
      @user-md3wm7vu1f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Probably because invasion would be costly and china doesnt want a crisis on its border (or any potential for the country to ally itself with the west)

    • @darrenhenderson6921
      @darrenhenderson6921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@user-md3wm7vu1f this is probably it, or at least the main reason, China doesn't want a huge refugee crisis on thier doorstep, so they advocate for complacency to avoid such a economically disastrous situation.

    • @luxhome4886
      @luxhome4886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They have nothing the west wants… the fear of war is more profitable

    • @darrenhenderson6921
      @darrenhenderson6921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be profitable for us, I think we should invade them for practice.

  • @fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786
    @fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3044

    Young lady, you are so brave for defecting and publicly speaking out like this. I can't even begin to imagine how terrifying this all has been for you. I am proud of you for being strong enough to do these things.

    • @marcelamelo221
      @marcelamelo221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yes! 🥺

    • @vforvictory888
      @vforvictory888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Same, especially killing is as easy as eating a pie in NK.

    • @alanmcneill2407
      @alanmcneill2407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You are truly courageous, but it will require throngs of people like you to bring an end to such a non-human of our species. I hope someday we see a more humane person take him out and make the changes North Korea needs to make in order to be a part of the free world,. I doubt there has ever been a more shameful dictator in all of history, the people, the army, all need to rise up against him.

    • @vivizugc
      @vivizugc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alanmcneill2407 remmeber world war II?

    • @dope609
      @dope609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She's not afraid because internet access and all social media are not generally available in North Korea. Only some high-level officials are allowed to access the global internet. In most universities, a small number of strictly monitored computers are provided. Other citizens may get access only to the country's national intranet

  • @mat.t.5822
    @mat.t.5822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +644

    If you even think about, to be born in North Korea and then to make such a shift in your thinking and what has been once your believe system... That's simply amazing. She is more than brave.

    • @molnarrobert1893
      @molnarrobert1893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She can still be,or anyone at anytime.

    • @jam541
      @jam541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @That One she's only 27, she still has tons of time to do whatever she wants. I think being an activist is clearly her passion though.

    • @arpananepal2476
      @arpananepal2476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said!

    • @halfpiint
      @halfpiint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@evacope1718 Might be the key to her survival & happiness

  • @ThisDJ808
    @ThisDJ808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    those poor singers, that is crazy. Thank you for your insight, i have been binge watching your videos, great content, keep it up!

  • @mnhoss2100
    @mnhoss2100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Have a great day!

  • @duncanfirth
    @duncanfirth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1306

    That is horrifying they executed all people connected to her previous life just so they wouldn't talk.

    • @Larissa-sd8uk
      @Larissa-sd8uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      asdf it’s TH-cam comments not a university essay 😂

    • @Larissa-sd8uk
      @Larissa-sd8uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      asdf k the joke was funny for a bit but idk about now it’s being dragged out

    • @diverseinterests8317
      @diverseinterests8317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Whoaaaa.... Are you really a North Korean? Really? How are you even accessing TH-cam? Oh I see... You are one of those few elite who are blessed with access to the internet so that you can become his personal cyber army LMAO...

    • @katerinaliakou5549
      @katerinaliakou5549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @asdf It doesn't sound that shocking for North Korean standards though. Imagine if she had sex before Kim, or if she had a bad reputation among her circle, he wouldn't want those people to spread those rumours, would he? That maniac kills people for less important things than that.

    • @jackfavvv0280
      @jackfavvv0280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      People do already do that in prison. Not that shocking.

  • @IgoreandTorii
    @IgoreandTorii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1909

    I guarentee one day we will stop seeing her. She will disappear. She'll make one mistake and we won't even know what happened. And they will just replace her with another.

    • @carlyjanzen9903
      @carlyjanzen9903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      She has disappeared, no one has seen her for over nine months

    • @olivia87105
      @olivia87105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@carlyjanzen9903 oh no

    • @bebedelasugar7694
      @bebedelasugar7694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Maybe she's pregnant

    • @IgoreandTorii
      @IgoreandTorii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@bebedelasugar7694 that’s a big possibility, considering the last time she wasn’t seen for several months it was suspected it was because she was pregnant!

    • @olivia87105
      @olivia87105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@bebedelasugar7694 i hope she’s pregnant but chances are low

  • @mirandachristina3412
    @mirandachristina3412 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank You so much for sharing Yeonmi❤💎

  • @justandegeneffe8985
    @justandegeneffe8985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for sharing your story and your content. I saw your interview with Joe Rogan yesterday and I love what you’re doing for your people and Country. It’s an honor to have you in our country. We love you

  • @minicat3640
    @minicat3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +830

    I feel terrible for her. She is a prisoner.

    • @guessmyname6210
      @guessmyname6210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The whole country is. It's nothing but a gigantic prison camp run by that putrid thing.

    • @immealldayeveryday9425
      @immealldayeveryday9425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They are all slaves in their own country

  • @C3yl0
    @C3yl0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    People when she speaks about dear leader is referring to a way they think in terms of mindset. Is figurative not literally. She is just expressing on how she and others used and see this man in that regime.

    • @Livetoeat171
      @Livetoeat171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or, it might be the only way she can save her own life

  • @la-lacoy6730
    @la-lacoy6730 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you yeonmi for all that you have been, for all that you are and for the change you will bring your people ❤❤❤

  • @dot8605
    @dot8605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    A very unique insight into North korea by this courageous lady. We try to understand how this country works, but fail because everything is twisted beyond what we think is logical thinking and behavior. Thank you for explaining!

  • @MargieM10
    @MargieM10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +599

    I didn't even know he was married!

    • @garyzhang4306
      @garyzhang4306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Of course. He's practically a god there. He could have any North Korean girl as a cum dumpster.

    • @kayem3824
      @kayem3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@garyzhang4306 Don't forget that your own mother was married too.

    • @daddylevi1721
      @daddylevi1721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@kayem3824 what does that have to do with anything

    • @josuemc93
      @josuemc93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right?

    • @petramolnar3822
      @petramolnar3822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has kids too

  • @SS-vk3yo
    @SS-vk3yo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1442

    Reminds me of Hitler in a way... Only difference is that he's hurting his own people.

  • @irmawhite347
    @irmawhite347 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed that so much, thank you❤

  • @GamersOver30
    @GamersOver30 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm loving this channel

  • @Urza.
    @Urza. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +851

    I’m horrified that she must produce children for him with a false smile on her face.

    • @eloise_rn9636
      @eloise_rn9636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Imagine the lives of the children that they will have in the future i also feel like if she tried to leave she would be killed or worse

    • @lilysbox2139
      @lilysbox2139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      it's kinda different for them tho.. because they grow up in a place where they adore him.. she prolly think it is her best life.. idk

    • @Urza.
      @Urza. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@lilysbox2139 I mean, they’re kind of indoctrinated against their will

    • @Zdravstvujte
      @Zdravstvujte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      In psychology is well known fact that most victims fall in love with the abuser and in this case abuser is most powerful man in the Country, so it's much "easier" for her to except her "role".
      I don't won't to sound racist but I noticed personally that people from far East are different, it's a different culture, different mentality, almost another world compared to North America and Europe, that's from my personal experience. I'm sure that they have the same impression about "us".

    • @DesertDweller74
      @DesertDweller74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Urza. Sort of like American schools...?

  • @petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279
    @petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +663

    You don't have to call him "dear leader." He doesn't deserve it.

    • @frodo322
      @frodo322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      She’s using it as a title, not because she means it.

    • @smexyphysics
      @smexyphysics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@frodo322 He doesn't deserve that either...

    • @ayekami
      @ayekami 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He ain’t no leader lol he is my toilet boy

    • @abbymaliski5440
      @abbymaliski5440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I feel like she’s saying it sarcastically like “DeAr LeAdEr”

    • @yuyulliz
      @yuyulliz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      She also grew up in North Korea, she was conditioned and taught literary brain washed to refer to him that way. So after years and years since she was a young girl she probably called him that which is hard to change or might come out once in a while now. I don’t think she means it either.

  • @carmaela2689
    @carmaela2689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep doing what you are doing. So important. I admire your bravery so much.

  • @JB43186
    @JB43186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this enlightening video.

  • @emily26105
    @emily26105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Oml I didn’t know Kim Jong Un is 36 he looks like 50 lmao

    • @squeallymaniac
      @squeallymaniac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right, I'm surprised lmao

    • @suwingonizone
      @suwingonizone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's 36???

    • @Kim_Jong_Un_2023
      @Kim_Jong_Un_2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keep laughing

    • @fiedelmina
      @fiedelmina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      or like 5..

    • @KimSeokjin-hx1zo
      @KimSeokjin-hx1zo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Kim_Jong_Un_2023 LMAOOO, i mean- **coughs
      You are handsome "dear leader"

  • @btapann
    @btapann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +973

    I truly wonder how she feels knowing that all her former band members were executed just for simply knowing her! We will never know how much she carries on her shoulders but can never ever express, it is so heartbreaking! 😔

    • @SirThreepio
      @SirThreepio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Even if she "feels" something - she doesn't.

    • @priskruger314
      @priskruger314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@SirThreepio why would she not feel. She can't express or she will end up dead but we can't know how much or what she feels.

    • @timroscoe4519
      @timroscoe4519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Is it possible that she doesn't even know?

    • @COZMICTOM
      @COZMICTOM ปีที่แล้ว

      JUST THINK SHE IS ON BORROWED TIME ..HE GETS TIRED OF HIS PLAY MATE SHE'LL DISAPPEAR OR FED TO THE DOGS LIKE HE DID HIS UNCLE..HIS NICK NAME HERE WAS ROCKET MAN..I WOULD PUT HIM ON A ROCK ..NEXT STOP 10 MILES STRAIGHT UP..OVER THE OCEAN..OR FED TO DOGS LIKE THAT GUY ON GAME OF THRONES

    • @Peppered_Spores
      @Peppered_Spores ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timroscoe4519 Dang there's soooo many of you fake North Korean accounts it's pathetic lmao.

  • @kingaistnurmeinname3909
    @kingaistnurmeinname3909 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so impressed by your Story!!! Best wishes for you Girl❤️

  • @jary9389
    @jary9389 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for bringing so much awareness to the people of North Korea. I can’t even find words for how inspirational I find your story and journey. You deserve so much happiness ❤️

  • @amandagee6521
    @amandagee6521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1582

    This channel is so underrated. She clearly deserves more than 362K subscribers. Please be careful. You are fearlessly educating the world, but you are putting your life on the line at the same time. May God keep you safe, Yeonmi! ❤

    • @hermisimon6695
      @hermisimon6695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      This went through my mind too, she needs to be careful

    • @graguitar6493
      @graguitar6493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lmfao. God keep you safe. This shit cracks me up

    • @mattrussillo4587
      @mattrussillo4587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@graguitar6493
      You're brain-dead!

    • @graguitar6493
      @graguitar6493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mattrussillo4587 you're brainwashed dead

    • @lil-al
      @lil-al 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean, he keeps all the North Korean people safe, doesn't he now...

  • @powersv2
    @powersv2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1520

    He executed people from her social life and friends to better isolate her from support, and remove accessible weakpoints to exploit. Its an anti-social narcissist abuser move. He can then manipulate the narrative around her and craft whatever mythos is necessary for her.
    It would be interesting to learn about the status and value of women in North Korean society. It seems that it is patriarchal and women fill a chattel or “possession” role. Do they have many choices? Do families arrange marriages? Is there any dating culture? Everything seems survival based due to lack of food/resources.

    • @dovelove8986
      @dovelove8986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      American women are very different that this

    • @user-es8ho9qs5l
      @user-es8ho9qs5l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      There’s a woman on TH-cam named Karine Alourde and she does videos covering femininity around the world. She has a video on North Korean women based on what information she could get ahold of. I suggest looking the TH-camr up

    • @beastfromthemiddleeast6369
      @beastfromthemiddleeast6369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-es8ho9qs5l Nah, fuck that chick.

    • @beastfromthemiddleeast6369
      @beastfromthemiddleeast6369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @james harm no, it's dictatorship calling itself a communist dictatorship.

    • @TaraGruette
      @TaraGruette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Look up her other videos. She talks about it all.

  • @ItsVarezen
    @ItsVarezen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making it out, thank you for learning English so beautifully well and thank you for telling us all what horrible things go on there. Thank you for risking it all.

  • @maureenwilson6031
    @maureenwilson6031 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are very brave. Thank you for your informative video. Please stay safe.

  • @jeaniechowdhury6739
    @jeaniechowdhury6739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    People- she was taught to call him that from day one - she is either saying it out of habit or to be sarcastic.

    • @chinaexpat1827
      @chinaexpat1827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      ANYONE KNOCKING HER FOR THAT IS TRULY A MORON

    • @amberarmstrong8174
      @amberarmstrong8174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I see her sarcasm capturing what they refer to him as

    • @noodle8674
      @noodle8674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or she's just using his title...a title he's unworthy of, but it's still his title

  • @CL-yt8kc
    @CL-yt8kc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +610

    It would have been easier to understand the way he rules the country if he never left NK and never knew what free world looks like. But he did leave for school and got education from the normal world but all of that didn’t affect his view of the world, and how could he thinks this is an ok way to rule a country.

    • @BrettBtv
      @BrettBtv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @Kibbles N bits No, I'd say psychopath. Sociopaths are made. I don't even think his father was as apathetic as him. I truly feel bad for those people. Those concentration camps have been there since World War 2.

    • @elsajones6325
      @elsajones6325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Kibbles N bits they are programmed early, just like in Hollywood

    • @thatoneduck1331
      @thatoneduck1331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He wants total control and power :/

    • @GenerationNextNextNext
      @GenerationNextNextNext 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      You have to also remember that while he is the supreme ruler, there are people around him who assist in keeping the regime alive. People around him, who have been around longer, give suggestions and assist in keeping the ruler a "god" because it keeps them in power as well. Those people give their suggestions as well.

    • @gilbertreeves2084
      @gilbertreeves2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GenerationNextNextNext Yes and the people around him are all military advisers.

  • @MsRoielyn
    @MsRoielyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining this process.

  • @arianaandromeda
    @arianaandromeda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @willowXtreeX
    @willowXtreeX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1065

    ..i was not expecting him to murder her friends when this vid started...just...wow :(

    • @AFRMTY
      @AFRMTY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Willow Earth it has logic, the alternative is what we have experienced with Megan Markle where father, family, ex’s just selling and talking lies to reporters looking for dirt and 10 mins of fame

    • @missmiss3284
      @missmiss3284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@AFRMTY you must be new to north korea..

    • @roberthahanicetoseekeiser4422
      @roberthahanicetoseekeiser4422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello @@missmiss3284

    • @kayem3824
      @kayem3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course, as a seemingly very ordinary person, this young woman could not have been in a position to know the things she is claims.

    • @miaava2456
      @miaava2456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AFRMTY lmao her family were telling the truth the whole time...

  • @sarahvilmer2159
    @sarahvilmer2159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Literally broke my heart they killed those girls😭there’s no way she was okay with that

    • @mich9785
      @mich9785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      She kinda has to be okay? I mean if Kim finds out that she has negative feelings towards this (not that he cares) she might be the next one who gets killed...

    • @rebeccaspratling2865
      @rebeccaspratling2865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mich9785 exactly. It's like Stockholm syndrome. 😔

    • @KurosakiLuvar01
      @KurosakiLuvar01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She’s a bitch and he’s a bitch. They deserve the worse kind of beating and death.

  • @kimmymarky9538
    @kimmymarky9538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos! Your a true hero. People are going to get jealous and try to bring you down but I think you been through things they couldn’t even rap there head around or imagine. Stay strong! Also off topic can you please please do a makeup tutorial? Your makeup and skin is flawless

  • @ilovejesuschrist621
    @ilovejesuschrist621 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your book is awesome!!!!

  • @brajan_art
    @brajan_art 3 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    I can’t imagine innocent people being killed simply because randomly met someone at school.

  • @KM-nj3cm
    @KM-nj3cm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +582

    I'm really hoping North Korea becomes open and free within my life time. Those people will be in for quite a shock.

    • @test0072
      @test0072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Won’t happen this goes WAYY deeper than you imagine probably in the next 200 years

    • @kimatyakido2491
      @kimatyakido2491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      K M This girl is a big hoax. She really doesn’t know what North Korea is about. The US government is paying this girl to distract Americans from the real issues that Americans should be concerned about.

    • @bobgriffith1810
      @bobgriffith1810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      K M
      PRC will never permit it,, war would come first,,

    • @surfermike2
      @surfermike2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bobgriffith1810 but a war or a revolution is not impossible... Nobody know if Kim Yung Un is still alive.

    • @Think-About-It
      @Think-About-It 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@kimatyakido2491 , the way you commented I think you're part of the North Korean propaganda army. It sounded like you have lived under a rock/North Korea all your life.

  • @yvettealford999
    @yvettealford999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Thank you for being brave & speaking out.

  • @Alex.8081
    @Alex.8081 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Yeonmi Park.

  • @dannyjacobs6734
    @dannyjacobs6734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    She keeps talking about how beautiful the "first lady" is. She needs to look in the mirror! This lady is absolutely beautiful!

    • @govpill2464
      @govpill2464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yes!!!! even I agree "glass skin an' all" LOL absolutely gorgeous
      including voice tone hair etc.

    • @sydbarrett4518
      @sydbarrett4518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yall boys calm down now,you know nothing about these fine asian woman ...

    • @jamesyoung76
      @jamesyoung76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know! I have a huge crush haha

    • @sydbarrett4518
      @sydbarrett4518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @doesn't matter She knows shes hot.Asian woman are not like American woman ,they dont flaunt it ,she is just more reserved and humble about it that's all.

    • @aimatepid6282
      @aimatepid6282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sydbarrett4518 reserved and humble , maybe ! Quite stylish though…….. I dare say most American women couldn’t even afford that low cut and revealing blouse let alone those earrings ! That’s not to say I disapprove. I admire her courage , intelligence and her cause, but let’s give American women credit as well !

  • @lizziandlewy8803
    @lizziandlewy8803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    He is not a 'Dear leader'. He's a monster!

    • @Lizzybear29
      @Lizzybear29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      I’m pretty sure that’s probably out of habit. NK citizens are forced to practically worship him.

    • @shikaruJet
      @shikaruJet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Yeah its brainwashing at its best

    • @lizziandlewy8803
      @lizziandlewy8803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      It's true brainwashing for sure. A habit that will be very hard for her to break! He is a monster though! ✌

    • @cataamonster
      @cataamonster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Imagine living your whole life saying that. You are brainwashed to celebrate the figure of the dictator. You cant say something bad or you get killed

    • @klimtkahlo
      @klimtkahlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was cringing at that!

  • @demonseren8558
    @demonseren8558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i always support you miss yeonmi park.so all people in world help n' support yeonmi park

  • @lavishwhisper6753
    @lavishwhisper6753 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hello! I’ve only recently caught on to these videos, so I apologize if this question has already been answered:
    As the host of this channel, do you ever feel worried for your safety and security? I realize you live in the U.S. now, but I still I think you are very courageous for speaking out! I appreciate your firsthand account of life in NK and your videos are very informative!
    Best wishes, from Canada!🇨🇦 👍

  • @darklemon7230
    @darklemon7230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +959

    This woman is taking big risks in saying all this in internet. She may get killed. Horrifying stories

    • @gilbertreeves2084
      @gilbertreeves2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Horrifying stories...Yes I cant believe what I`m hearing.Think Trump told
      Kim ding dong what will happen if he flies anything with a nuke.

    • @jenihatake771
      @jenihatake771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@gilbertreeves2084 lmfaooooooo “kim ding dong”. That’s great 😂😂😂

    • @Anonymous-ez8uc
      @Anonymous-ez8uc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @Brian Landers they're kidnapping and killing defectors. Like the other girl like her. She got comfortable in SK and after years,they got her last year!

    • @Anonymous-ez8uc
      @Anonymous-ez8uc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maomi1852 look it up.

    • @Adamten83
      @Adamten83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how horrible

  • @kennyshortcake999
    @kennyshortcake999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    North Korea is even worse than I originally thought, and I have read widely on the subject. Keonmi, you are a wonderful young woman and you are doing the North Korean people a remarkable service by exposing this truly evil regime. It would be so easy for you to fade into the background but I can tell how much you love your fellow countrymen and women. Why some idiotic people in the West still believe in socialism is an enigma I’ll never understand. Keonmi, you deserve every happiness this world has to offer. I’m sure the FBI are looking out for you and your family. America, like England, has many faults but I know you will have the opportunity to be truly happy and free there. You and your family deserve nothing less. 💝

    • @elaineharris2315
      @elaineharris2315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Silver Chopsticks North Korea is not a socialist country

    • @crispylith9558
      @crispylith9558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Socialism as an economical ideology /is not/ bad
      For example, France and Italy's healthcare system follow a socialist model and we have the 1st and 2nd best healthcare systems in the world (I'm also quite partial to it since I would have died to cancer if we followed a capitalistic healthcare model like the US)
      Disability checks and welfare programs? Minimun wages? That's all socialism and for some people it spells the difference between life and death

    • @2late4coffee
      @2late4coffee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do not generalise socialism, there is also democratic socialism that can be better than this shit systems.

    • @2late4coffee
      @2late4coffee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vanillabean7832 I agree with you

    • @GenerationNextNextNext
      @GenerationNextNextNext 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crispylith9558 USA's education system is a socialist construct, too. Free education for all isn't aligned with capitalist principles. Societies should be reasonable and balanced. Extremities create destruction.

  • @maumaka-ahikilauea6135
    @maumaka-ahikilauea6135 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her videos are amazing.

  • @714boba2003
    @714boba2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, Very informative!! Thank you, beautiful lady

  • @Lili-cc7pz
    @Lili-cc7pz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Imaging being an obedient citizen, minding your own business, working hard to attend a prestigious university, then get executed just because your band mate got married

  • @poot72
    @poot72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +972

    Still says her “Dear Leader”. Honey, you don’t have to do that anymore

    • @Magikalic
      @Magikalic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      It's his title, like how people say "the President" or "the Queen" or "the Pope."
      Like yeah it's fucked up, but it's a hard habit to break.

    • @poot72
      @poot72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      But “Dear”. Talk about to epitome of narcissism.

    • @kingwhispy
      @kingwhispy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@poot72 You think that's the epitome of narcissism? They made themselves gods.

    • @jeanninesbeans
      @jeanninesbeans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      It sounds like she could be saying "their leader" and it sounds to us like "dear leader" bc of her accent.

    • @bluewrenreilly129
      @bluewrenreilly129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I think she is being a little tongue in cheek actually. Just look at him he is a sicko and not a happy chappie?

  • @powherpuffable
    @powherpuffable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeonmi. I am thinking what so many other people on here are saying and thinking, I am so impressed with you. I am so proud of you even though I don’t know you. Thank you so much for sharing the truth and this very mysterious, dangerous, ridiculously sinister, selfish, horrific reality that you have watched and lived through. Keep doing what you’re doing, and I hope to meet you one day. You’re amazing. 💙AMAZING!.
    Support and hugs. - Rachel

  • @maihaiki888
    @maihaiki888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Imagine being forced to marry a ruthless dictator who killed your loved ones and not being able to do anything about it. We always see Kim Jong Un's wife smiling, but she is probably going through so much pain in the inside. May God help her and the people of North Korea.

  • @nonenone8118
    @nonenone8118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Thank you, Ms. Yeonmi Park, for speaking out. The world needs to know the truth! May you always be protected.

  • @thundabawlt8547
    @thundabawlt8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +390

    Wow. They executed all of her band mates just for knowing her.

    • @georgesauceda4315
      @georgesauceda4315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      😢 sad

    • @foruriiisonly
      @foruriiisonly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How does she know that happened ??

    • @riphaven
      @riphaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 can keep a secret if two are dead.

    • @jenniferbibi1972
      @jenniferbibi1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's fucked.

    • @beandal8493
      @beandal8493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Unwise- Wth..... o.O

  • @ashlieh
    @ashlieh ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for speaking out! We need more ppl to bring light to this dark part of the world.

  • @lynceewong1296
    @lynceewong1296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing yeonmi.

  • @JamesRolin
    @JamesRolin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +649

    Wait... are we not going to address this “pleasure squad” thing more!? 😮

    • @minttu5157
      @minttu5157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      She has another video dedicated to it, you should check it out

    • @philosoftfurkitusjunkyard2462
      @philosoftfurkitusjunkyard2462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Please be more clear
      It's Un's harem?

    • @williamkwong4071
      @williamkwong4071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      th-cam.com/video/u2cbHeBzFlM/w-d-xo.html

    • @maddieb.8514
      @maddieb.8514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I know right? I just did a quick Google search and there's a very short explanation on Wikipedia. It's exactly what it sounds like... Women who are there to sexually pleasure the "leaders, high ranking officials and even distinguished guests. "
      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippumjo#:~:text=The%20Kippumjo%20(translated%20variously%20as,of%20a%20sexual%20nature%2C%20and

    • @David-jd5lp
      @David-jd5lp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@maddieb.8514 no wonder why Trump loves North Korea.....

  • @annanajduch5201
    @annanajduch5201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    This woman must have been coerced to marry this leader. Poor sad person. All that talent and beauty waste.

    • @babaralveena
      @babaralveena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'm pretty sure she doesn't lament being married to him since he's the most powerful and wealthiest man in the country

    • @laurv6925
      @laurv6925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@babaralveena what’s the use of money and power if she has no means to use it or do anything about it

    • @mesquitetejas8328
      @mesquitetejas8328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laurv6925 pm l mn

    • @deendrew36
      @deendrew36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I am sure it was not her choice in any way, shape or form.

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@babaralveena WTH does that have to do with being HAPPY? His power is probably what would make this whole marriage miserable!

  • @halfpiint
    @halfpiint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for your informative video. It's one thing to read about NK's inhumane treatment of their people but to hear you speak of it makes it more personal. Again, thank you for your bravery. Sub-titles would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

  • @mollyjackson4476
    @mollyjackson4476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such a brilliant woman. Such an inspiration. Also, your English is amazing! I hope you are just as proud of yourself as everyone else is. I hope to be as brave and strong and independent as you one day. ❤️

  • @AmaraReyal
    @AmaraReyal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    4:35 tears

  • @IDKHonestly
    @IDKHonestly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    What a beautiful first lady, such a shame she has to be married to someone who thinks human life is insignificant. My heart breaks for her.

    • @juliestark-crumpler2678
      @juliestark-crumpler2678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How do we know she doesnt agree with what Kim is doing? She's probably his biggest cheerleader🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @IDKHonestly
      @IDKHonestly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@juliestark-crumpler2678 I don't think she would have escaped if she really felt that way.

    • @juliestark-crumpler2678
      @juliestark-crumpler2678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@IDKHonestly when did she escape..? 🤔

  • @spinner2291
    @spinner2291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @MatTheLesser
    @MatTheLesser 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this, this just verifies everything I watched about him because you actually lived there

  • @5thHouse
    @5thHouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Hearing her default to referring to him as "Dear Leader" is hard, knowing there is nothing "Dear" about him, and he sure as hell isn't a leader.

    • @theresakelly1915
      @theresakelly1915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It will take years to undo that kind of conditioning!

  • @IntuitiveOrigin
    @IntuitiveOrigin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    As the “dear leader’s” wife, she looks very happy but does she FEEL happy? And I can only imagine the extend of your traumatic brainwashed past every time you call him “dear leader”. You are a very strong and brave young lady.

    • @pheresy1367
      @pheresy1367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm guessing that along with great singing talent, she possesses top-notch acting skills as well.

    • @bks6000
      @bks6000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Dear" leader.

    • @tkatrich3
      @tkatrich3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She's probably getting fed lol.

  • @Anjali-s-santhosh
    @Anjali-s-santhosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this vedeo
    Really informative

  • @RikkuMaraschino
    @RikkuMaraschino 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It's absolutely shocking hearing just how little people's lives are taken into consideration in the world not even just in North Korea there's too many countries that rule like this and it's genuinely some of the worst depravity that goes unnoticed.

  • @alexwyman8380
    @alexwyman8380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Oh my god, I'm so glad I found your channel. I read your book a few years ago. It was harrowing. Your life story and your courage to share it with the world blows me away. I cannot put into words how much your book effected me

  • @Soulcommander
    @Soulcommander ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw you on Mark Levine. Glad to find out more about you. Thanks for speaking out. You are an inspiration.

  • @xiaalbertussouthafricasfut6262
    @xiaalbertussouthafricasfut6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With love from South Africa

  • @jaysheriffe6292
    @jaysheriffe6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    just gotta point out the way she says 6:55 "jesus" is probably the most adorable thing i've heard all week

    • @owentill
      @owentill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jeejus

    • @ashleyr1656
      @ashleyr1656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is cute about her saying jeejus?