People complaining about his english, come back complaining when you can speak fluent korean
@ingamesniperr4 жыл бұрын
Thats deep
@docholladay76384 жыл бұрын
His English is fantastic
@asvpxtati4 жыл бұрын
THIS!!!
@IslandBoy-nk7mv4 жыл бұрын
Well said...
@wendywu21994 жыл бұрын
Noikz GT agree! People here in Canada criticize that my words are too precise...I took it as a negative comment.and I said to him that English is my third language. Comment on my language when you can speak a fluent language other than your only language English which you live with for 48yr ...
@Supermesoawesom4 жыл бұрын
Man is sharing his life experience about escaping an oppressive government and all people can focus on is how well he speaks English
@simon71074 жыл бұрын
I think people are just fascinated given the fact how incredibly isolated North Korea is from the rest of the world and how isolated and unaware of the world around them North Koreans typically grow up. So it's just really weird to see a North Korean defector giving an interview in fluent English.
@EnergeticQuotes3 жыл бұрын
People are stupid that’s why. They aren’t smart enough to get the point. So negative and hateful. They are miserable people
@axela46063 жыл бұрын
Yeah but he should have done the interview in korean with subtitles thereby we could better understand his story
@anthonycombe60193 жыл бұрын
@Minimal z
@freddie7923 жыл бұрын
He was a diplomat, considered ok for me
@eleigh09205 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most informative interviews on North Korea I have ever heard. Fantastic piece
@sarbazabdalkarim70085 жыл бұрын
The excellent comment I have read. People should listen to get the information not criticizing him for the way he speaks in English, I am also not English native speaker and I make mistakes during talking or writing. Keep up the inspiring comments.
@aryaman42503 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you know.
@highfrequency82346 жыл бұрын
He's a lot more articulate than a lot of native speakers that I know.
@madartzgraphics20194 жыл бұрын
don't forget he's a former DPRK diplomat.
@kennethnugent82554 жыл бұрын
he speaks better english than any rapper i ever heard
@fritsdusois81084 жыл бұрын
@@kennethnugent8255 Marshall Mathers?
@abidhasan57214 жыл бұрын
Wow! You know!
@xencyp6528 Жыл бұрын
I agree.. the other ones are not so clear because of thick accent
@Gabriel-lm7jw6 жыл бұрын
This man is courageous, thoughtful, intelligent and intellectually honest. I wish more government officials around the world could be more like him.
@juliang78075 жыл бұрын
So do I.
@EdvardBolaasMusic4 жыл бұрын
you know.
@Pillau_Real4 жыл бұрын
Also has strong ideals and really cares about his home country. Meanwhile north Koreans treat people who starve and torture them as gods.
@willwalkforal4 жыл бұрын
It took him to quit being a government official ;)
@MyGenericYTC4 жыл бұрын
Thae Yong-ho should be next President of the Republic Of Korea (South).
@gokaren4205 жыл бұрын
Can't believe some commenters are complaining about the YOU KNOW in the conversation......focus on the importance of the information
@hauntedstory37914 жыл бұрын
Some people don't care about the information , they find out mistake
@andreweasternman87884 жыл бұрын
Weeeelll, uuuhhh, you know, are you uuuuuhhh sure that uuuuuhhh, you know, it isssss uuuuuhhh really uuuuh, you know, it is important to uuummm uuuhhh you know uuummm... bring that up?
@benpikulski52484 жыл бұрын
its not polite to say you know you ask questions because you dont know same as saying i know i know when you dont know
@simon71074 жыл бұрын
@@benpikulski5248 A lot of native speakers use "you know" as a sentence filler in the same way as "uhm" or "like". He is actually very eleborate in his speech for a non-native speaker with perfect grammar and a wide vocabulary, he just uses "you know" a lot because he needs a bit more time to string together sentences as English probably doesn't come as natural to him as his native tongue. He's definitely not inpolite as you suggested.....
@BoundInChains4 жыл бұрын
Juvenile mindset they all have.
@pagandeva20004 жыл бұрын
This is a brave man who expresses himself very well. And he articulates his story so many more can understand the problem with North Korea
@EmilyElizabethxox6 жыл бұрын
English isn't his first language, he probably says "you know" when he's trying to think of the correct words to say like saying "uhh". You guys are too critical.😂 This is a clear, facinating account of someone in direct contact with the upper government management and how they've made a deliberate effort to keep the dictatoral status quo.
@thechangingman37636 жыл бұрын
Emily Elizabeth agreed! He probably picked up the phrase “you know” in the uk because we say it a lot lol.
@harrypoosie30356 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m like brooooo stfuuu lol
@mrstrdknmabalz14126 жыл бұрын
hahaha. yeah.
@trishbaum63645 жыл бұрын
Right, People are very critical. I cant speak the language where hes from. Im horrible at it because i want to replace each word I say in a phrase. And Spanish switches the dilect around. Its too complicated.😂 im an over thinker and analyze it. Hes very strong and brave. I hope he stays safe.
@ianhenson7245 жыл бұрын
xx
@Grace_thaung6 жыл бұрын
HE speak well for the language that wasnt his native!
@moreshige6 жыл бұрын
That's because he was the former North Korean diplomat to the UK
@michaelsmithmj4 жыл бұрын
And YOU must fight for HONOR in Japan!
@NewRepublicMapper3 жыл бұрын
@@moreshige also he studied in Pyongyang University of Foreign Study
@Elena-mz7we3 жыл бұрын
He speakS))
@Moss_piglets2 жыл бұрын
Those who are wealthy or part of the Elite do learn English. High ranking officials are taught other languages too. How else can they communicate if they only speak Korean?
@cliffordsantillan60464 жыл бұрын
I was pretty surprised by his voice and accent. His English speaking accent and grammar is pretty good.
@dannywilliams35513 жыл бұрын
Yes very good 👍
@mufcsupporter13 жыл бұрын
It was his vocabulary that impressed me
@dsgrbrowne13 жыл бұрын
People need to protect this man. I hope he is still alive after what he said.
@andrewpark57573 жыл бұрын
He is alive and doing very well. He's a member of South Korean parliament now
@Joe-oq5kd5 жыл бұрын
More people are focusing on his "you knows" rather than his first hand opinions about the regime. It's really interesting to know the opinions of someone who was there. His English seems to be practically native level in terms of ability to communicate and understand.
@smoothandbold7 жыл бұрын
I do this is Portuguese, too...I unknowingly tack "sabe" or "you know" onto the end of phrases to gain a second to think of a word and loosen myself up. Remembering little bouncy verbal tics like that would help my fluency by keeping me grounded in the rhythms of speaking out loud, instead of getting lost in the conjugation tables in my head...but, sometimes I would fixate on just one of those phrases and it would start to sound weird. I feel you, Yong-ho. Your English on point, bro. Thanks so much for risking your life to bring us these incredible insights.
@jennymisteqq6955 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, Americans do it too and for the same reasons.
@cthomas71294 жыл бұрын
It's just nerves coupled with English as a second language. He's picking his words well, like a diplomat.
@panickedjerzeegrl76222 жыл бұрын
Very well said, ty.
@TheGaguur7 жыл бұрын
Thae Yong-ho has done multiple interviews on Arirang TV youtube channel. His words seemed consistent. For those who despise his decision of leaving his family in North Korea, first of all, it's not an easy decision; secondly, he's apparently doing it for a greater good of his people, not for himself.
@nguyenlong76637 жыл бұрын
He did not actually leave his family, he took them with him
@jessepopov64137 жыл бұрын
why do hou think he left his family xd he took his wife n children w them after he convinced NKorea to let him take em to the UK
@eggy9917 жыл бұрын
nguyen long lmao u guys clearly did not watch the full video, he said his family as in his sister and brother, he only took his wife and children.
@norml68746 жыл бұрын
Jesse Popov they didn't mean his immediate family. He means his siblings and other relatives
@GetUnwoke4 жыл бұрын
These guys clearly don't know the 3 generation imprisonment rule where if you betray your country in any way 3 generations of your family are sent to the gulag.
@S24W24 жыл бұрын
I think his English is actually quite good! He understands every question asked of him, his vocabulary is excellent, so anyone complaining about his English hasn't a brain in their heads! Give the man a break, He's Korean, yet he learned English and is making a great effort in my opinion.
@hughmungus55297 жыл бұрын
apart from saying "you know" for a thousand times he speaks perfect english
@WXKFA5 жыл бұрын
you know, that's rude and you know what, pauses or "you knows" are way better alternative to heavy accents
@raymondhsu64075 жыл бұрын
Hey it’s how all the kids talk these days
@jennymisteqq6955 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me? We say y’know just as much as he does. Where do you think he learned it? They don’t teach you that in class.
@lloydbaltazar10955 жыл бұрын
WXKFA WTF I’m an American and I always say “you know” in my sentences. Ya know what I’m saying?
@sanyone16595 жыл бұрын
you know , you stole my coment , you know.....
@ScottBrady065 жыл бұрын
Yes, he says “you know” a lot but he has a very advanced vocabulary that even most native speakers don’t have any idea on.
@trollloloololooo5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, sounds more like a brit.
@phongtu17274 жыл бұрын
I agree , his vocabulary is very precise.
@superswiftest5 жыл бұрын
very talented man , he knows the internal network and stuffs in his country , well respected !!!
@4996Utube4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been listening to his interviews lately and more and more I hear I find it that he is so intelligent and wise. So glad he is one of us and so bad so sad for NK. Thank you 태영호공사님. 존경합니다 for your courageous decisions you made for you and your wife & two sons. You are very brave!
@christopherbriscoe86654 жыл бұрын
For those who are criticising his use of "You know.." It looks, to me that he says "You know" not because he lacks articulation in English but because he genuinely wants to convey to his hearer that he appreciates that they are intelligent enough to already know the information he is giving. In other words it's a mark of respect. "You know" is used commonly by native speakers and it's way better than "erh" or "eh. 2. Point: Did anyone notice that in the question from the interviewer: Do you think a compromise would work - do you think it will stop this nuclear program? In the answer Mr. Thae gave was misinterpreted on the last word of the subtitles of that answer - please listen again anyone who has a good ear. For me, the last word was "trap" not "threat". Mr. Thae said".....So that is really a dangerous trap." - not "threat". To the Interviewer: Please next time, don't state the obvious in almost every question you ask. For example, "You defected, I guess to find freedom......." Do you think he defected because he wanted to listen to K-POP?
@leandradozier9682 жыл бұрын
When he defected he also had to make some extremely difficult decisions, like his family being locked away and being possibly caught and sent back and having to live in a society that’s the opposite from how he once did. With freedoms comes great responsibility. His freedom isn’t absolute, there was sacrifice.
@ajones363 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see whether the people who criticize his use of "You know" use "You know" when they talk or some other such word.
@bitcointechboy9910 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever think he defected because he didn’t want to support a government built on pure lies?
@shanatinnin3394 жыл бұрын
This was a great interview and he was very articulate. Thanks for sharing.
@jamesgray73015 жыл бұрын
I am a language teacher, and to those of you who criticize his English, let me tell you that he speaks better than most natives (certainly better than most Americans and Australians) and I am sure that your Korean (or any foreign language for that matter) skills are non-existent. In fact, this was among his first interviews in English about this sensitive topic. There is another interview on Asian Boss where he speaks very very well, without "saying you know a thousand times" (or should I say "de o mie de ori" Tudor Costache?). So please, stop criticizing, he reads more than most of you, whose only contact with English is probably the 3 or 4 incoherent sentences that your friends post on their Facebook accounts.
@norml68745 жыл бұрын
james gray why use excessive exaggeration to make your point? Anyone who’s first language is English will speak better. He is speaking very well though.
@rudraroy13114 жыл бұрын
Exactly people in the comment section are posting garbage of how bad or good his english is. Rather they should be focusing on the efforts he made to escape himself and his family out of that hellhole.
@repardation74094 жыл бұрын
I am assuming you are english
@ivafrosh76754 жыл бұрын
I think people are not doubting his ability to speak English but the 'you know' after every second word is quite annoying to me too and I do speak three different languages besides my native language. It is interesting and very strange he developed this in a second language, I have never heard someone use so many filler words 🤔
@SA_.3774 жыл бұрын
To all those carping, he did not give this interview to win an elocution contest. His message is important for the world to hear.
@jonsnow-nk8th6 жыл бұрын
Clearly This man has has a very good point...North korean are sufferring to much for a very long time..
@jonsnow-nk8th6 жыл бұрын
Lol! what's wrong with that?
@Eyosias3694 жыл бұрын
Leonard Grabsky there starving and they had no freedom
@hiroprotagonist9214 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this guy speak for ages, he is very articulate, surprised about these complaints honestly
@supretami7 жыл бұрын
Please stay safe Mr. Thae. Wish you and your all the best and all the happiness in this world. You are a brave and wise man.
@bentromnes78656 жыл бұрын
After listening to many of his interviews, Mr Thae Yong-Ho comes across as a very wise and intelligent man. My hope is that the Kim regime will be eliminated and that Mr Thae be installed as the interim leader until normalcy is restored for those poor people of North Korea.
@avrahamvidal42554 жыл бұрын
Bent Romnes I Hope For That Too, And For North Korea 🇰🇵 To Be Reunified With South Korea 🇰🇷, Under The South Korean Government Eventually
@henkdegroot58723 жыл бұрын
I fully agree with the remarks of Bent Romnes and I hope for the sake of the people of the DPRK that the last "purge" will be directed towards the notorious criminal Kim-regime to wipe them out from the face of the world! After that is achieved this GENTLEMAN must be given the opportunity to return to his country. Furthermore, I guess some sort of a Marshall Plan should be organized to the suffering people of this country. From the bottom of my heart I say: Mr.Thae Yong-Ho for president!!!
@a.walters1232 жыл бұрын
💯 I completely agree. This man is far more fit, intelligent, and diplomatic to run the country of NK compared to that chubby, spoiled heir (Kim Jong)
@lauryn28683 жыл бұрын
When he says you know it’s actually comforting
@feverpitchxx5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Thae had a number of interviews with South Korean media and there was one sentence he said and it completely touched my heart. His son said to his father: "dad, can we access to the internet freely and watch movies whatever we want?"
@jennymisteqq6955 жыл бұрын
Why would THAT touch your heart.
@loreleiramirez27984 жыл бұрын
jenny misteqq Imagine. In NK, all of their movements were monitored plus they really don’t have access to the internet as freely as the people living outside of NK. Poor kid had to stay alert when they were still in NK and the scars left are still evident.
@repardation74094 жыл бұрын
@@loreleiramirez2798 everyone has free access to the intranet on dprk, maybe you are talking about china?
@porkbellyism4 жыл бұрын
@@repardation7409 inTRAnet and inTERnet are completely different. It is completely restricted and barely any information there.
@repardation74094 жыл бұрын
@@porkbellyism yes i am well aware, if you have the cash anything is possible! unrestricted internet is available but very costly. Also most intranets are updated with the latest info.
@misskim6362 Жыл бұрын
I love this man his eloquence and sense of purpose in life is so inspirational.
@riza2622 жыл бұрын
His really diplomat the way he delivered his speech the way he answer consistently
@andrewporlares37727 жыл бұрын
This is glorious... First time seeing a North Korean speaking English
@lildaffy16957 жыл бұрын
ZoomGaming Well you know...
@KonradofKrakow6 жыл бұрын
There are many others, that thught themselves to speak English once they defected. However, this is the first time I listen to such a high-level North Korean speak English.
@espanolistasocial69995 жыл бұрын
@@KonradofKrakow English is taught in North Korea actually, along with the rest of languages
@hankbridges50555 жыл бұрын
There are minders in North Korea that speak English for tourists.
@kimcheezy34335 жыл бұрын
@@espanolistasocial6999 No it's not standard to be taught English in North Korea. It is only for high-level children of people in higher ranks of the Worker's Party or people selected to take on jobs where a foreign language is needed. Children in Pyongyang would be the only ones with the possibility of being taught some English. The North Korean government doesn't want their citizens speaking different languages. Different languages introduce you to different cultures and ways of thinking, it allows more open communication to foreigners or understanding foreign media. The North Korean regime relies upon an ignorant populace.
@edgarw58726 жыл бұрын
thank you guys for this interview
@rehan-ci1tk4 жыл бұрын
I can hear his British accent sometimes.
@KBKim-jt6uj3 жыл бұрын
He was diplomat of N.Korea in UK
@davidjenkins66263 жыл бұрын
What?
@anwitmondal64173 жыл бұрын
How in the world does this not have more views ?
@deepideepi10174 жыл бұрын
wow his english is really good! i am not a korean, yet my English is not as good as his!! his body language itself shows how highly educated person he is and his level of world knowledge! Really hats off to his courage for openly speaking about the truth of North korea! i wish he is safe in south korea and all the north Koreans one day are able to breath the freedom like him!
@user-ye7lp9lg1c2 жыл бұрын
You know
@ytcarol4 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview, and the interviewer as well. Good in-depth questions.
@samflanagan774 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@Deeegeeee Жыл бұрын
He offers such an important point of view.
@wrdna587 жыл бұрын
I don't see the point of doubting the veracity of this interview, making up conspiracy theories about it or doubting this person is who he says he is.
@xasianxassassinx78387 жыл бұрын
wrdna58 he's an actual defector, I read about him
@shouvahjeetchakravarti68436 жыл бұрын
Seriously? Any proof?
@kshitijjhalak19396 жыл бұрын
+Subhajeet No point in asking for proof. He is a conspiracy theorist; conspiracy theorist have answers to all the questions in the world except for "What's your source ?". We should deport all these dumbasses to North Korea.
@marialuke21166 жыл бұрын
+Juan Martinez You sure sound like you watch Pyeongyang news.
@JSkyGemini5 жыл бұрын
@@rythnuhh You are a pathetic individual. Go look in a mirror and rethink your ugliness.
@suniltambe14 жыл бұрын
One of the very best interviews I came across from a north Korean defector ever, I appreciate that.
@rosemaryross21005 жыл бұрын
Idk I love the way he talks especially with his accent, perfect English to me:)
@nurulidiany68277 жыл бұрын
he executed his own uncle bcs he's refuse to have a change! this man is dangerous! those type of man couldn't have nuclear power in his hand!
@FirstnameLastname-pe3ky4 жыл бұрын
wait, you think a man who runs the sickest torture and concentration death camps in existence today in the world, who literally murders millions of people in his country is dangerous? You don't say?
@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr3 жыл бұрын
He also killed his newly born daughter because it wasn’t a son as he wanted! Luckily the 2nd try came out to be a son. Just shows how ruthless he is
@Jsarson19763 жыл бұрын
@@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr where you get that information from?
@eunicederenne60984 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview and insightful from an intelligent and courageous man. I pray he lives in complete freedom. I hope his NK people will be free from that cruel dictatorship.
@crimson61726 жыл бұрын
31:39 YES, CORRECT! There has been a lot of talks lately about the reunification of the North and the South but the reality is that the first thing that must be done for the betterment of North Korea is to eliminate the Kim regime. That should be the first step that everyone must talk about, how to destroy the current dictator. Forget everything else at this point.
@Bozbaby1034 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the dictator believes he and his form of government are in the right and South Korea's is in the wrong.
@candaceswan87384 жыл бұрын
How does Kim jung ug sleep at night. I’m amazed by his ruthless disregard for human rights. my prayers and condolences to north Korea’s people
@davidgao53517 жыл бұрын
1.25 or 1.5 is the perfect speed for this video.
@jaymorningstar36506 жыл бұрын
David Gao OMG, you are so right. heck. i chose 1.25x
@darkcaribou6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU !!!
@rugvedmahamuni72475 жыл бұрын
Thx
@johndoe47245 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheSokolee5 жыл бұрын
No South Koreans has this level of English skill even though they’re learning and practicing English for life long...Great interview
@troycooper71803 жыл бұрын
Excellent guest and excellent interview!!! 👍🏼 *Even after 3+ years this interview ROCKS!
@busymama8537 Жыл бұрын
Excellent interview. What an articulate, intelligent man. He is the type of leader North Korea could use. I hope he has found success and fulfillment in his new life.
@learnwebdevelopment5918 Жыл бұрын
Im even afraid to post a comment here and Im from Africa lol but yea lots of respect for this guy a heart of lion
@Hillary_Official_15 жыл бұрын
Man he has said "You know" so many times now and he is a very brave and intelligent man and hope he stays safe forever
@nicheeify4 жыл бұрын
His English is perfect and so articulate considering it’s not his first language! May you live a fulfilling life! I Salute you!
@autumnstar73464 жыл бұрын
He’s speaking very well. I don’t know what people are complaining about. He’s very articulate.
@Princess157324 жыл бұрын
he has very knowledgeable about KIM JUNG UN and his regime. he seems to be a wonderful person whose ideas must be used
@jinscosmos37064 жыл бұрын
Im so sad for him 🥺 he basically sacrificed his family for the sake of his countrymen, for the change, for a better future 😭
@dane65025 жыл бұрын
you know when you sneak out and you are relieved your parents don’t catch you? now imagine the relief this man felt when he reached south korea safely.
@ankitharao21353 жыл бұрын
It clearly shows that he is choosing his words wisely and very carefully. Thinking of his family back in North Korea
@susandowney22434 жыл бұрын
What an exceptional man!!..it's now January, 2020..I do hope this man and his family is thriving and safe, this day. This interview cemented a bigger understanding of the political/people of North Korea..it does take a body of people to make a stand because'Enough is enough!'..and brutality, mind control and fear cannot be a choice for their lives, there's such a thing called the joy of life..we are gifted life, it is not the command of a single human being to snuff that joy, that life out..
@jasonshih363311 ай бұрын
Take a look at r/communism and r/socialism and you will see just how many people are defending North Korea and actually believing it’s a Paradise
@susandowney224311 ай бұрын
@@jasonshih3633 Then, unquestionably, they have a warped sense of right and wrong...
@jasonshih363311 ай бұрын
@@susandowney2243 well, they say that theres no proof that Kim Jong Un is abusing his powers, and even if there is proof, they claim its from unreliable sources and that they cannot be trusted. Its like absolute conspiracy theorists
@phongtu17274 жыл бұрын
You know , he is very intelligent , his english is very good in vocabulary , you know , he just becomes a member of South Korea Parliament today , you know ... Congratulation to him !!
@kadey904 жыл бұрын
Best interview i've seen so far..very informative wow!
@smilesvoyage4 жыл бұрын
Well done. 👏👏👏 . Thanks for this rare inside intel.
@dectel2574 жыл бұрын
Good for you and your family. I pray it won’t be long you’ll hear from your siblings.
@awbinn33774 жыл бұрын
Great interview. I've read & watched loads of things about North Korea. The only thing that must have been killing him from the inside is the fact that he must be well aware of what has been done to his relatives after he ran away.
@bootsy704 жыл бұрын
Bless Your Courage Thae Yong-ho. I Pray For Your Safety, And That Of The Family You Had To Leave Behind.
@daisyriepenaflorida19444 жыл бұрын
Give a Oppa to Thae Yong-ho,who sucessfully elected as the member of National Assembly of South Korea...Congratulations from the Philippines
@edgardoreynaldi62157 жыл бұрын
She should have said: NO, I DON'T KNOW!
@JSkyGemini5 жыл бұрын
Get a grip. Can you speak Korean?
@norml68745 жыл бұрын
Edgardo Reynaldi when your fluently speaking Korean feel free to pass judgment
@IOU10803 жыл бұрын
English is not my first language and I remember, before i became fully fluent, that i needed the "uhh" and the "you know" or in my case "like", because that helped me organize my ideas in the proper order to say it in English. It is hard to think in one language and speak another. Once I started to think in English my native language started to sound awkward, because i had to reorganize everything in my mind to say it properly. So the man needs his "uuuh" and "you know" to say things properly, especially in an interview setting.
@melbabarian2 ай бұрын
He became a member of Parliament in South Korea, elected in Gang Nam where affluent people live. The first person who became a high rank officer both in North and South Korea.
@joseluispcr2 жыл бұрын
this is one of the best channels in the world
@TheKR07197 жыл бұрын
you know.....
@alexchan72287 жыл бұрын
no, i don't know.
@KosukiFire7 жыл бұрын
karan rao No, know, know what?
@naomisdeshit7 жыл бұрын
Everytime he says "you know", you have to take a shot :p
@kellyhe30126 жыл бұрын
but do you know?
@cheryllim82636 жыл бұрын
karan rao hi
@nomore__53727 жыл бұрын
I like his "you know"
@Honest_reviewer4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how he learn english so well in North-Korea. And he has a good listening skills too. Worth watching 🥰.
@caspianmerlin64342 жыл бұрын
He was a diplomat - deputy ambassador to the UK.
@SoftLivingCreative5 жыл бұрын
He’s English is understandable so that’s good enough to sit through a formal interview
@bonnierussell78245 жыл бұрын
We all like to complain about how bad our lives are, but watching this makes you realize how lucky we are. I can't even imagine how bad things are there for so many people. God help them.
@nemo60634 жыл бұрын
Leonard Grabsky because unlike North Korea, Indians actually have a chance to work and leave the country
@WaaDoku6 жыл бұрын
A true hero. Let's all hope for a soon-to-be reunification. 힘내, 한민족!
@christa99854 жыл бұрын
This guy that defected from Korea very smart I learned a lot from him and wish there were more videos like this God bless him keep his family safe we need to really demolish the higher-ranked IRS and that country and try to get somebody in there that'll run that country and free the people.
@Terrycupidboy7 жыл бұрын
The you-know man is so cute. I wish him all the best.
@joysonjoy.p62947 жыл бұрын
Apart from the you know you know, all the answers and reply are very clear and meaningful.
@tseringbasnyet33557 жыл бұрын
Democracy be prevail soon in North Korea !! Free people's from evil regime !! I wish and pray for his safety !!!
@0.1.feb.5 жыл бұрын
May God bless Kim Jong Un and his regime!
@norml68745 жыл бұрын
김태진 juche should bless him 😂 self reliance remember
@jessielemon2477 Жыл бұрын
What a hopeful and strong man❤
@radio22king5 жыл бұрын
What a refreshing interview. I wish all media and reporters conducted their questions in a non bias and non agenda format. After all we want the truth of what the person interviewed is saying right? No interruptions or contradictions. A total breath of fresh air from MSNBC CNN etc...
@tominnis83534 жыл бұрын
In some ways, strange that he was prepared to sacrifice his close family members for his own freedom. He clearly knows what would happen to them. Interesting stuff, all the same . . . .
@banahahqekindlys19214 жыл бұрын
He made the right choice
@alexiapoidevin49754 жыл бұрын
Banahahqe Kindly s his family is probably in jail and starved, beaten etc. The choice he made was not completely “right” and has very serious downsides
@banahahqekindlys19214 жыл бұрын
Alexia Poidevin it was completely right, he sacrificed his parents/grandparent/cousins for his children, completely right
@gloria840736 жыл бұрын
Is he really a north korean?....He speaks really great english with clear accent as if he has lived in america since he was in his teens...He doesn't sound like a north korean defector at all.
@zenniz19926 жыл бұрын
He travels overseas alot because of his high ranking position in the Kim Regime
@Ayy_Doll_Fiddler4 жыл бұрын
He was the Ambassador to the UK, after all.
@sherrymac13363 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Insightful.
@rachelrobinowitz62793 жыл бұрын
All due respect. There are many native English speakers who, if they spoke as well as he, would greatly raise society. I hope this wise man and his family are safe and influencing others to help bring about the much-needed change in North Korea.
@JohnBASIL17 жыл бұрын
You know is basically his version of uhh
@thechangingman37636 жыл бұрын
He probably picked up the phrase “you know” in the uk, we say that a lot in the uk lol
@sin75255 жыл бұрын
yo wasp @@thechangingman3763
@CodeBoxDE7 жыл бұрын
this guy rly is awesome and i trust his words to be hohnest. i hope we will see a new NK in a few years.
@davidjenkins66263 жыл бұрын
Well it’s been 3 yrs from your statement and nothing has changed
@sharminameena Жыл бұрын
The subtitles are wrong. They don't say "you know" when he does 🤔
@rohlupuii86534 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the man.. Very capable and intelligent ..
@catlover43574 жыл бұрын
Although Mr. Yeongho Tae was a diplomat of north Korea, he suggests freedom and democracy. I believe he will be a hero to work for freedom of the Korea Peninsul and I hope unification led by freedom. 태영호 공사님 저는 비록 서울 강남에 거주하지는 않지만 대한민국의 한 국민으로서 큰 일을 해내시리라 믿습니다. 고난과 역경 가운데에 성장한 나라가 대한민국 입니다. 그래서 대한민국은 매우 특별한 나라입니다. 태공사님의 뒤에 걸려있는 태극기를 보니 마음이 설렙니다.
@cevinzeke51107 жыл бұрын
Brave man. We will finish what you started. The people of North Korea will be free of this oppressive government. We will win.
@avrahamvidal42554 жыл бұрын
Cevin Zeke And Be Reunified With South Korea 🇰🇷 Under The South Korean Government
@thewing331 Жыл бұрын
I can see why they would be concerned about his defection as he is a very smart guy and a great speaker. He explained everything exceptionally.
@Wurfenkopf5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to AlJazeera English for publishing this!
@Fun_world_for_FUN5 жыл бұрын
After long interview this lady also talk like him
@nathanchang77135 жыл бұрын
Yes I know, you don't have to keep asking
@lovelyc15254 жыл бұрын
I am an American. And i have to say his story is important. That is what we need to focus on. His english is good. What has me thinking, is what the people of North Korea long for... freedom. If there should ever be an uprising in the DPRK. I hope that the outcome, changes their future, for the better. I hope others will stand by them, for a better tomorrow. ❤
@ahrilabd77755 жыл бұрын
The professionalism of the way he speaks & knowledge about his former country makes me randomly think that he should be the 1st NK defector to win an election in South Korea.
@bremCZ4 жыл бұрын
Native English speakers say "I bet you couldn't speak another language in front of a camera." The rest of the developed world. Sure, I can speak 2 languages fluently and 2 others well enough to have a basic conversation.
@njhawksworth15884 жыл бұрын
Yeah I find it quite weird people think speaking a second language with some proficiency is impossible. I speak three languages: English, Welsh and Swedish. My girlfriend speaks six: English, Afrikaans, French, Dutch, Japanese and Malay. I think it's mostly Americans who are monoglots.
@leandradozier9682 жыл бұрын
Who said that specifically? Cause as a native English speaker it never crossed my mind that someone whose first language isn’t English couldn’t learn and speak it. That’s ridiculous.
@bremCZ2 жыл бұрын
@@leandradozier968 John Francis.
@sabersahoge26955 жыл бұрын
his accent is perfect , besides from ......you know.....
@mattheww7976 жыл бұрын
This reporter sure loves the dramatic head tilts
@laloveisbad884 жыл бұрын
He has really good English. I understood him while reading comments. I am horrible with accents but I understand him just fine.