Exclusive: North Korean Defector Whose Escape Went Viral Speaks Out | TODAY

Former North Korean soldier Oh Chong Song, whose dramatic dash for freedom was caught on camera in a now viral video, describes to NBC’s Keir Simmons being shot at by his comrades as he escaped. “I’d have done the same,” he says.
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Exclusive: North Korean Defector Whose Escape Went Viral Speaks Out | TODAY

[@TheBuckbennyrides]

The guy fed the reporter. Coming from a place where food is a luxury, his ability to feed a guest must be the best feeling. Hit me in the feels.

[@christinemott2878]

Me too

[@volcanocollins9845]

U.S military paying for info.

[@deborahpearl1330]

That reporter and his cameraman should bless him back too.

[@syntheticdawn4992]

Come on the reporters reporting stuff like this are mostly diplomamill graduates that get to keep their jobs always these suburb UK accents who they try to alter and fail at it , they always read you a narrative . Freedom ?? really they just trap him in South Korea , the guy said i hope i one day can go to the U.S if he had a passport he would probably go already and not just tell them what he hopes and wishes , they slip up while making these clips you just need to read between the lines.

[@samuricexful]

He probably also doesn't get a lot of guests, so this was probably special to have someone in his home with him.

[@mmafighter2992]

The fact that a North Korean generals son is fleeing should speak volumes....he’s not some son of a poor farmer. He lived a life of decent modesty and was still willing to face a firing squad because his freedom was worth it.

[@hanjizoe2648]

@Name Here Well that's some decent modesty in North Korea

[@BiGGyCLD]

And now his father and rest of the family is probably dead .

[@itsmeitsme1771]

@@BiGGyCLD they are probbably killing his already dead family again,just for example

[@oog2370]

It's a communist state so everyone gets the same pay

[@thjolemsodopplbbcch]

Kevin Henderson can’t wait

[@OhtheSuffering]

Seriously? Barely two minutes long. They need a feature-length documentary on this man.

[@ellenbulay5918]

Agree

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

absolutely

[@Denden16995]

OhtheSuffering Agree totaly Maybe 50 minutes to 1 hour

[@ZhangBangsFury]

They can’t let asian male heroes shine they’re only not threatened by blacks

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

OhtheSuffering Exactly!

[@Ireland3]

The son of a North Korean military general took a North Korean military truck and sped to the DMZ, crashed the truck, ran for it, suffered 5 serious wounds and survived. This must be a Giant middle finger to Kim jong un

[@kanijfatima6530]

🙌🖕

[@erics8018]

this video should only feed into the fear he's lucky to even be alive

[@sherryyyberryyy235]

He’s definitely meant to do something amazing with his life ♥️

[@rachelcookie321]

The biggest middle finger to Kim jong un was when a high level diplomat defected with his whole family. In North Korea diplomats have to a family and aren’t allowed to bring them abroad with them. One of Kim Jong Uns most trusted people was going abroad for diplomatic stuff and KiM Jong Un gave him special permission to bring his family as he gained so much from the North Korea regime, the chance of him defecting was like 0.0001%. After he was allowed to bring his family he simply defected when they reached the other country,

[@thepassionatebeing3691]

@@rachelcookie321 do you know the name

[@Akengaroo]

Why does the narrator sound like an adult Stewie Griffin practicing his American accent?

[@ohemaab2818]

😂😂

[@sashavides7805]

Omg I can't unhear it 😂

[@bigboner23]

😂

[@clockedyourtea3010]

lmaooo .. Why did you have to say this.. I cannot get it out of my head now 😂

[@user-yi2xq3qp7n]

He sounds like one of the characters from south park

[@torresthemonster]

It’s crazy that he will never see his parents or his family ever again. He’s on his own now.

[@kimbo5260]

They are probably in camps now because of this.

[@daliavidrio6591]

He can get a new family, lol.

[@TAnimations]

His family most likely got tortured to death.

[@minjajovanovic6501]

@@daliavidrio6591 and that's the reason why you'll never have family

[@aureliuslee7333]

@@minjajovanovic6501 ouch

[@jilliebean613]

It’s sad the North Koreans probably arrested his entire family.

[@Jessica-pq7me]

Wattzfopowerman i think it’s only his dad cuz I’m pretty sure he no other family

[@Yawar1986]

Maybe they already did horrible things to his family, maybe he already lost them that's he risked it all

[@KcKc13]

I’ve heard from some interviews of defectors on KZbin that after so many people have escaped, it’s impossible to punish the families anymore because thousands of people have left North Korea. It’s obviously really hard to know what’s really going on over there though so I think we’ll be finding things out decades after the country opens.

[@thedinonugget2927]

Jessica cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings, mother? He probably has 1 other person

[@Why-ke6iu]

They probably got executed

[@Thugshakemycock]

“You never now how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” -Bob Marley

[@Eevanova]

My whole life in this phrase. Thank you, need to save it.

[@mozambique9113]

I would be more interested if in the end he realizes that life in extremely capitalistic South korea is as bad as the things he was told by the communist in school. No education = no job. No outstanding quality blah blah = zero to none career development. No family and friends there. Nobody he shared past memory with is there, And worst of all, the people were only seeking for one thing, *money.* I wonder if he can adapt to it even though when he's in old age. It is not short term adaptation, its forever. There's no going back. (He might end up realized that he shouldnt cross the border 50 years later.) One thing for certain, he will miss his friends and family greatly.

[@N1ghtZz]

Know*

[@vanivani-id8zc]

It’s like running for your life

[@nikkinorman4254]

Yes, it is true

[@user-ee8ht3fh4p]

Technically he's the son of a former General now.

[@caskie7465]

@ASL 72 tf

[@MissingHumanBeing]

@@caskie7465 because they will feed him to the dogs (i don't hope so)

[@kite6864]

@@MissingHumanBeing then they eat those dogs. so the dogs taste more human?

[@apoorvajain1759]

Late General tbh

[@nightowl_]

@@kite6864 that’s pretty unlikely because eating meat in North Korea is rare for common people. They are only given it on their birthdays is what I heard

[@nicelysalted2523]

Why does the narrator sounds like he's running out of breath while breathing

[@SimpIguess]

nicely salted 🤣🤣🤣

[@nikim8849]

Like stewie griffin but slower

[@uchihasurvival]

Fat American

[@FrancieliGoncalves_]

@I Have a Small Urethra chill

[@involutionz]

@@uchihasurvival he has a uk accent soo.....

[@joshjohnson2600]

If this guy comes to America I'll buy him a beer and a meal.

[@daniellowe5420]

Also, bombard him with Burgers.

[@Smartercow]

Trump is afraid of his boyfriend Kim so he wouldnt be welcome to America

[@joshjohnson2600]

@@Smartercow - You clearly don't understand diplomacy or care if Koreans die. Trump's method of making deals has always been flattery and intimidation. He's doing both while maintaining the safety of South Korea and Japan better than any President has before. Please don't pursue a career in politics or education.

[@joshjohnson2600]

@St. Petersberg - Koreans drink alcohol... your statement is stupid.

[@joshjohnson2600]

@@Smartercow - Yeah, I doubt a political candidate would be commenting on KZbin videos. For humors sake what is your name, political party and what policies are you prescribing to get votes?

[@stin2237]

I don't think anyone understands how much it takes to escape from North Korea. Not only physically, but mentally. You have a choice to either live like a prisoner or do an enormous dangerous escape that might cost you your life. And once you've escaped you don't know what will happen to your family. His braveness is absolutely insane!

[@nightcorereality7348]

You know what happens to your family

[@coneknight7859]

@@nightcorereality7348 probably prison or even worse than that

[@soumilsharma-kj5gx]

Not just that they don't know a thing about outside world even global internet is not available to the citizens

[@kevinflores6884]

Family got tortured to death fs in sum horrible ways

[@dulvab9968]

HES A MURDERER AND A TRAITOR TO THE DPRK, HE DIDNT WANT TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS ACTIONS, SPREAD THE TRUTH 🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵

[@donnpatz2779]

There's a comma in every word this narrator is saying.

[@KA-vs7nl]

I hate Donald Trump

[@fifthbeatle]

He is extremely narrow minded, and unintelligent. Not to mention he shows signs of delusions of grandeur and extreme narcisisim.

[@sean7173]

@@fifthbeatle bro he say some funny things sometimes doe

[@fifthbeatle]

@Alex F Notice how I never stated my own biased personal feeling towards him in my comment. I don't hate him, nor love him. I am completely neutral. I am simply stating objective observations made by simply observing him as a human being.

[@slothzzz7379]

Fifth Beatle not unintelligent. He’s a self made billionaire, degree in economics, and he’s the president of the United States.

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

I love the fact that he doesn't hold a grudge against the other soldiers for shooting at him because he understands just how horrible the situation was for everyone.

[@scottanno8861]

Those soldiers probably aren't alive today for letting him escape

[@aaaaaa-hh8cq]

​@@scottanno8861if they were smart they would escape with him (if they don't have a family)

[@Anon-tm3uh]

​@@aaaaaa-hh8cq I think it's not about being smart if you were taught about something from the day you were born.

[@Adays700]

@@aaaaaa-hh8cqproblem is many do and even if it’s not parents or kids, they’ll go after aunts uncles and cousins to make a point about to the citizens to never escape.

[@Karen-vs1fk]

From the bottom of my heart, I hope he’s enjoying his freedom in South Korea. Must be fresh air for him.

[@menace2societies]

Joanna Valenzona sadly his family wont get freedom anymore

[@hazlnut]

@Min Min to become a soilder or sumn like that, you must have a family and child. Since it's easier to escape as a soilder (border is closer, you got protection and a a gun) if you manage to escape, your family gets ded ded. It's to stop future detectors from ever thinking of escape

[@pringelsthegamefreak]

I also wanna say that you're very beautiful Joanna❤

[@skyeliner]

@@pringelsthegamefreak simp

[@jetspull5064]

@@pringelsthegamefreak SIMP DETECTED

[@chillwillfromtheville]

Seems like there should be at LEAST a “60 Minutes” special on this guy

[@730jangofett]

He probably got killed by North Koreans spies

[@JOXCY]

A young and attractive chap, he'll get to experience his new life in a way we never will, having seen the worst humanity has to offer.

[@malkius656]

While his family suffers because of his selfish freedom.

[@taroken8846]

@@malkius656 can't blame a man for wanting to be free

[@BetterJS]

​@@malkius656 Maybe if his family and others would show this same courage they wouldnt have to worry about that.

[@YejoonSong]

@@malkius656 Are you seriously trying to make him seem like the bad guy for escaping the most shittiest, corrupt and cruel country in the world?

[@malkius656]

Experiencing a so called freedom to what a capitalist country could offer to him, while his family rn experiencing the wrath of communism everyday in labour camp. Him eating in a comfortable place with any type of food while his family eating soup and bread in caged prison.

[@yoloswaggins1579]

His father is a general? Oof, guess who's getting executed.

[@one-minutemetal1290]

@@ethannguyen3672 you dont use aircraft guns on a person

[@bryanfortino]

@@one-minutemetal1290 A10 pilots "Wait? We can't do that?

[@one-minutemetal1290]

@@bryanfortino hmm i wonder what aircraft guns means....

[@bryanfortino]

@@one-minutemetal1290 a gun mounted on plane? Oh yeah A10 use cannon

[@one-minutemetal1290]

@@bryanfortino looks like im stupid, i was thinking anti aircraft guns lmao

[@T1001-y9z]

Happy for him but Unfortunate for his family. They will be tortured or killed.

[@jenniferlawrence9473]

Oh no! :(

[@ohwhale.]

I’ve seen a few comments like this. Is killing family members of deserters an actual North Korean policy ?

[@taskforcekarma6945]

Yes it is a 3 generations of punishment. If you commit a crime or defect your parents, your kids and their kids will be punished.

[@CA2SD]

For this only reason, I’d probably never try to escape. This is sad on so many levels. I hope him the best.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Teresa Wow

[@CaitHoover]

I remember praying for this guy for months.. just happy to hear he survived the wounds.

[@DavidVoxDem]

That's weird

[@JR-ng6wt]

@@DavidVoxDem ong bro said for months 😂😂😂😂

[@moblack5883]

Just lying

[@Anawebster86]

You don’t know that people actually pray for other people is the wicked that don’t get it

[@MILKMANKEZ]

doubt you even prayed once...

[@darthzeltroth7758]

Over the years you notice that North Korea’s people are becoming more and more independent in their thinking, becoming more and more dissatisfied with their Government and their Leader. It may only be a matter of time before you see North Korea rising up against its Government and instating a new form of Government altogether; one that allows their people freedom.

[@n1derland484]

Fingers crossed

[@tyresetayag7962]

Let’s hope if they revolt they won’t become like panem(a fictional country from the book the hunger games) and they start doing the hunger games

[@EricLing64]

He stated in another part of the interview that the sanctions are working, unfortunately it means that all the citizens are starving even more than before. Small silver lining in that is they recognize their dear leader isn't actually a god or anything, but there's still little they can do about it, as he also sort of said he probably would have done the same as the other soldiers if he wasn't so desperate. They don't have many or any good options.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Darth Zeltroth Rising up against the government in North Korea is easier said than done, especially for the poor and starved. They are brainwashed as well. The only chance of going against the government is the elite as they have at least some money, power and privileges. But they are brainwashed so you truly wonder if that will become a reality.

[@MissGourmandefr]

North Koreans are not becoming independent in their thinking, the majority live in the countryside with almost no contact or link to the other world, so they have no idea how the world actually is. Only the very privileged and rich people do, and they can think by themselves but most of them won't risk rebelling because they already live the best you could in that country

[@TheGoodContent37]

Plot twist: He is the best spy that no one would ever question.

[@tine2835]

THE GOOD CONTENT If you meant he is a spy to South Korea then you’re so wrong. South Korea has no dark evil secret to spy for

[@legendarysoftie5911]

@@tine2835 they meant nk I think

[@Noah-dj1gs]

Don't Me wait what? There's photos and video of South Korean spies being caught in North Korea.

[@tauempire1793]

@IJN Yamato I doubt always but yh I know what you mean

[@ALSILVERU2]

Hes some type of NK human hybrid elite soldier. High mortality rating under deadly fire disease malnourishment. Planned staged and sent to infiltrate the United States by sympathetic invitation with luck, attack the whitehouse military and or nuclear bases.

[@arisbarocio6303]

Is nobody gonna acknowledge how handsome he is ok I’ll do it, he’s very handsome! Brave man I hope he’s enjoying his new life.

[@ditmirditmir4869]

@karim benyoucef you are pathetic

[@lang-ed3bk]

It’s really sad that this whole comment thread is nothing but verbal abuse; no one knows how to respond normally??

[@Nicdangershouse.]

And you are very beautiful Aris ,

[@ThisGuyRides]

@Ken Windrum He WAS...

[@gillies9640]

@karim benyoucef Its a courageous act to sentence your family to death these days?

[@MightyJabroni]

It's amazing how fast this man can run, without being hindered by his massive steel balls.

[@maximillianmus8172]

bruhh😂😂 I was thinking about bullets and maybe that the North Koreans you steel ball bullets not realizing the joke you were making LOL

[@kid4895]

Man used his training against them 😂

[@splishh686]

LMFAOO

[@cordellarmstrong4835]

🤣🤣😅

[@cjerico]

Dude will be a celebrity in the US when he visits.

[@nubiandoll7]

For sure 👌🏽

[@einsleyharriot1294]

he could probably make some millions there in a couple of months then dip XD

[@donaldbiden636]

@@einsleyharriot1294 lmao millions? How?

[@carterpao]

Not going to be visiting for a while

[@sadcat9108]

@@donaldbiden636 lol just write a book about his life and boom! money

[@cool258ful]

Reporter: Hey dude. Remember that traumatic time you were running away from rounds of bullets, got shot and needed life saving surgery? Yeah. Wanna watch it again?

[@myswagisserious]

The dark Terror I’m sure the reporter got his permission before the interview

[@chaosdweller]

I like the names

[@Emstiful]

It would have been nice to actually hear him speak...

[@crazykenproductions606]

1:08

[@rintohsaka1928]

Well he doesn't speak English lmao

[@kel2infinity]

Rin Tohsaka They had a translator

[@choso7479]

@@rintohsaka1928 so? let the viewers hear his voice. and if you are worried about not understanding him, thats the subs are for

[@marsh2741]

I hate it when they cover their voice with someone speaking english cause I'd rather hear their actual voice and just read subs 🤷‍♀️ probably not suitable for everyone that way but I'd much prefer it

[@bobbyjoeyoung2becausesteph194]

His video popped up and i had to come give a salute so salute to a real soldier willing to die for the freedom most take for granted

[@thomasliberti1917]

Sometimes we need to see things like this to be reminded how lucky we are that we live in a country where we can go and come as we please.

[@metallica990z]

Exactly

[@jayluis189]

"Nah us minorities are oppressed"

[@vrsce0178]

@@jayluis189 😂

[@abigor5432]

For now*cough*IRAN !

[@zurgboy07]

Went to have an interview didn't even have the decency to buy the poor guy some lunch instead takes his last supply of cup ramen.

[@ryanmurray8277]

Alfa Romeo hahahahhahhha

[@kenacycle]

LOL!!

[@Suhzi]

that kind of cup ramen is the best too

[@Tamara_Smith]

Right! lmaoo

[@emilinebelle7811]

He probably got paid for interview and maybe since his culture is different he not use to going out for lunch like that.

[@MrFuguDataScience]

the narrator sounds so weird. Who taught this guy how to speak SIRI?

[@mt4lennox138]

It's a adult stewie griffon

[@ellie.M.mae.]

😹😹😹😹

[@christinemott2878]

Ha ha

[@snavisTM]

It's always gotta be about you huh?

[@c0ld0ne_htx]

mt4lennox Oh god I can’t unhear it nowwwww 🤣🤣

[@yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714]

He’s free, but his entire family is most likely dead. You break a law in NK and your entire family pays-uncles,aunts, and cousins included.

[@ximenacampirano6677]

and for several generations as well

[@andij605]

yeah, that's how they keep people in check.... we used to have that in eastern europe, too. i mean belarus and (to some extent) russia still has that

[@eddiegomez7847]

But now many generations after him will live free.

[@nhdarling2]

@@eddiegomez7847 but not his family's generation

[@five5105]

@@nhdarling2 He now has the opportunity to start his own family, and to give his children the freedom they otherwise would never have.

[@newmommie]

please change the narrator.

[@fbiduty9919]

Facts. It felt like he was forcing his words.

[@stonehardmchardknight1271]

Sounds like an adult Stewie Griffin

[@madelinerincon9628]

I liked hjm

[@g.quagmire7583]

GOT fan lmao they don’t need to change his accent. y’all complain about everything

[@kittydollsxo189]

I like him

[@Anu-nb2uw]

we want an hour long interview with him!!

[@machalattes]

Y-YES

[@granitxhaka6148]

do you 💩 on the roads?

[@pauljefferson9538]

No wonder he couldn't make it across the border, with balls that heavy it must of been nearly impossible.

[@jason4275]

Since his father is a general, there's just too much information he can give, He still have a few months or years of being debrief, and integrated into SK society,I'm sure right now he's still under surveillance and being question about everything about N.K. before he's able to find a job and apartment of his own, he will need to go back to school, he's 25 but his level of education could be that of a 6 grader.

[@guyheavengym]

Nope sorry we need more press about impeaching that bad orange man at the moment reeeeeee

[@kattz9051]

Why am I getting 30min on an 87-year old grandma with her 3500+ animal crossing game town but only 2 minutes of this man who wasn't some low class factory worker or farmer, but a general's son?? This is why AsianBoss is the best at covering stories of North Korean defectors smh

[@mc-ob7vp]

i SWEAR! its so annoying!

[@jameseric9014]

Welcome to the world of stupid people man

[@alicethemadrabbit1842]

I see this alot and it's aggrevating. 1.2 million people were interested in this story. They could've atleast interviewed him instead of tell him stuff he already knew. Jesus. Even a pay wall for more content wouldve done more justice to telling his story.

[@woowoowoowoo916]

Yasmine I like the grandma tho

[@kattz9051]

@@woowoowoowoo916 I do too. I want both tho, give him the same level of coverage

[@huy3519]

Him feeding the reporter makes my heart melt 😭😭😭

[@britters220]

OMG HE IS SO ATTRACTIVE... he did a good job recovering, I remember he was riddled with large parasites and other health issues related to starvation, and poor hygiene. He was in the hospital for a long while too... He looks good now! I hope he can make it well in this new world.

[@MrFARHY]

His a father is a general yet his body was infested by large parrasites.

[@PopuleuxMusic]

@@MrFARHY yeah he was in the hospital and with the parasites and gun wounds they thought he wouldn't make it but he did

[@kiki7507]

Yeah when I saw the photo I was like dang.. he is good looking for sure.

[@abunchofrandomstuff6936]

@@PopuleuxMusic time stamp?

[@lunafringe10]

he looks like millions of Koreans,

[@mk3pigeon407]

This is just a small representation of how strong humans are when they are desperate

[@penneyburgess5431]

I think they should make a movie from his story. To leave his parents behind, knowing their fate, and still running for freedom, he must have had their blessing. The reasons and the journey to his choice must have been difficult. I would love to see it.

[@btsarmy-xs6cx]

Crashing landing?

[@CS-xn6vb]

Or a book!

[@sunshineboyy4564]

His father was a general. He was living as the rich, and still he wanted to escape just for freedom. I love humanity

[@awesomeon1800]

I think so too

[@leflyathon]

apparently he didn't tell anyone he was gonna escape and apparently he didnt even have any plans to escape but he was drunk or something and accidently passed a military checkpoint while he was driving so he just decided to run

[@bellaleslie7745]

Son: I hate you Dad General: I'm untouchable SON: DEFECTS

[@RyanAl92]

General: *executed*

[@conniead5206]

I have been wondering how he was doing. Glad he is doing better.

[@nataliesosa363]

2 mins of having people explain to him what he experienced.

[@RealAadilFarooqui]

God that Smile on his Face was so satisfying, Like nothing out there like that

[@zsualite7984]

death rune as ppf lol

[@LITTLE1994]

This man is SO lucky to still be with us right now. His move was so daring and bold, hardly anyone ever tried.

[@humanbeing1429]

Okay, did he find Miss. YOON SE-RI in the end?

[@msbhicks8358]

ah you are a man of culture

[@user-er6dn4by7v]

elite comment 10/10

[@marta.alexandra7]

I hope so. 😂 He looks like hyun bin oppa actually.

[@AdityaSharma-ug3ip]

@@msbhicks8358 ah, i see you're a man of culture as well

[@chelsea2018]

Lol us in the replies are a man of culture

[@erinh2835]

He’s amazing and cute. I hate he had to go through bad things. Glad he’s safe now. I just wanna give him a hug.

[@irishock]

Cute? Why

[@yuhhsodrunk]

@@irishock like he’s attractive

[@johnT906]

Cute!? 🤣 You better be a female 🤣🤣🤣

[@truzs2807]

@@johnT906😂

[@shubhamwr]

@@johnT906 men can like other men. That's why they need to teach this in schools

[@thewoodofdoor1069]

And now his family is being skinned alive probably it’s sad

[@marissamarissa1995]

The Wood of door no, that law has already been eliminated

[@thewoodofdoor1069]

Marissa Chong Te Amo Alfonso it’s korea the leader does what he wants

[@thewoodofdoor1069]

Chyniz Mahss trust me in Korea even your best friends will turn on u they see their leader as a god

[@hoppro1]

@@thewoodofdoor1069 They dont really see him as a god, they are just so scared of the law so that they would snitch

[@taylortinsley575]

I am sorry can someone explain to me what’s going on in the video, I have no knowledge about Korea

[@brooklynbarbie6855]

The NK regime broke him down in every way but couldn’t break that mans spirit! Watching him risk life and limb just to have the freedoms many others take for granted is inspiring & uplifting. I do hope his family he left behind isn’t being punished for his escape.

[@DavidVoxDem]

I literally get shivers of cringe when I read your comment you make me sick

[@Missditabomb]

@Brooklyn Barbie: His family was probably all murdered because of his escape. That is how it works.

[@roxanaelena1610]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure he was drunk that night and crossed the border by mistake, so he had no choice but go to Sk, his father was a general, so they were probably considered "rich" there, he still had an awful life for sure though and his family probably got tortured and died

[@chevynation6476]

The relief this guy must have felt when he woke up, incredibly

[@SavannahVu1985]

Almost had me in tears, the courage needed to escape and face a hail of bullets just to gain freedom, something we all take for granted that’s for sure. Such a brave man. I’m so happy he is alive and able to enjoy his freedom that he fought so hard to gain.

[@abgs]

dang whats good, say wutup to my @ handle

[@cilantroisbetterthanparsley]

Massive respect to the South Korean soldiers who saved him.

[@Ashuowl]

I seriously hope North Korea will get better in the future, I feel sad for the people

[@themadfootballfan1816]

I hope if at all possible without another world war occurring, that the country is liberated and becomes a better place

[@ikonthegreat6472]

as long as the kims are there, there’s no hope for north korea

[@Missditabomb]

@Ashu: The only way that will happen is if someone or some government takes Kim Jong Un out. The only way. And barring a miracle, that won't happen, because there are no valuable resources in N. Korea that any country wants. Unreal how this world works. (And DOESN'T.)

[@Ashuowl]

@@Missditabomb true

[@zsualite7984]

@@Missditabomb Lol no only way to stop North Korea is for the soldiers to stop being slaves and fulfill every command. Kim Jong Un is not as evil as the soldiers doing what he says.

[@johanncanon02]

It is heartwarming to know that he survived after that death defying escape. This is a sad reality for our korean brothers and sisters both on the north and south - 1950s many families were displaced because of war. The south was able to recover but the North was held hostage and was trapped in a time 50 years from today. There are a lot of people young and old who tried to escape, stories for which where published online, this speaks volume on how the living standards are inside the country - people wants freedom and be able to live without fear. Time changes everything, I am sure there will be a resolution soon - hang in there.

[@kindereggs4263]

Oh my gosh he is so handsome I know this is a very serious subject but I just had to say it

[@Madlynaruto]

Amani Windon it’s ok haha

[@tinkapookie]

I thought the same thing he is handsome

[@thesorrow96]

@SUBSCRIBE ME I'LL SUBSCRIBE YOU BACK women want thee D

[@1Deejay7]

You're pretty good looking yourself

[@StaticDreamsEntert]

89 Alpha Don’t be a scrub.

[@chfdsred]

to be honest if i were appart of the group shooting that guy i would've escaped with him.

[@zayribautista8971]

Seriously, would’ve shot at them and escaped with the fellow but hey probably had a family to hold them back

[@KoiBlou]

Unfortunaly you couldnt because your whole family and its next 3 generations would be tortured or be murdered

[@naydsoe27]

@@KoiBlou then das tuff

[@justsayinfornow5274]

If I was one of his friends, I'd miss on purpose...maybe some did...reason for holes in the walls.

[@mozambique9113]

I would be more interested if in the end he realizes that life in extremely capitalistic South korea is as bad as the things he was told by the communist in school. No education = no job. No outstanding quality blah blah = zero to none career development. No family and friends there. Nobody he shared past memory with is there, he has to support himself with literally everything, and worst of all, the people were only seeking for one thing, *money.* I wonder if he can adapt to it even though when he's in old age. It is not short term adaptation, its forever. There's no going back. (He might end up realized that he shouldnt cross the border 50 years and felt bad for his father later with no way to say "Im sorry, dad") It will be a great psychological battle that will never ends. One thing for certain, he will miss his friends and family greatly.

[@ninacarranza5189]

applause to the South Korean soldiers who helped him at the last stretch of the road

[@johnbmo]

dude the way this guys escaped was legendary, not only did he take the most dangerous route, he did it in the most badass way. he ran straight through the DMZ like a boss

[@TitaT]

Such a handsome young man, glad he survived, so sad what he and so many others have to go through. makes me appreciate my freedom a lot more.

[@l.ls.8890]

Son of a NK general eh! I guess the generals family was fed to the wild dogs.

[@rablablook1720]

The whole family line of that guy are probably tortured or dead, including the family's children. North Korea has no mercy for defectors that flee the country.

[@evanstowers8529]

Makes this an even more powerful turning point one way or another for North Korea.

[@Thedreamer9999910]

Rab lablook but why can't all The citizens of north Korea just start a revolution ? i mean There's Probably 3/4 of the entire population whose actually against the government???

[@PSL09]

@@Thedreamer9999910 I mean problem is north Koreans don't have a second amendment to help facilitate their revolt, plus they're mostly near starving already and hella scared of everyone/everything

[@barbarawebb7185]

K X nothing Communist about common sense gun laws. School children should have the right and liberty to go to school without fear of being killed because some crazy person or terrorist wasn’t vetted first before buying a military style assault rifle.

[@eljefe114]

God bless him. I’m so happy he was able to get out

[@justatypicalyoutuber8402]

Ri Jeong Hyeok just wants to reunite with his lover, man.

[@marta.alexandra7]

He really wanted to check if yoon se-ri was fine.

[@brindleyadolphus4905]

who?

[@brindleyadolphus4905]

@@reem5886 Ahhhh hahaha i was so confused. Thank you

[@uzomaokonkwo7008]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@emrys.svp-averyy7340]

AHAHAH YESSS, I WAS LOOKING FOR A COMMENT LIKE THIS

[@NamNguyen-xf4ri]

I only wish his family is ok, but man I respect this brave soul.

[@savagediamonds1120]

according to the 3 generations policy they not doing so good some of them are possibly dead or in prison including the children

[@ashtontangeman6091]

He's so brave. I'm so proud of him. He's also able to feed a guest which in NK would be a luxury. That's insane

[@tammyg1331]

imagine how much thoughts he was thinking the whole time he was driving the jeep

[@justsayinfornow5274]

Imagine if he looked at the gas gauge and it read E.

[@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman]

@@justsayinfornow5274 ahhhh shet!!!!! 🤯

[@ovechkin100]

“Everytime i watch the video, i realize im alive” I guess its still hard to farhom surviving that ordeal.

[@boscareccia]

I looked this guy up today after the memory of his defection randomly popped up in my mind. Glad to see he is doing well. And he's handsome too!

[@irishock]

White guys are more handsome

[@p.steven2413]

I am so very Happy he made it and lived . I can tell he is a really nice guy and he is welcome in my home in America any time . Honest . Wish him happiness and hope he enjoys his freedom . God Bless you Oh Chong Song . Take Care . You are a very Brave person !

[@jameswhite9300]

He’s more than welcomed over here in the US🇺🇸💪🏼

[@demoth]

The narrator sound like the kind of guy who fake surprise everything he sees

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Great to see his face and glad he survived to enjoy his freedom. I feel bad for his family and hope they are still alive and that he will reunite with them one day. Great that he is enjoying his life more now and will continue to do so. He deserves it! Hope visits the US one day. I would love to meet him. This was too short! I hope they have a special 2 hour documentary about him, his life in North Korea and what motivated him to risk his life to defect. He was truly lucky and hope that his family and other defectors will be as lucky.

[@oldaccountnewoneisxftpanda6585]

@jadidweto you don't even know his family lmao

[@kafuchino3435]

from what i hsve gathered hes probably the last of his generation so yea

[@cnordegren]

He is a good guy with balls of steel!

[@SoydeCubaCompay]

He risked his life for 100 dollars a month and, with the condition of never seeing his family again. If we call this freedom, I don't want to see what captivity is.

[@khushboo5186]

So brave of him.. I'm actually tearing up... How he risked his life for his freedom🥺❤️

[@JerseyJeff84]

How close was he from the border when he started running and once crossed, they have to stop shooting? That's insane.

[@FjordTrotter]

as an american i am so disgusted that we have to go to war over racial differences and who gets to use what bathroom based on their self-proclaimed identity I'm quarter north korean - my grandmother moved to the south during the japanese occupation, but still, I wake up everyday haunted if I had ended up in the north, under a repressive regime and not able to think twice about the freedoms I have now.

[@Ikefilmzz]

Johan Cha America was built off racism

[@codename495]

Galaxy Really? Built on racism? Because the slave trade and practice of displacement wasn’t already established by native populations amongst themselves? Before European settlers came there was war, genocide, slavery and hatred strongly expressed in every single tribal nation. Don’t blame your issues on history.

[@Ikefilmzz]

Code Name by you saying that America was still again built off racism this is nothing but facts open your history books

[@heyyeyaaeyaaaeyaeyaa3292]

Galaxy America was built off of freedom and guns.

[@Ikefilmzz]

Fumbles not at all

[@theonionqueen3519]

Good for him!!! I’m so glad he escaped and is ok. I want him to live a long, happy life with his well-earned freedom. It breaks my heart how many people suffer in North Korea every day.

[@lamello3957]

I’m more curious about the decision of getting Stewie to be the narrator

[@chaosdweller]

Whaaaat ?

[@spicyelcomo2334]

Darth - u don’t get the joke? Oh no...

[@michiecraig3071]

he has a good jaw line

[@TheReMorseCode]

Handsome fellow

[@catch_me_if_you_can6596]

what about his cheekbones

[@berniic33]

And is that relevant is any way?

[@butthole9580]

Michie Craig that’s from starving in nk

[@sancho7863]

God don’t tell me you’re one of those incels who are obsessed with jawlines

[@user-ck4js4wz6d]

He survived and is enjoying his freedom, just like everyone should 👍

[@mynamesjeff.f]

Except his family, who are all probably dead.

[@colinhollenbeck6629]

@@mynamesjeff.f Probably very true. But to me it sounds like his father is his only close relative but of course I don't know that.

[@user-wj4sl7mj6k]

I'm so happy he made it. I admire his courage. Freedom is the most beautiful thing you can ever have.

[@rechardumapas2499]

The part that he said that his father is a general was shocking

[@100subswithoutvideosplease8]

Mission impossible: Escape North Korea Lead role: Oh Chong Song

[@bethroesch2156]

I'd gladly buy him a cup of coffee. Glad he made it

[@shane9239]

Buy him a house if your any good

[@zoespencer1685]

I'm so glad he's okay. He seems like such a nice man. 😊

[@1Chasg]

Why does the narrator have to talk like that? Just talk normally.

[@dailymemies]

Hes speaking English

[@doggityy]

its stewie griffin

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

Talk like his self????

[@bkw11]

Man, we need to treasure these people. It is not their fault they have been lied to their whole lives, starved, forced into combat, everything taken from them, etc. This man is a hero in my eye even though he only saved himself.

[@aMAXproduction]

I really hope he has a happy future and he is being treated very well wherever he is!

[@druggydoggo4845]

this guy : ran for his life literally being shot 5 times 14 year old girls : you dont have any idea what i am going through

[@Plotani]

Agreed

[@saicharanchepuri8145]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@poelwe8157]

Kim: that’s actually our spy

[@rhaenentargaryen9996]

I heard he killed his two superiors first before he fled.

[@hirosocoolz6868]

Kim wouldn't send a spy for just a one man

[@Edward_Lejeune01]

He truly made the ultimate sacrifice for his freedom.

[@YamnayaSintash]

yeah, his family.

[@xXxRAPIDxXx]

Dude needs to start a KZbin Channel/Instagram etc. Many of us would be very interested to hear how life was in DPRK! Might even help him mentally, to talk about his previous life!

[@Allyourbase1990]

Man I’m so happy he survived . It’s incredible he even made it over the border with all the health problems he had . I would rather live poor in South Korea , than live as a king in North Korea . Hope he has a happy rest of his life

[@honeyganyu6146]

The Narrator kinda sounds like Gordon Ramsay and when I thought if that, I can’t unhear it-

[@nikiedmonds6236]

Nice looking young man...I'm so glad he survived...I wish him well and hope he finds peace 🙏🏽

[@aaaaaa-hh8cq]

❤

[@Y0utub3me]

Hope he finds peace 🙏

[@jordana6720]

America would be lucky to have someone so brave come visit. He seems like a good guy. I cant imagine what he has been through. Him mentioning american doctors was really cool.

[@kanameow]

this dude looks like the long lost sibling of the guy who played the north korean protag in crash landing LMAO

[@emogirlchoco1234]

This should’ve been longer, I wanted to hear more from him and how he’s settling into life in s.Korea now

[@Emphasis213]

His name is Captain Ri, he was looking for his gf Se Ri in South Korea. They are happily dating now and meet up in Switzerland annually.

[@feedr]

UGHHHH YOU SPOIL

[@chiiv999]

Sounds like that Kdrama

[@brindleyadolphus4905]

wow ♥

[@saketviraj4872]

Imagine your own country being your enemy and other country saves