Why A North Korean Veteran was Shocked at her First Time in America

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Today we are going to talk about Kim Jeong-ah a North Korean defector from North Korea.
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[@dimpleAwesome1]

Her channel is following ☞ www.youtube.com/@tv-iv5ic

[@BrianKorth-nu7gw]

Don’t be sorry you were told to hate us. The truth is 99..9% of Americans feel bad for North Korean citizens and support their freedom.

[@randomamerican6320]

As a middle class White American from Tennessee, I can vouch this is a common sentiment to me and the friends I know. It's sad they're stuck in the old times.

[@wilmerbesitan1200]

Yeah

[@styrofoamandgasoline]

@Akin Khoo sure buddy.

[@Telcontar86]

New Englander here, basically everyone I've ever talked to about North Korea in my 2+ decades of being aware of the country's plight have been sympathetic of the way the people are treated. Support for the freedom of NK's citizens is the norm, in my small experience.

[@BrianKorth-nu7gw]

Akin Khoo most Americans are against war. Our government does some really terrible things. As an American I sincerely apologize for the Harm done by our government.

[@a.hollins8691]

I like that the "awkwardly hurrying because someone is holding a door for you that is too far away" thing transcends cultures.

[@jccowtown9759]

If I’m holding a door I always say, “No need to rush! Neither of us is in that much of a hurry.”

[@megandunnett7900]

@@jccowtown9759 especially if it is obvious that someone is struggling already. Them (laden down with shopping bags and children, or with a walker or wheelchair): visibly struggles to speed up. Me (holding this door because I have the time and it’s the right thing to do): don’t rush, I’ll be here when you get here (not in those exact words. But you get the gist)

[@shanedaviau5976]

Canadians like me will hold the until everyone inside and ready to order thier tim Hortons.lol

[@1manwalkingfreakshow]

The awkward hurry to the door so the one holding it doesn’t wait all day? That IS a pretty American phenomenon, isn’t it? 😊 🇺🇸

[@miguelmarquez4192]

@@shanedaviau5976 im american and get trapped holding the door for all of phoenix at In n Out Burger. Truly a phenomenon. Hold it for one, someone lifts the rock and suddenly im the butler hahaha

[@walkerlocker6126]

As an American, I hope she knows we hold no ill will towards North Korean citizens. We know you are all basically brainwashed and that you are not evil people. She never needs to apologize for her country, and we support her to the fullest in her endeavors as a free woman. Stay strong, my friend!

[@ClaimClam]

North Koreans were half right. She was pictured with the right wing heritage foundation which promoted Americas bloodthirsty barbaric Iraq war.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

those who were brainwashed to hate are not our enemy.

[@leonardnordenstrom1463]

UNITED STATES NAVY man. i was a one who was on the korean peninsula tracking north korean activity many years ago..

[@foley15136]

I wish that she didn’t feel the need to apologize. She doesn’t owe an apology. It wasn’t her that made everybody in NK learn and say negative things about the USA. It’s so nice to see her happy and enjoying family life in health and peace. It’s cool to hear her perspective and new experiences.

[@fireskycam9889]

It is North Korea's leader that is the problem, not the people.

[@joshuaaragon7110]

Leader(s), if NK’s officials were so concerned, you’d think they would of done a coup by now?

[@loganthesaint]

The leader is just as much a prisoner as the people.

[@mstandenberg1421]

The problem with embedded royalty/demagoguery is if they give it up, they can pay for their citizens’ freedom with their lives. Thus, monsters are trapped into remaining monsters, generation after generation on pain of death.

[@loganthesaint]

@Gideon de Jongh do you honestly believe that one man... one human, can control an entire population. No he can’t, however if that population believes he can... he’s just the face. Just like our president. No one human is in power even when they are in power.

[@commentfreely5443]

moral of the story, the cia have better food than 5 star

[@DrJones-nh4my]

They didn’t like her in North Korea because she has too much personality. How wonderful and funny. She’s really delightful.

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

no army in the world love you for having a personality.....

[@DrJones-nh4my]

@@cjvilleneuve1566. I wasn’t speaking about the army but yeah, ok. I get you.

[@graphite7898]

@@cjvilleneuve1566 This is very true. We the US may have a strong government but oh boy does it have it's internal issues with the treatment of soldiers.

[@Alwong888]

I was frowned upon while I was active duty US army because I was too happy. So, I left the US army and now I am even happier.

[@DrJones-nh4my]

@@Alwong888. I’m sorry this happened to you. Whoever didn’t want you to be happy was an @$$. I’m glad you’re doing good now. Things did turn around for you. 👍

[@frankhoffman3566]

It takes a foreigner - an immigrant like this woman - to remind us of what we cherish, what we believe and what we have.

[@Fusemoree]

Speak for yourself

[@frankhoffman3566]

@@Fusemoree... In this country, you may still hate whoever you want. Most Americans don't hate. Forgive us for not joining you.

[@danohanlon8316]

Three things. 1. I’m happy for this woman. 2. Having some familiarity with the Chinese and Japanese-both of whose cultures I respect-I actually fought alongside (South) Korean soldiers in Vietnam. This meeting of cultures was for me on one day only-but that was enough for me to gain a tremendous respect for (and as a whole: South and North) the Korean attitude towards soldiering. I mean, I was a Green Beret. I thought I was tough, but these guys who were all a foot shorter than I was *hiked me into the ground!* Tough as nails and able to carry loads heavier than mine, they just did not know what tired was! It’s been over fifty years since and I still cant believe what I saw that day. - Respect! 3. Contrary to what some might think, the Chinese, Japanese, (Vietnamese, Cambodian), and Korean languages all sound distinctly different-and for me, Korean sounds the nicest. As this woman demonstrates, it is musical and flowing. A pleasure to listen to.

[@canuck2444]

Chinese definitely sounds different. But before I started learning korean I had a hard time telling the difference between japanese and korean. I'd have to get lucky and hear one of the 20 some odd japanese words I knew at the time.

[@franceskronenwett3539]

​@@canuck2444Japanese sounds the prettiest to me.

[@jamesmasonaltair1062]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I agree, sir. Pound for pound, the Koreans are pretty hard. As a 1/4 Korean boy (born in '70 at Camp Page (K47), Korea), who got beat up by many full blooded Korean boys, I can attest to their toughness. My father was a youngish, O3, company CO and he held most Koreans in high regard. He never minded working with them. My father always said how tough the Korean soldiers were and how much he respected them. He was glad they fought with us in Vietnam. Also, sir, I want to thank you for your service. I cannot imagine what it must've been like to be SF in a bizarro, cluster f war like that. Much respect, sir.

[@franceskronenwett3539]

I have also heard that Koreans fought in the Japanese army in WW2.

[@dciccantelli]

@@franceskronenwett3539 Yes they did.

[@Atlas-wh2vg]

I honestly don’t hate these people, I just hate their leader solely.

[@zimnizzle]

Too bad that the rumors he died turned out to be a big nothing burger, though I hear his sister is just as terrifying.

[@diamondheat9]

@@zimnizzle worse actually

[@kuo8088]

I still hold out hope that one day they will be free

[@laura6954]

I hate our leaders too

[@jimtalbott9535]

I find that's the case the world over - China, Russia, NK, etc. - so much crap coming from their leaders.

[@dankrzmarzick5705]

It’s sad that she thinks she needs to apologize to Americans when she was brainwashed from a young age. So happy she found a way out.

[@kicoterie4227]

It’s weird feeling like you have to apologize for something you aren’t really responsible for huh

[@gregsteele2820]

It's because she takes individual responsibility for her actions, and isn't satisfied to blame what she does on external forces as if she were a victim.

[@Duplicitousthoughtformentity]

@@gregsteele2820 It’s dare I say it the most excellent form of accountability I’ve seen, and is deeply admirable. That said, it’s definitely not her fault but good on her. I hope she lives a peaceful life, and I hope for the liberation of North Koreans too.

[@ThatColtGuy]

@David Willis the whole world does now a days. Big tech has gotten too big that they brainwash everyone’s views on certain actions. Not going to bring politics into this but look at the liberals actions in the US literally canceling people for them being a conservative🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@ThatColtGuy]

@David Willis yea because your sentence makes total sense 🤦🏼‍♂️. The side I’m on actually cares about this country and doesn’t create riots against someone for being conservative(or opposite party). Your reaction shows how much of a joke yall are🤷🏼‍♂️.

[@ricksflicks-]

Love how much she likes when people hold open doors for her.

[@hawkeye7527]

As someone who despises physical contact, even I wanted to hug her. she sounded so remorseful and sincere. Coming to a position where you realize your view was wrong and being humble about it is very emotional.

[@kylelouthan4759]

It's like my dad said, Politeness costs you nothing and can gain you everything.

[@tv-iv5ic]

After all, Americans are cool. Thank you very much. I am very grateful for learning courtesy from you again.

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

@@tv-iv5ic Politeness is also a poison that socialists use. When people are allowed to say anything the price of that freedom is things you don't want to hear. I am more fond of an honest rude person than a polite liar.

[@jnitz1]

Your dad is a smart man

[@kylelouthan4759]

@@jnitz1 He is. most of the time lol

[@tv-iv5ic]

On my channel, six images of the North Korean fever video and English letter screen will be released every two hours from 12:00 on the 22nd. Please watch a lot.

[@apexshinbi638]

"My beliefs hadn't changed, I just didn't wanna die" Most NK quote I've ever heard

[@TheMaru666]

Even if they changed , since she probably doesn't want her friends and family there to be in trouble , she probably won't tell about that .

[@shork1847]

@@TheMaru666 don't a defector's relatives immediately get reduced to hostile class or placed in camps when the govt finds out they have defected?

[@Jupiter__001_]

@@shork1847 Yes, the whole family gets put in camps

[@CZghost]

​@@TheMaru666 I don't think that that doesn't change anything. She left the country. The thing is her family may be dead, probably executed not long after she left, and she won't know anything. If not executed, held in prison for sure. Remember, North Korea has no access to the Internet, at least not officially. I don't think her channel will ever reach officials inside the country, even if highest ranking politicians had access to the Internet. I guess North Korea isn't connected to the Internet at all, and if ever will be, I don't think they'll be able to keep up with the speed www is evolving now and their Internet will be probably stuck behind in the 90's. For comparison, China has access to the Internet (just their parent network is behind a huge proxy firewall that filters certain websites like Facebook, etc - that doesn't apply for VPNs outside China though), their technology is now way more advanced than in the rest of the world (only exception being probably South Korea or Japan). They went basically from technological mediveal age to future, very fast. One thing is China doesn't acknowledge any sort of patent, so they were able to copy previous patents and make them their own, making things faster and cheaper for export, while developing an improved technology for themselves. Remember, China is home to maglev - a magnetic levitation train - there are no rails, tracks are made of huge superconductor magnets and the train hovers above the ground. Because the only friction for the train is the air around it, and because the train is designed to be aerodynamic (so called "bullet train") the speed can rise up to 500 mph, which makes it effectively the fastest train on earth! Shanghai specifically is home to Maglev. You'll also see holographic displays and transparent screens in there, another evidence of technological advance. So how does it come that a communist/socialist country had developed so much in a very short span of time compared to the rest of the world? What makes Venesuela and North Korea so poor countries considering their socialist status? The answer is lack of import and lack of incoming technology. These countries have struggling economy and because their import is basically near zero, they do not have enough resources to catch up and keep up with the pace of current technology. Venesuela is maybe even worse case than North Korea, because not only it is a socialist country, but its government is fractioned and each district is ruled by gangs, terorizing own citizens just for vanity sake. North Korea actually at least tries to convincingly look like proper functioning country (though obviously struggling). Success of China actually comes from being able to catch up with current technology pace and eventually outrunning it.

[@siganteng1806]

She didn't wanna die but she left her family in NK to die 👏

[@garylynnisaacs5816]

Your story makes me realize how lucky we are to live as Americans . Sometimes we think it's bad because of this thing or that . Personally I did not know what bad was , until I read this . It makes me sad for all those suffering under such cruelty .and abuse .and now instead of bad when something is not exactly how I would like it to be . I feel gratitude at being a citizen of the greatest nation on earth , faults included . I'm truly glad you were able to get out .God bless you , you are free for a reason .

[@Mister_Pilot]

Exactly people don't appreciate this place enough. It may not be perfect but no place is after all.

[@veziculorile]

You fell for this propaganda carrot so you think USA is good when it doesnt hardly compare to a developed EU country.

[@impact0r]

If you move from the US to Europe you will have a similar experience to her moving from North Korea to the US. "greatest nation/country on Earth" is the same thing NK citizens think.

[@secularargument]

@@impact0rnah. Europe is great and all, but nothing compares to the US. I worked in Löhne for 6 years, spent time in the UK and Spain before moving back to Texas. Nothing compares to the flawed USA. 🇺🇸

[@impact0r]

@@secularargument I agree nothing compares to the US, but not in a good way. You have no democracy: gerrymandering, electoral college, under-representation of populous states - all just so that in any elections republicans stay relevant over the real ~30% support - otherwise they’d never get any power. You have predatory extortionist ring posing as a healthcare system: basic checkups cost thousands, operations hundreds of thousands or millions. Injured people do everything to avoid being taken to a hospital because it will ruin them for life, unless they have a top-job with great private health cover, but even so, with ridiculous deductibles. All this is either completely free, or costs peanuts in Europe. Hell, even in Venezuela, or the Orc-land called Russia, ffs. You have comically bad public education system producing throngs of ignoramuses having absolutely no clue about geography, history or natural sciences - all contributing greatly to the most worldwide stereotype ever: “American = moron”. Your social programs are a mockery, which is evident if you drive through Philadelphia, Appalachia or LA, passing hordes of homeless, or drug-zombified people. Only warzones can rival the number of your mass shootings, because a bunch of retards can't read your own constitution (because of your education system, no doubt) and think it is a great idea to have virtually unrestricted access to firearms (automatics, ffs). And religion: ~90% of your population believes in a god-monster from a sub-bar bronze age mythology, and try to elect public officials who will enact the laws according to his anti-human immoral “wishes” - just like Saudi Arabia, Mauritania or Afghanistan. You even have “in god we trust” on your money! And MickeyMouse-forbid a politician comes out as someone who doesn’t believe all that - he instantly becomes unelectable. Your freedoms and opportunities is a left-over myth from the 19th century and maybe somewhat 1950s-80s. Sure, you are number 1 in military (so is North Korea), tech industry (so is South Africa in diamond mining), and you have kick-ass landscape (which has nothing to do with your nation). But as far as the society/nation goes (which is the most important), you are basically a third-world country (sometimes even worse). No wonder most Americans who move to Europe for a few months want never to go back and produce hundreds of youtube vids after visiting home, titled “Why I’d never move back to the US”. So yeah, nothing really compares to the US.

[@Alistair.Althea]

I don't normally ever say I'm proud of America. My country is going downhill. But when I say I love my country, I mean the nature. The amazing landmarks and national parks of beauty. I mean the people that are good, who believe in love is love, and actually want to treat those different with respect. The ones that have that bigger heart and are kind. We are not perfect. But when I DO say i love my country, that is what I mean. I'm so glad that she had a positive experience and that she was able to experience this kindness!! Kim Jeong-ah, I hope one day NK will be free and able to thrive not just survive. Thank you for doing these interviews

[@andewr6398]

It’s incredible to see how these gestures that are considered small and insignificant in western culture can make such a grand impact in ones perception of America

[@paulcoy6081]

Joy Lee yeah nk people can not see the out side of the world so they just have to listen to their leaders and believe them.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Wait til she experiences Canada!

[@ballislife9834]

@@paulcoy6081 nah, deep down they don't give a fck about him but they have no choice.

[@MissesWitch]

I don't get that in England too, So it would be significant to me too

[@ix7958]

@@ballislife9834 yeah deep down, but in the immediate moment we're also like *fuck it let's be kind for no reason*

[@rich1051414]

"The hardest moment was when I realized the Americans aren't the barbarians. I receive sympathy I do not deserve, nor would I return in kind if it was me. I was the barbarian all along. That is the hardest part." That is basically what the North Korean defector I met in college said about it, finishing in tears.

[@rich1051414]

@elviade Money, power and fear.

[@Demobot1]

@elviade Try watching Downfall on Amazon Prime. Some people are just dedicated to an ideology that they can't see any other way.

[@brianbarcus5853]

@elviade They remain loyal because their families safety back home is dependent on their loyalty. NK actually has people working in other countries and sending the paychecks back to NK government while they threaten their families safety if the checks don't arrive on time. They are so scared for their families in NK that they won't even talk about it.

[@filthycasual8187]

@ScepticalCynic You can only enforce communism through an authoritarian regime, so yeah...

[@elliegonzales8212]

I guess she never met Trump cultists...her perception would change immediately.

[@ryankaim1893]

Just hearing what this lady had to say has made me tear up. I have nothing but the utmost respect for someone who can reflect upon the world they were taught to hate and realize that even the most miniscule of things are things to appreciate. Its hard as an American to truly take in what we have, and even in the political climate we see full of divide, deep within we are all people looking out for each other. God bless you and thank you.

[@jdsheleg8332]

I can't get enough of this lady! Keep bringing her back.

[@heath6802]

How horrible this sweet lady felt the need to apology as if she is to blame, I’m glad she’s well and out of that hell hole of a nation

[@Userhandle7384]

This is how Asians often think, having to apologize for the behavior of their group. It’s not just North Koreans, it’s a cultural thing... I’m Asian American so I understand why but I’m more individualistic in my thinking regarding this. It’s not her fault.

[@wsmith4906]

Hell hole of a nation? According Western"progressives" NK is a "progressive" nation because they are socialist(communist) Inside every "progressive" is a totalitarian screaming to get out.

[@voidgalaxy1838]

@@wsmith4906 Who is saying this???

[@thiswowzer3217]

@@Userhandle7384 it's not but it is. She has to apologise for the things she did wrong because even though she was brainwashed the things someone do that are bad keep being bad. She's a really respectable person for realizing (not many people does).

[@sifibruh7055]

@@thiswowzer3217 I don't know Japan and their people I have met to this day are always apologizing for their acts in ww2

[@atheadax]

She's such a sweet woman, I'm so glad that she finally has freedom. edit: WHY IS EVERYONE ARGUING CHILL OUT

[@NicotineRosberg]

If North Korea was of major interest to the US they would have invaded that country by now but America only invades when they can get something from that country

[@XCalibur_EX]

@@NicotineRosberg and yet americans would still call the government monsters for doing so, and it's not so easy, NK is backed by China, so invading NK would cause a huge war Between the US and China

[@atheadax]

@@NicotineRosberg Uhm no, that's not true. The only time we've ever invaded was during wartime to win over our enemies. (e.g. Okinawa, Japan)

[@paulwilson4636]

Why is she still in their uniform?? Its a bs video

[@XCalibur_EX]

@@atheadax we didn't exactly- invade Japan

[@victorcontreras9138]

And a salute to you for your bravery and determination. You are very welcome in our country!

[@dingleberryjim4456]

She’s the one that deserves a standing ovation for all the crap she’s been through

[@DeinosDinos]

I love that she didn't dress up her reason for defecting, saying that 'if they had given me a pension I probably would have stayed'. That honesty is respectable.

[@messer21]

It’s her home, family etc.. she lost and risked everything. Hard to imagine

[@3Rayfire]

I also appreciate that she had such good humor about it. At that second she was any person complaining about not getting paid enough at their job, not someone talking about escaping a totalitarian country in the name of survival.

[@PurpleObscuration]

I wish that she would visit a VA hospital, especially the VA hospital in Long Beach California, her opinion may change just a little after how our veterans are treated in the US. I served in the US Marine Corp several decades ago, when I decided to register as a veteran my SRB was nowhere to be found so I have not been able to register for VA benefits, that was a blessing in disguise. I live in Provo Utah so I used my social security benefits, I see a very good doctor at the Utah clinic that's associated with the university of Utah, I wait no longer than ten minutes to see a doctor twice a year and is very through, no complaints at all.

[@GARBO96]

@@PurpleObscuration a VA hospital, a homeless shelter, the streets almost anything other than what the military wanted to show her, would have shown her the harsh reality. I moved from New York City to the San Francisco area both of which have extremely high homelessness rates I used to do a lot of volunteer with the homeless you'd be surprised how many of them are veterans at least in New York it was easily 30% of the people I'd see

[@Autumn.04]

@@PurpleObscuration I'm sure she knows that the U.S is no heaven but yeah it'd be nice to see.

[@airmanjoe]

As an American I hope we can be worthy of her impression of us.

[@whitealliance9540]

I believe we are moving in that direction. Especially after covid. Its kinda bringing the best out of us

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@whitealliance9540 Yeah... no...

That's a worthy cause, indeed.

[@queencerseilannister3519]

@@whitealliance9540 Best out of us!?? We haven't been this divided since the Civil War era.

[@alexojideagu]

Not with that Fat Orange Buffon in charge

[@skiptrace1888]

Wow! I salute her. What a brave and determined person. Can,'t imagine what she went through, but her shinning spirit shines brightly! Wish her all the best!

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

She made an excellent point...if the person isn’t close to the door, don’t hold it open for them. Unless they look like they actually need the help. Often times when people do this for me, it forces me to run. I don’t mind it but there are people out there who might. Besides, it’s not hard to open a door. And what she said about size...there’s also a big difference between North Koreans and South. South Korean males are almost 10cm taller on average. In fact, the average South Korean male is only 1cm shorter than the average American male. This wasn’t always the case. Proper nutrition makes you grow. Who’d have thought?

[@primaaerilyn4640]

I'm glad she didn't meet Karen when she's visiting USA

[@slim6476]

right lmao

[@ILKBNS]

IDK that might still happen, I know of more then one Karen. I know of at least two, one with blue hair and another with orange hair.

[@zacharykim295]

Karens wouldn't be interested. To them, they have bigger fish to fry

[@noorindra5150]

Lmaoo

[@timesthree5757]

@@zacharykim295 like wanting to see the manager.

[@miriamroberts7558]

As an American I do not feel like I need an apology from any North Koreans. They are simply believing what they are taught. Just like we all do. Education and an interest in learning the truth will do all of us a lot of good. There's always another side to every story and I want to be as open to listening as this brave woman is!! I'm so glad she's free now and able to make her own choices and learn the truth to her questions in life!!!

[@rccarothers]

Well said!

[@zerotodona1495]

Which is why you should home school children or monitor what the liberals teach them.

[@thewildcardperson]

@Whompy Whomperson so you can keep rigging elections just like North Korea

[@negitivebike3169]

What did he do

[@negitivebike3169]

@Whompy Whomperson and where did you here it

[@kuyajohnny8506]

I was a farmworker as a kid in the late 60's and early 70's when I was in grade school. I have seen watched our country grow. America is the only country in the world that dose not have a race. We are a melting pot form every country. I am happy that you got to visit and had a great time here. I give you and the others that escaped NK much respect and hope you will have good lives.

[@Leviwosc]

Canada and Australia are also melting pots. ;-)

[@dreamingblue3939]

I know the U.S. is far from perfect, but things like this make me proud of my country. I'm really happy she felt welcome and respected here.

[@Civa.]

Every country far from perfect

[@gxthblxde]

@@Civa. yeah but as a honduran I feel like this is the safest place in the world my dad was deported sadly before I even knew him

[@DR.Detroit11]

yes, we have something special here, and we should start acting like it! What makes a country great is not how rich it is, it's how kind and generous it can be. You need money to do that for sure, so there is a delicate balance and dance that needs to occur. Again, we have something special we have been given. Let's all work together to make America live up to her full potential.

[@Civa.]

@Blair Morpeth nope

[@lazytomakeaname4676]

@Blair Morpeth Jesus Christ the heck

[@MikaelMurstam]

The shame she feels for how she viewed Americans can't be faked.

[@bison5716]

Mike Airborne there was no proof that was actually said but he did call John McCain a loser but he never called all vets losers

[@bison5716]

Mike Airborne trump has treated veterans better than the Obama-Biden administration and I know that because my whole family in the the military and I’m in the wrong process of joining my self

[@spooky4223]

@@bison5716 this country doesnt care vets. Only family, friends and the vet community care. The military doesnt even care.

[@bison5716]

Spooky a lot of people in this country care about vets but a lot of people don’t care about the vets it’s a 50/50 split

[@lightninggaming016]

@@bison5716 Obama ? Righttttttt

[@brianingle7535]

An officer in the North Korean army. What a completely life changing event this had to be for her. Everything she ever knew/ever taught was shattered before her face in real time. Wow, just wow.

[@charlesbaker931]

I loved listening to your speech about America. We absolutely love freedom and wish that the good people in the DPRK could experience true freedom.

[@1lxpg]

To be honest not all Americans are kind or fair, but the overwhelming majority are. That is the difference

[@amak1131]

Its the same everywhere, honestly.

[@alaricblack9788]

Absolutely. We're like anyone else. Even when we're called barbarians and savages or invaders - there's some truth to that, at least for me. I enjoy MMA, the wilderness and my country has invaded places during times of war, sometimes even immorally. We're not perfect.

[@MrSlanderer]

@@alaricblack9788 No one was asking about your interests, so cool your horses.

[@alaricblack9788]

@@MrSlanderer My horse is always cool. Why, what does your horse do that's so uncool?

[@jacksonperez5615]

99.8%

[@jkl799]

It breaks my heart that she was so surprised and touched by our empathy or respect for others. I wanted to hug her.

[@saitamacraft5322]

Respect

[@j_g9109]

I’ve thought “I want to hug her” in every video I’ve seen her in. She’s just such a strong, beautiful woman who has seen too much, suffered too much; it hurts my heart.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Countries lie about each other for political control. India calls Pakistan terrorists when they're striving for peace and the people are amazingly hospitable, the US demonizes all kinds of countries... Most people just want to raise a family in peace.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

@Eldritch Truth So? I guess you were born yesterday??? Hell, Trump's circus lawyer just tried to blame Hugo Chavez for voter fraud, post-mortem!

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

@Eldritch Truth Perhaps brush up on history for the last hundred years

[@tipennya]

OMG, I soooo thoroughly enjoyed her!!! Welcome to America! I hope she is able to build a wonderful life and enjoy her newfound peace and freedom!!

[@Leviwosc]

She lives in South-Korea. She only visited the US.

[@bertberw8653]

It's difficult not to cry

[@aliyahstinard3038]

It really makes you realize how much we take for granted here in America.

[@Quas1234567890]

@@niclas3672 i mean the US does protect your country, creates the meds you use, and allows you to be able to have the social saftey nets.

[@Quas1234567890]

@@niclas3672 First thanks for being civil. But the idea of a government run healthcare here wouldnt work and isnt fesible. I actually agree that phara companies on this side of the pond over charge big time. As to health care it has many reasons its not fesible here. 1. Our population is massive, around equal to the whole european continent give or take. 2. Our federlaised system doesnt allow for large governement to do things well. 3. Our public systems suck because thats how our politics is supposed to work. I think if states wanted to have state wide health care then sure they can try it.

[@Quas1234567890]

@@niclas3672 I admitt there are alot of problems. Personally im in what Europe you would call a liberal conservative, a Republican in the US, so i enjoy less governement. I also agree that there is corruption and that should be fixed. I think out large government problems stems from the fact that more government intrusion keeps businesses from running smoothly. As to the point about the states your right. But the point isnt for all the states to have a social healthcare system. Some could try it and if its works good for them if not then fine. I do not mean to call you iggnorant or any such thing but im not sure what they teach about in Europe about the American political system. The states are like mini countries and thus can do their own thing its a trial and error for what works politcally and what doesnt. I would imagine you are more of a Social Liberal in Europe? My applogise if im wrong.

[@JDP2104]

This woman was a truly oppressed person seeing America for the first time and being blown away by it. But now we have tons of people who've lived in America their whole lives and are complaining about how oppressed they are here. Can you believe it?

[@SavageGreywolf]

The thing that struck me is her talking about how we treat soldiers... I'm sure we seem better than North Korea, but we all know that homeless vets are a real problem here and sometimes we just turn away. Just because we're doing a bit better doesn't mean we should think we're superior.

[@nathanlawson313]

This goes to show, PEOPLE are the same all around the world. The only difference is governments and what propaganda those politicians teach.

[@tdistel]

Exactly

[@tv-iv5ic]

I sympathize. Thank you.

[@tv-iv5ic]

On my channel, six images of the North Korean fever video and English letter screen will be released every two hours from 12:00 on the 22nd. Please watch a lot.

[@throughhumaneyes7648]

Agreed, we hear so much about how people are terrible in American media these days when i hear testimonies like hers i get all emotional. ngl, i cried a little xD

[@mikemondano3624]

If people were the same, she wouldn't have been surprised.

[@Cryptech1010]

This lady is very intelligent and excellent at getting her message across by using personal life experiences.

[@davidhill9550]

Your very brave lady wish you the better world and new life

[@tokumei1282]

"In every speech there wasn't someone who didn't cry" - Jeez I believe her, I'M tearing up listening to this

[@the83rdtrombonist60]

SAME!

[@q-tip4723]

It really does remind you how lucky we are to live in a nation of opportunity and liberty.

[@lilacpen8678]

It's accounts like this that make me genuinely glad I was born in America. I may mock it, and it is by no means undeserving of criticism, but we have it so much better than so many people, and I think putting things in that perspective helps a lot when it comes to maintaining a positive outlook.

[@dovakuh3810]

The USA is one of the worst countrys in my opinion. I would rather go to the DPRK instead, at least they got free healthcare there. Lol

[@eddiesanchez1899]

@@dovakuh3810 How is that free healthcare working out for the people starving to death?

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

@@dovakuh3810

[@porshaa1665]

@@dovakuh3810 We have amazing healthcare the price s just way too overblown and exploitative. The quality is prob better than the DPRK and you wouldn't have to wait long like you would with universal but I agree its a problem doesn't mean its the worst though.

[@brigidtheirish]

The great thing about the USA is you *can* mock it and not get in trouble.

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

I've just been the US and I was stunned how polite people were. From South Africa.

[@vsk2377]

I wanted to hug her when I heard her voice break. She doesn't need to blame herself or apologize for her nation, she was only doing what she was taught

[@alvallac2171]

*nation. She (to fix your comma splice run-on) *taught.

[@zill0678]

@@alvallac2171 r u seareeus i dont no y u need two bee on evar won coment i be feelin u dis respeced peepole.

[@vsk2377]

@@alvallac2171 that was unnecessary. I write the way I speak, and try to pay attention to my punctuation even in youtube comments. I truly do not see the need for more punctuation in my previous comment.

[@TanyaQueen182]

me too

[@lastyhopper2792]

@@alvallac2171 it's just a comment on social media, not an author trying to write a book you know.

[@red4mario]

Talking about B2: “It’s the scariest because even NK doesn’t know it’s entered NK.” North Korea: *what*

[@thecodemaster2503]

America has a lot of stuff other countries do not know about

[@bobenne8]

hol' up

[@earlwarner4404]

@@thecodemaster2503 The American military has stuff American civilians have zero clue about.

[@armorer94]

@@thecodemaster2503 America has a lot of stuff even Americans don't know about. The stuff they're willing to talk about publically is 20 years behind what we actually have.

[@sgardner4313]

@@armorer94 I've believed this for a long, long time. In fact, I once hypothesized it might be even further than that. Could you imagine if we have weapons 35 years more advanced than what's known? What the F kind of weaponry do we have?!

[@Flowshow88]

Thank you to all the people who have served our country and double thank you to those who did/do it by choice ❤

[@solgudman1439]

A great story. The US should do more for their veterans who have served this great country. Welcome to the US. We are happy you are here!

[@dadoody]

Americans have it good. Too bad a lot of Americans don't understand that.

[@oldblood_eyes]

they take it for granted unfortunately.

[@djsonicc]

That's not necessarily American thing, it's a human nature. When you have it good, you don't necessarily go every day being obsessed with how good you have it until you don't have it.

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

As good as it is, there are areas where it could be better. We should always look at ways that we can be better still and strive to get there. We should never accept that things now are "good enough".

[@oldblood_eyes]

@@strangeworldsunlimited712 i think what he is talking about is Americans who just think the U.S. sucks. taking the good shit for granted.. Americans who appreciate the country but know there are still problems are still Americans who understand they have it good.

[@flummoxedcurmudgeon680]

@@oldblood_eyes like the ones who burn our flag😢

[@Josh-bb3xi]

"The only thing I learned about America was that they're murderers and barbarians." "What's a 'barbarian'? 'Non-Romans,' said the Romans, being invaded by non-Romans."

[@JayJayGamerOfficial]

History of the entire barbarian, I guess

[@rileybright-canton6888]

@elviade It would have cost untold amounts of blood regardless, and probably wouldn't have worked given the political situation at the time. I suppose there is solace in the fact that eventually, all nations must fall. It's sad to see the good ones go, but that's the price we pay to get rid of the bad ones.

[@dommydgreat]

RIP roman empire.. Errrrr, actually just half of it The other half is just fine But it's not in rome anymore So let's give it a new name

[@EternalDensity]

You could make a religion out of this.

[@Josh-bb3xi]

This is the good part of youtube.

[@Freedom2x462]

Our freedom doesn't come free, we fight for freedom, many lives are loss just for one idea. Freedom ! I hope for your country too

[@JJ-si4qh]

2:55 This level of empathy and honesty is heart-warming.

[@albinjohnsson2511]

North Koreans are among the most impressive people on earth. They have been raised in a extremely poor and isolated environment. Yet, they all seem so intelligent, compassionate, and kind. They radiate warmth. I feel so incredibly bad for their situation. It is so sad that an entire people can be controlled by a single lunatic family.

[@sagalindhe]

There are broken ones too. But if you grew up that way and then got to experience what US has to offer, I bet you would shine too

[@danpanderson]

There is a lesson for us there about not taking what we have for granted and being thankful to who really has given it to us!!

[@karlhilton6641]

Wake up.

[@kayem3824]

@@danpanderson Who gave it to you?

[@sto4713]

I couldnt agree with you more! Koreans in general (Both North and South) are wonderful ppl I have the joy of getting to know several over my life and found them humble, hard working and caring. If given a chance North Korea could be another South Korean success story.

[@TanyaQueen182]

When she starts tearing up saying she felt the need to keep apologizing. No, you don't owe us an apology. You were brainwashed and that is NOT your fault. I'm so glad to hear you were able to defect and live your life the way you deserve. As a strong, free, beautiful woman. I have so much respect for you I cannot find the right words. Thank you for this video.

[@inyobill]

Exact, what you said.

[@jasonolson3133]

True

[@mikey980610]

exactly,

[@amberg4131]

The people are innocent victims; it’s the govt. hearing her story 😢wow. I wonder what her favorite food was coming to SK and the US. Bacon? Cheeseburger? Pizza😅

[@tristan_840]

And also the fact that she quickly realized and accepted the reality

[@Mrs.Puzzicat]

Thank you for coming to America, we are a land of diverse people, we understand oppression and want all people to be free. We came here to leave that part of the world to make things better for the future

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

This testimony of a North Korean defector military officer is fascinating. 😮

[@doreenhurley938]

One part that made me REALLY sad is how she was SO impressed by how well the veterans are treated, most of the time those Pensions aren't enough to come close to living on, the VA hospitals are always understaffed so the care is not where it should be for them, .... BUT she did said NK veterans get nothing so I guess a little is better then nothing

[@eycran]

Pensions are kinda broken in the US but if you do it right you can get the right amount of money. For example, my dad was in the marines special forces ( I'm talking about some ghost recon stuff here). When he got out and then to get his pension for loss of hearing and leg damages etc. They denied him because almost all of his records were classified. He fought to get them fixed and eventually got his full pension. Also, the trick is to make a huge deal about something and they usually will pay you more (one of my dad's friends did this.) But most of them don't because they got to look "tuff". The government will not pay you more if you don't ask for more so if you don't make a big deal about it they will pay you a very low amount.

[@ratherbfishing455]

I talked to a retired veteran and he said that he liked the doctors at the VA hospital. However, he was from a poor family and probably never went to a good doctor.

[@ryanjensen1945]

Also consider that the standards of medical treatment in America are leagues ahead of NK; even the low-quality (by American standards) care from veterans' hospitals is better than what anyone except powerful politicans can get in North Korea.

[@Jimraynor45]

American veterans get plenty of benefits, probably too many. And if they were injured while in the military, like they stubbed a foot or something?! They will be considered disabled and get money for the rest of their lives! Also, saying va hospitals are understaffed is like saying the dmv is understaffed. Maybe it is, maybe it isnt, but the main problem is that's a bureaucracitic nightmare! And if you think our veterans get so little, consider how much we spend on them. Its probably close to trillions! If you don't think were getting our moneys worth, consider maybe the problem isnt that we aren't giving veterans more, but maybe the real problem is that government is corrupt and ineffective...think about it

[@ratherbfishing455]

@@Jimraynor45 I don't think they get enough. Did you serve?

[@SmugCanadian]

It's actually a little mind blowing seeing a perspective like this who thinks that western troops are treated so good when many people in the west think our soldiers are not helped enough after, very humbling.

[@printingwithlue4310]

Right?!?!? I deal with the VA 😑 Had a physical last June(2020)... The follow up is this September(2021). Hope they aint nothing wrong with me!!! But then I watch this video and im like.... Meh... My problems aint THAT bad I guess. 😜🤣 this lady is awesomesauce for sure.

[@AmberyTear]

Dude, you should see how terribly Russian veterans are treated. It's a fuckin disgrace!

[@jerff]

This is crazy to me too. I feel like vets are treated like dirt in the US....especially with regard to any kind of safety net (from the government they served) for outstanding physical and, almost more importantly, psychological problems. To hear her say this...wtf is happening elsewhere!?!?

[@upthedown1]

Smug - it's relative. A matter of perception depending on your own circumstance.

[@MrLarryLicious]

Do you include western-Europe? Because I’ve never heard somebody complain about this in my country, maybe it’d different than the rest?

[@BigDogDaddyD]

Thank you so much for sharing this. We take so many things for granted here in the U.S.

[@mutecommercials]

I love hearing stories like these because my family escaped Romania back in the 80s, and hearing stories like this are always touching.

[@GanjaGuard420]

omg I was laughing so hard when she told the story of the American man who held the door for her, but was so large he was blocking it! Classic.

[@estelaangeles2346]

Ladies can hold the door

[@GanjaGuard420]

@@estelaangeles2346 of course! I just grew up in the south (USA) and it is common for anyone to hold the door for the next person. Whether it is man or woman, or the person at the door is man or woman. But I have also seen some BIG southerners who should maybe just go last. :D

[@MarioMonte13]

@@estelaangeles2346 That's fantastic, but that wasn't being questioned.

[@timtimtimmay4654]

...yet some here would call that "toxic masculinity"

[@dancinganimals.]

@@GanjaGuard420 as someone from the Midwest we do the same

[@exidy-yt]

I am Canadian and when I was a kid, I had a Korean friend, and to me entering their home was almost like entering a new country, from the all-pervasive smell of kim-chi to the grandparents living with their kids and grandkids, and at the age of 7 not knowing alot about the world, and i mistakenly called him Chinese. He reacted angrily and said he was NOT Chinese, he was Korean! I had to go home and ask my parents what a korean is, LOL. I can only imagine how much more severely disorienting, especially to an adult, making the culture shift from the enclosed cult-like society of North Korea first to South Korea, and then to America it must have seemed like travelling to another planet, one you've been told hates the earth and wants to enslave it all. Wow. My metaphorical hat off to all North Korean defectors for having the guts to know what's right and what's wrong, and taking the step to leave even though you know there will be consequences for any family you leave behind. It takes a big brass pair of balls to do that, no matter what gender you are. /salute

[@nicol.7738]

@elviade Uh, the Japanese have historically always been the ones to “take a lot” from Korea, first of all. And we have a distinct culture and identity that doesn’t involve any elements of the Japanese OR Chinese, so yes, we’re our own fucking unique nation. It’s pretty racist that white people will recognize the French, the Russians, the British, etc as completely unique cultures but try to view Asians in the most homogenous lens possible.

[@GekoHayate]

@@nicol.7738 A lot of non-Europeans have the same view of Europe, that its homogenized and all white people are the same.

[@lillianb1516]

I'm Korean american, and my family has a problem with racism towards other asians that arent korean. My (100 percent korean) uncle has been very racist towards chinese people during this whole pandemic and would certainly freak out if you thought he was Chinese. I couldn't care less, i would be happy to explain that I'm korean if someone was curious lol.

[@exidy-yt]

@@lillianb1516 Yeah, there is a lot of historical aggression between China and Korea. Also Japan and Korea for that matter. Many older Koreans still have a chip on their shoulders inherited from their own parents/grandparents who lived during an actual period of conflict. Fortunately it's been long enough that the younger generations, born in peace and with modern information at their fingertips don't give a damn any more then the descendants of French Canadians (like me) give a damn our great-great grandparents lost to those of British Canadians. If enough of the world can stop fighting long enough, all the old prejudices will die and we'll finally be a world at peace. At least I hope so.

[@liquid6901]

When I was in grade school I had several Vietnamese friends. Of course the first thing we did was exchange curse words!

[@Enigma8750]

This speech has made me proud of my country again. Not since 9-11 have I heard a more inspiring sentiment of respect of the USA. Thanks and welcome to the USA, ma'am. I salute you too.

[@J.Wade87]

Someone hug this lady for me!

[@MissDaisyTheRacoon]

It's a shame that North Koreans will never see this video, and in most cases will never know what the real world outside of the hermit kingdom is like.

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

Well, you know Kim and his goons have definitely seen it. Luckily for her, Kim doesn't have Putin's resources or spy network. As it seems she's worked with the US government I'd imagine she has (had) some degree of security detail. But yeah, I agree, the people who need to see this likely never will.

[@willong1000]

It is indeed a shame; and that realization, I'm sure, is a major reason for the tears that Kim Jeong-ah observes among her audience members. Perhaps a greater shame is that this video is not viewed in every classroom in America. It confounds me that so many of our comfortable educators and other "elites" want to start us down the slope into Socialism and Communism out of simplistic, sophomoric ideologies.

[@sonyafirefly3879]

Actually, smuggled media is a thing there thanks to the tiny size of usb sticks.

[@DonnaCPunk]

Some people in other countries need to see this as well. America being top of the list. We have problems, I will not deny, but this lady is speaking on a God Tier level of issues. We need to be careful not to allow our leaders to bring the US anywhere near this, whether they be Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or all parties inbetweene.

[@zodiack2021]

Good that they don’t see it, she might be in danger if they do

[@dinosaurwithcake1256]

"Black Swan" that has to be the most terrifying name ever for an aircraft...

[@romanfesas9721]

The taliban have a nickname for an American plane called the A-10. They're name for it is "The Hand of God". how terrifying

[@dinosaurwithcake1256]

@@romanfesas9721 woah, that's scary...

[@talltroll7092]

@@dinosaurwithcake1256 Back in the Bad Old Days of the Cold War, the Soviet troops called it the Devils Cross. The A-10s specific mission was to start tearing up Soviet armoured units as they came through the Fulda Gap into W Germany, for the 4 - 7 days they could expect to keep flying for

[@concon6012]

There was this other airplane as well called the “Momma’s Chancula” It soared through the skies rampaging my toy soldiers. May their lives be in the hands of god. 😔

[@ALI3NAM]

@@concon6012 The saddest loss

[@gerhardtmuller7439]

she's got such an easy sense of humour. i'm sure she gets her chuckles through the day

[@lorettawilson7264]

I did cry listenibg to you...I'm American....I have the MOST Highest Respect for you...I am happy that you have been able to come to America !!!

[@SAVikingSA]

It must be mind bending to be taught that you're superior to a nation and then finding out that the nation you're supposed to hate could squash you like a bug.

[@sandwichwizard846]

@User Name in theory, we still could. It’s the repercussions that deter the US from doing so.

[@anitawarner103]

China would find it difficult to come to a decision today about intervening. There is a huge difference today as opposed to the Korean War. China is "even moreso than many other countries" reliant on the U.S. market and consumer. China needs the US more than the reverse. It's much easier for us to find trade partners to fill that demand such as India than it is to find another consumer market even a fourth of the U.S. Intervening in another US NK conflict would cause irreparable damage to China's exporter national economy. We would be economically set back temporarily until the defense production act took full effect and we found other exporters.

[@toasters634]

@@everybodycallsmesir 🤷‍♀️🤷🤷‍♂️

[@TheGuyWithTheSniper]

It's heartbreaking to think about how isolated North Korea is - how children born there are prisoners from the moment they're born, robbed of their futures and indoctrinated to hate the outside world. I'm glad there are those who've been able to break free and defect. Hopefully one day all of North Korea can be free.

[@fuzekle]

@@comrade6947 I dont think the USA will do anything. Most likely North Korea is gonna destroy itself from the inside. Even the soldiers are starving.

[@wasifzakwan8722]

@@fuzekle It is just a matter of time before even the soldiers have enough.

[@SM-ys8lw]

@@fuzekle in the event the u.s. can invade north Korea without China getting involved, they will take it

[@q-tip4723]

@@SM-ys8lw Honestly, that's the only reason the UN Human Rights council can't do anything. China is one of the core 5 nations that founded the UN. Any decision like intervention/invasion would require an unanimous vote. China being an ally of the DPRK, they will shoot it down everytime!

[@SM-ys8lw]

@@q-tip4723 china is not an ally of the DPRK, they view them as a buffer zone so western democracy isn't on their border

[@thomasjohnston5817]

please tell her i thank her for her service. serving your country is always a respect.

[@TheDeadman419]

Whenever I tell people that I'm proud of America, I never mean the government. That's actually the part I'm most ashamed of. What makes me proud are the people. Flawed, annoying at times, but ultimately I like to think a lot of Americans have bigger hearts than you'd believe. Of course that could be a side effect from all the burgers and bbq, but I wouldn't change that about us.

[@alexandercuevas6783]

Amen. I could not have worded it better. o7

[@Bmoney277]

Amazing!

[@a-10warthog23]

Damn, that's a great way to put it mate.

[@Bradley_Stein]

This!

[@inforism.]

this put a genuine smile on my face.

[@KevinRAAMAAAGE]

It's sad that a victim feels they have to apologize.

[@ivanivonovich9863]

She apologises because she has been deceived all her life to believe the political propaganda of the NK regime. But this is not HER fault. The fault lies with the NK leadership. Freedom of Speech, freedom to hold a different view from your governments, freedom to criticize the government, freedom of the press are all the difference in the world! The orange ogre would have everyone believe that the "fake news" as he calls it, is always wrong. Try to disagree in NK that way and see where it gets you.

[@zombiegameruk]

@@ivanivonovich9863 ffs, is there anything you won't try and spin around to orange man bad 🙄

[@meleardil]

@@ivanivonovich9863 So, when the President enters the demilitarized zone (practically risking his life) just to bring N.K. closer to the rest of the world, you hate that too, because you are just are demented as brainwashed (also by communists) as this woman was while she served in the military. The difference is, that you hate and defile the US while living in privilege and prosperity, you very well know the truth and YOU will never apologize. We understand and pity her. You, there is nothing to be empathize with...

[@monkeycircus509]

@@meleardil No, we hate that he's so easily swayed by "very nice letters" and that he admitted to "falling in love" with a murderous dictator, when in the campaign leading up to his presidency all he did was moan about how the Black man in the White House kowtowed to dictators. We don't hate him for his imaginary successes. We hate him because he did what no other DPRK leader had been able to do since the Armistice- managed to get DPRK a seat on the world stage, and validation by the most powerful military in the world. Trump played right into North Korea's hands by going to visit them- twice. Gestures mean a lot, and his actions spoke louder than his words. We hate him for his hypocrisy.

[@meleardil]

@@monkeycircus509 Wow! A REAL answer. I honestly did not expect one. Thank you! Answering to that... I understand what you are saying, and you are right, that he practically validated the N.K. leadership with his visits. but... really... what are the options? Keep opposing them with grandiose postures? Putting sanctions on top of sanctions? Those actually punish the general population, and the inner party feels NOTHING of it. Such "general punishments" work only on democracies, where the suffering people than vote out the bad politicians. But N.K. is the most brutal dictatorship there is. People there are brainwashed and enslaved. What did it accomplish in the last decades to make them suffer more? so, unless you are willing to invade N.K. with overwhelming military might and "liberate" it by force, there is NOTHING accomplished by painting them evil. Their communist leaders ARE evil, and the people are beaten to submission, but you can not really punish the leaders, CAN you? How about cracking the nut by softening the shell a bit? Because the only way to make N.K. revolt if the wide population is exposed to information OUTSIDE of their government propaganda. I am not saying it will work better than what was done so far... but... Why not give it a try?

[@johanmeischke9189]

The courage of these poor people never ceases to amaze me

[@tonyfendex2558]

Now that you have freedom, I hope you can find all the happiness you deserve!!! It's nice to see a person from North Korea!!!

[@pfw4568]

Kim Jeong-Ah has such a wonderful personality. I wish her only the best!

[@tv-iv5ic]

Thank you. I'm curious about your profile picture. That picture is of North Korean Kim Il-sung's father, Kim Hyeong-jik. Who are you?

[@beingamultifandomstanisnteasy]

I think u need to give a reply to the first reply

[@pfw4568]

@@tv-iv5ic I am a european christian and found out about Kim Hyeong-jik when i read about North Korea. It is said, that he was a christian and even served as a Protestant missionary. Imagine your Son builds a totalitarian, atheist Regime after your Death and completly goes against the values you had. I really would like to know what Kim Hyeong-jik would have said to his son Kim Il-sung later if he would have survived. I pray for every North Korean that they will be free.

[@pfw4568]

@@beingamultifandomstanisnteasy No so fast. It's 6 am in the morning here

[@tv-iv5ic]

The photograph of Kim Il-sung's father, Kim Hyeong-jik, who drove North Koreans into pain, is a symbol of the dictator and the pain itself for the North Koreans. That Kim Hyung-jik is a Christian is a false propaganda that North Korea claims. Don't be fooled.

[@NoalFarstrider]

Imagine a scenario where this woman didn't have these good interactions... Because she definitely could of had some bad ones.... hope for everyone who reads this comment to try to be a better person tomorrow. Because you can't change what you've done today, but you can change tomorrow.

[@sonyafirefly3879]

I mean, she did go to Minnesota, which is like the tiny Canada of the USA.

[@almaz.8802]

True that'll made her think she was right about americans. she's lucky to meet the ones with sense

[@sonyafirefly3879]

@@almaz.8802 Bro, I just got out of an abusive relationship and this kind of crap talk is very reminiscent of it. America has its problems, but putting down her people Grima Wormtongue style is nothing short of manipulation. You can say what you want and you may even be an American. But I'm not listening to this kind of BS anymore.

[@almaz.8802]

@@sonyafirefly3879 I'm just agreeing with the guy's comment, my point is the same as his. I know not all americans are the same.. Sorry if it bothers you tho ?? You shouldn't be on the web if you're depressed or sumthin bruh it's full of horrible people it'll make you more depressed 😅

[@sonyafirefly3879]

@@almaz.8802 It's trendy to bash America these days. I'm done with it. Just makes the terrible people angry and loud and the decent people think they're spreading poison by existing. I'm not mad at you, so sorry for using your comment to vent. But I see this stuff everywhere. Feels like people are parroting each other like The Emperor's New Clothes.

[@Tophat1904]

She is expressing the laughing and happy sensation that she never had in N. K.

[@thomasbell7033]

Most Americans don't realize it, but our relatively good support for veterans is fairly new, only starting after WW II. Vets were often starving during the Great Depression.

[@noisaidno3520]

Just imagine the place NK would be with a leader like her.

[@stuckonaslide]

if she was the leader it wouldnt be north and south anymore

[@balls7828]

@@stuckonaslide it would just be *k o r e a no north or south just k o r e a*

[@NG-VQ37VHR]

It's not the leader that is the problem. It's the entire governmental system. Swapping him out with a nicer person wouldn't change anything for those people.

[@ShadowLynx777]

@@NG-VQ37VHR It'd still be better. Rn they think the kim family are decedents of god. No more kims = better NK

[@noisaidno3520]

@@NG-VQ37VHR surprise, their leader has supreme rule which means if she was in that position with that supreme rule she could change the entire government. Their leader is the problem.

[@adamkahn8645]

i absolutely LOVE just how bewildered she was that we Americans care about their well being over there, and that we care about their quality of life. its a beautiful thing when you can see a switch flip in their mind that completely destroys what they were taught growing up. i gotta admit, her completely genuine remorse for words she spoke long ago got me teary.

[@JohnWilliams-zu8wg]

Her whole life's story is tragically sad. She was an orphan, but in her army, she would help other soldiers see their families. Minimum service is 10 years in NK. She said that after the 10 years away, some soldiers or families dont recognize each other. She said that she only had her parent's graves to come home to. I could have bawled when she said that.

[@adamkahn8645]

@@JohnWilliams-zu8wg right?!

[@jadentianero9666]

@John SmithI’m a American and I can find it on a Map?

[@eterno2457]

@John Smith I don't think geographical knowledge is that important of a commodity. Nevertheless, most curriculums in America are mandated to include world geography, so unless you have asked every single American to find it on a map, then I suggest you stop with the unnecessary hate

[@wildbull5722]

What a strong woman I can imagine how hard it was for her to escape that country.

[@vanilla_sherbert]

I want to give this woman a hug

[@sheevpalps3846]

It’s wonderful to see so many North Koreans defectors with different personalities and jobs and lives, but one thing they all had n common was that they all knew what was going on in that country was wrong, and they escaped.

[@urmaker]

The thing that always gets me sad again; Some of their families might have been locked up for them being able to get out. Such an evil place. I hope we see the people become free in our lifetime. NK just sounds like a complete slave state. So disgusting.

[@merhona3472]

She literally said her ideology had not changed...she left for economic survival. So if NK economy was successful she would still be there!

[@georgemartin1436]

Very interesting to hear from the NK defectors. One thing I dislike is the channel making them wear uniforms that represent something they walked away from. Hang them on the wall maybe....they are uniforms of their past lives.......

[@sheevpalps3846]

@@georgemartin1436 I agree with you, and what I hope that maybe they agreed to wearing the uniform to better create the image the viewers want them to see. I hope they're not wearing it out of feeling obligated to do so.

[@sheevpalps3846]

@@merhona3472 True, but after she left the country, she realized how bad it is. Her ideology, as a previous enforcer of the North Korean state, has greatly changed as seen in the video. She left for economic survival, and she found something greater when she escaped: freedom.

[@jujuoliver6959]

Bless her, she is so bright funny and sparky. I bet she is a wow on the speaking circuits.

[@RickOShay]

Democracy is fragile and must be protected.

[@joelvelezjv76]

This maybe the cutest veteran, that uniform and her demeanor is of a older time but to know she was once considered an enemy but now a friend. The greatest weapon is not a balled up fist in anger but in giving open hands.

[@sulblazer]

Or diabetes...diabetes would be a great weapon....if it could be weaponized.

[@Helperbot-2000]

@@sulblazer mc donalds and burger king: "interesting"

[@capitancuba8962]

@@Helperbot-2000 "all bow before ronald mcdonald the tsar of McDonald's!"

[@Helperbot-2000]

@@capitancuba8962 "all hail the diabetes masters"

[@americansweetheart7171]

When she was talking about touring america and the respect she was shown... Nearly cried at her sincerity... I loved this video... Im glad she is free and able to share her experiences

[@alvallac2171]

*I'm *experiences.

[@americansweetheart7171]

@@alvallac2171 seriously have NOTHING better to do but spell check comments? Seeing that my point is able to be understood, im a fluent English speaking adult, and the punctuation in this comments isnt a necessity to understand my point..... i think you can get the stick your condescending nose elsewhere.... Bless your heart

[@forayz2385]

@@americansweetheart7171 *you'r

[@americansweetheart7171]

@@forayz2385 clearly you don't know english either...

[@forayz2385]

@@americansweetheart7171 *englis

[@koretmulder6316]

I watch Dimple videos on KZbin frequently, but this woman's are the ones that always touch me the most, and feel the most sincere.

[@cameronmckenna6939]

A great example of the internet bringing peace through education 😳🥳

[@markc312]

I’ve watched this about 20+ times in the past three years & I love listening to her perspective on us🇺🇸. Be kind to everyone no matter where they came from, kindness goes a long way…

[@rowan8342]

She doesn't need to apologize, she's such an inspiration.

[@stanleytipsword9560]

Hello I’m happy that you have found America to be friendly. If ever I see you I will hold the door open for you🌸

[@kiowablue2862]

My hat's off to you, sir.

[@tk7105]

That was probably the sweetest reply on this whole video

[@soul4880]

This comment is pure.

[@96Bysc]

Just hold the door open for everyone.

[@cindymoblo6008]

Nah...I want to give her a big hug!

[@SkanRashke]

We love you Kim Jeong-ah. Wishing you many happy years in free South Korea and many happy visits to America. And many birthdays with presents!!!

[@Skeeballman64]

I hope this person is living a happy and free life.

[@brandonkoh8361]

"If our country loses, we'll destroy earth" Yeah... Unfortunately, the ability to do that is not exactly rare.

[@user-bw9jo2iz5s]

@@annettefujii7331 Biden: it's already lost freedom

[@gutenstagl]

Its nice to know NK and the US are on the same page with that one

[@bsantos1182]

@@gutenstagl I think every big nation with nukes thinks like that if the day comes

[@gutenstagl]

@@user-bw9jo2iz5s Oh snap! Are you saying the status quo entails an absence of freedom?! Its like you're soooooo close to awareness...

[@wartide3long68]

@@bsantos1182 not necessarily. The country will most likely completely destroy its attacker before going out ( which is why nuclear warfare is not preferable)

[@Soulessdeeds]

When I was a soldier in the US Army I was deployed to Iraq 3 times. During those tours I saw the Iraqi's living in terrible conditions that were there long before we ever came along. I felt bad for them because their country is loaded with oil. But their leaders were all corrupt and only cared about their own ends. I always knew the US is a blessed nation. But actually seeing how people from a country like Iraq speak about and perceive the US is eye opening. And this woman reminds me of those kinds of conversations I had back then with the local Iraqi's. Its extremely sad that China is using the people of NK as a buffer zone against having a western nation on their boarders. They happily sacrifice the people of NK to their corrupt leaders just so they don't have a western influenced nation on their boarders like a unified Korea.

[@niko6248]

There’s so much good and evil in this world. There are even moments one feels so strong that you forget the other exist. Thanks for sharing that. I respect eveything that you’ve done for this nation.

[@spamh8r1007]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice!! You guys/gals in the military have my utmost respect and admiration.

[@tv-iv5ic]

China uses North Korea. The victims of that use are the North Koreans. Thank you.

[@nadhsani4724]

🙄🙄🙄

[@ivanivonovich9863]

There is way more going on in that relationship than one can see.