I Escaped North Korea. Ask Me Anything

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0:00 intro
0:42 why did you escape?
2:25 is the world what you expected?
3:38 are North Korean brainwashed?
6:02 what does the world not know?
8:45 is reunification possible?
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[@danielhe9131]

I feel so sorry for his little sister-that must’ve been terrible to feel responsible for her torturing.

[@BeastyMan]

My name 😂

[@mangosaidno]

He isn't responsible for it, but it definitely must have come up in his mind. So sad..

[@isaiahhouston228]

Hmmm I wonder why even leave I understand it’s bad but they are making it so if you do something your family will pay and you can’t get everyone out and to know that you leaving your family will suffer like damnnn speechless

[@PlaylistProleteriat]

@@isaiahhouston228 Better free then locked up either way.

[@karinadoshi3950]

@@isaiahhouston228 just be thankful it’s not your situation to live in

[@numba1spazzet]

The guy who asked about having a job, LGBTQIA, and foreigners living in North Korea really missed the mark. Yes, those topics are important, but not in the context of speaking about your experience living in a country that denies all forms of freedom, experience with starvation, and human torture. And then at the end when they met face to face all he did was compliment his outfit. I had secondhand embarrassment.

[@justjunior1189]

It seemed like they don’t understand that there’s more to the world than just California. Western society issues isn’t what everyone else is worried about around the world. Are their human rights being threatened, yes. But for him to bring up his personal ideals to a guy who is just trying to escape and survive are two different things and he asked the wrong questions

[@ooostarb3rryooo]

I agree. I feel like this topic definitely wasn't the place nor time to ask these sorts of questions because I felt like the answers to those questions were obvious as a black LGBT person myself.

[@acwesty]

Yeah, I thought that was just kind of out of place for this type of video. The answers were obvious. Barely anybody can even tour North Korea, and when they do, they’re only allowed to tour maybe 3 places that the tour guide will allow them to visit and it’s all set dressing to pretend the entire nation is prosperous and happy. Obviously, anybody not liking in Pyongyang would have never met a black person, nevertheless have homosexuality mention is such a restrictive regime. Plus, why does that stuff matter when it comes to the regime literally controlling every single part of their citizens: what they eat, how they dress, where they go, who they meet, so on. I’m gay, but even I know that there’s more important questions to ask.

[@apollo5766]

Yeah I found it pretty jarring when he started asking about those things. They're important topics for sure, but not in the context of North Korea

[@HF-tj8db]

Like nobody can enter or leave NK so idk what answer he was expecting. A bit self indulgent imo

[@DreamsInWild]

Can we give a bigger shout out to his mom?? Damn, that's a brave woman.

[@benknight1089]

You’re the only comment that mentioned it 👏

[@wineparty5983]

Exactly......🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@srhdmm1791]

I thought about her when the interviewee mentioned their flight and his sister's treatment back in North Korea. His mum must have gone / go throught a struggle and moral ordeal that is beyond me to comprehend.

[@TheFlashStickman]

When he started talking about what freedom meant to him it made me so sad. You can tell he really values it and doesn't take it for granted.

[@BeastyMan]

My name 😂

[@k4rim799]

You think you are free? No one is free, every country wants to control its civilians, if not physically psychologically.

[@Kalidreamine]

What he described reminds me of survivors’ guilt. He was able to escape but not the rest of his family, and his sister suffered for it. I hope that despite that, he can proceed with more and more strength because I’m sure his family would want him to enjoy and fully experience the life he has now.

[@AshleyKiMiller]

"No one is free until everyone is free."

[@screwtube51]

I trust him more than my American peers

[@Bigdog5400]

The most upsetting thing about this video is that it’s only 10 minutes… I could’ve listened to him and his experience for hours.

[@BeastyMan]

My name 😂

[@megan31415]

theres a youtube channel of a girl who escaped north korea but i cant remember the channel name. has lots of info about north korea

[@harun3953]

its jubilee, they just want money talking about complex topics as race and gender in a span of 5 minutes...

[@Bigdog5400]

@@megan31415 If you mean Yeonmi Park, I have seen her before and she is very interesting to listen to :)

[@Bigdog5400]

@@astralfluxaf I have seen her before and she's very interesting

[@claraschou4955]

"How is the LGBTQ community represented in North Korea" and "could you tell me about any experiences you witnessed regarding black people in your country" - dude, wtf do you think??

[@simplecocunut4229]

Ikr, this guy asking the wrong question

[@wittyusername9544]

Most North Koreans have never seen a black person in person and LGBT is not permitted or accepted in the media.

[@TheRaichu13]

It's their whole personality, that's all they have to talk about. They know nothing outside of American culture

[@havicspawner]

That guy lowkey made me triggered with his dumba$$ questions

[@Brody961]

Some people live with incredibly narrow perspectives of the world

[@vixen910]

He literally talks about death, starvation and having no basic rights and this guy asks him about representation of LGBT....

[@tack3545]

comments like these show a very important aspect of how people view oppression. The idea that a minority group should even think about itself or the way they are treated whilst other suffering is going on is seen as crazy. The lives, rights, and conception of minorities is always last on the list. This all while they still face the issues everyone else does but much worse. Persecution, Death, and having no basic rights etc. has been the norm for gay people in many parts of the world for thousands of years, to the point where even asking a question about it is ridiculed. you're comment is the perfect example of this kind of thinking.

[@vixen910]

@@tack3545 don't you think it's kinda disrespectful that he asks such a question when he's describing these horrible things? Gay rights are gay rights, but asking about it in Korea when even straight people do not have ANY rights even when it comes to FOOD is ignorant. You won't change my mind. There are more appropriate moments to discuss minority rights, especially when even the majority doesn't have them.

[@itsnatemate7697]

He should of honestly just asked about how North Korea views other countries fighting for human rights

[@tack3545]

@@vixen910 "even straight people" you're just proving my point further.

[@tempsikandersuckskilla4112]

@@tack3545 No, you have no point lol. There was no reason to even question the fact that there is even an LGBTQ Community in a country where they don't allow ANY OF THAT. He basically answered his own question which centered more towards him. And no, you aren't being ridiculed for being gay, you're being ridiculed by defending the fact that he's answering the wrong questions at the wrong time.

[@neerin4178]

I honestly think the guy asking about LGBTQ and black people gave all of us second hand embarrassement

[@mr.icannot5641]

Like what type of question of these

[@Gridkeeperr]

Yeah wtf he’s asking questions that are completely out of context towards a person who had horrible experiences. I don’t know why that part wasn’t removed. Edit: Some say that the producers asked him to say that, the title might have mislead us thinking that he was the one who asked from his mind. Looks like the blame should be placed from the producers. Poor guy, we're putting blame on someone who just followed what the producers told him to say.

[@shaif-rw8jp]

Fr

[@micahflips1928]

narcissism

[@ramy8338]

I don't think there's anything wrong with his question, maybe he should've reformulated it , also I'm really curious about the exprience of a gay person born and raised in north korea

[@glencoconut]

"It's illegal to not have a job? I'd be arrested" bro I think that would be the least of your worries in North Korea edit: to restore my faith in humanity I'm going to assume this guy just didn't realise the kind of things that go on in North Korea. The producers probably cut his talk down to just these topics as well

[@EngLhag]

Yes. Imagine having full employment in the population (not 5 to 15% of unemployment as in many countries), (actually the NK government assigns you a job when you finish your studies), the government giving people free houses, free health system and free education system (no 5 or 6 digit debts for learning what you want). Having to work just for the sake of survival that's literally what any human being needs to do have or buy food, and not parasite under other people's work.

[@jijitters]

@@EngLhag This makes it sound like you are complimenting NK...Yikes.

[@brightshining]

@@EngLhag People are starving, the education system is imbued with indoctrination, corrupted ideas, and propaganda and no one gets access to this "free education or healthcare" unless they serve 10 years in the military, for young men, and unless they kiss the autocratic government's feet A warped and corrupt dystopia...

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Why are y’all so bitter?

[@mikeoxlong3113]

Yeah he should be worried about lgbtq representation

[@essentiallyitsamy]

His sister's story is so sad, I'm happy that he feels like he's in a better place. These stories always interest me and i could never imagine being in such a situation.

[@gillowens24]

Very difficult

[@essentiallyitsamy]

@@gillowens24 For sure, I wish their country was opened up so that people could interact with them and learn about their culture.

[@sashellwisdom6038]

Is his sister still alive? I couldn'ty tell. I pray she's doing well

[@Jumper1155]

@@sashellwisdom6038 Sadly, considering this probably happened a while ago and as a mentally ill person in North Korea she likely starved in the streets... It's already hard living there when you aren't ill.

[@shine199723]

@@sashellwisdom6038 he said she was released from prison I think, but they tortured her while she was in there. And now has a mental illness from that experience. So she’s alive but now has a mental illness because of what the regime did to her. Heartbreaking

[@renangelo419]

Terrell (The one asking about black and LGBT+ matters) has posted this message to Instagram and I'm going to post it here to clear up some of the controversy in the comments: Thank you all for your feedback. None of the questions I asked had ill intent on my end. I would like to note that one of the producers handed me a piece of paper that read "When was the first time you saw a black person?" & asked me to ask that in the middle of me talking. I felt that question was irrelevant but in the moment I unfortunately did ask upon request. As far as the other questions the producer specifically reached out to me beforehand & said she would like a black/LGBT+ persons perpective so that is why my questions were centered around that. Of course there were other conversations had that you all did not see. I sincerely apologize for the delivery and questions I asked. I would never want to offend anyone/a community and have empathy for all that Harry has experienced. This is a segment where any question can be asked. However, mine were surfaced and I hope you all can give me grace. My ignorance to the conditions in North Korea was the sole purpose of doing this video. To learn. This is a learning experience for me & I take full responsibilty for my actions. With love, Terrell

[@yourgirl_star]

I had a feeling that the producers tailor the questions in someway or another so this makes sense.

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

They set HIM UP?!?🥸🤬🤩🤬🥸🤬🤬🤨🤯🤩🥸🥸🥸😎😢😞🤬😞😶‍🌫️🤬🥸🤯😎😱😱😎🥸🥸🥸😱🥸🤯😶‍🌫️😎😶‍🌫️🥸🤬🥸🤯🥸🤬😞😞😜😨😈🙄👿🙄😬🤠🤥🤝🖖🤝⛩🖲🕍🛡🔨🧿💈🔬🪣🔬💊🎀🛍

[@graceknox1377]

More people in these comments need to read this

[@wkhgasmr]

he responded with so much grace wow

[@Joschmo939]

If that’s the case, Jubilee really is the problem.

[@Dobeyisnotfree]

As a South Korean, whenever i see North Koreans interview, it makes me realize how great a privilage is everything I can do in my life. The freedom I have has been preserved through the sacrifices of so many korean soldiers and soldiers from all around the world. I express my huge respect and gratitude to all 63 countries soldiers that support, fought and sacrificed their life for the freedom of my country.

[@mirelgoi7855]

Thanks for this. Reminds me of a great text/teaching I've read called Joy and Gratitude by Marshall Vian Summers. Gratitude is such a powerful force and you express it here.

[@isabellopezgutierrez8416]

South Korea is a capitalist country then, there is no freedom there

[@isabellopezgutierrez8416]

I think this guy is just lying or he is a paid actor, NK is a country of freedom, every communist country is free, because communism is synonym of freedom, this is just American blurb

[@TuanBe-ni2ud]

That's great, how about hundred of south Korean soldiers that massacre my people for money 🙂

[@RockinLoud360]

Wouldnt need to worry about this if men could control their emotions

[@ErinaBleu]

I teared up a few times when he was talking about his sister and nieces/nephews. It must be so hard to be "free" and have family still stuck somewhere in bad conditions.

[@sunriseguru9308]

That’s what I was thinking

[@Gladius-clashmini]

I don’t think the guy who asked about lgbtq representation knows how bad North Korea is 💀

[@hopeintruth5119]

I don't think he does but at least we know how they are seen or treated.

[@itsnatemate7697]

I would’ve liked to hear more about how life in terms of sex, having kids, is viewed and done. That would’ve been a better question to aks

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

What’s the matter with asking about LGBTQ people?

[@netsurfer173]

Dictatorships don’t allow any freedoms including freedom of expression…I thought we all knew this.

[@xXDemonWolfSkullXx]

@@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024 r/whooooooosh

[@wajihaaa]

It's it seriously so mind blowing to me how much being born on one or the other side of a border can impact your life

[@djlabs1975]

Yep, and there are all sorts of borders that one can be born on one side of or the other, and many of them aren't as obvious.

[@christinapomponio6452]

Damn dude has survivors guilt, I'm happy for him thou. I pray he sees his family again.

[@dikshawpuzzle]

Breaks my heart to see that he cannot fully experience his freedom without thinking about the ones who don't have what he does. Thank you for sharing your story Harry💙

[@Raddiebaddie]

Survivors guilt :( I hope he has some access to therapy to process the trauma

[@pickle_juice_4271]

When they complemented his mom saying that she’s amazing and his smile saying, “yes she is,” makes my heart warm

[@gregh6961]

His story about hiding from the government is absolutely chilling. I'm so glad he made it out

[@kouleeofficial]

It hurts that he has to carry the burden of escaping to freedom but yet when he enjoys the freedom he has, he’s haunted by the punishment his sister has to go through because of his escape and the pain his family and friends are going through back in North Korea.

[@chrisx5127]

It shouldn't just be his family and friends but his people.

[@kimberlyna13]

As a gen z something about him being around the same age as me is so intriguing and interesting. We have lived the same amount of time but lived complete different lives. A great part of his life has been deprived of freedom and basic rights, and things I have taken for granted while growing up. Its so inspiring to see him now telling his story and his perspective, I could listen to him talking for hours.

[@MM-pv5tp]

What does being gen z have anything to do with this?

[@kimberlyna13]

@@MM-pv5tp I was just saying, to compare our experiences.

[@gachabloxgirl3958]

@@MM-pv5tp They're just saying that they lived the same amount of years but experienced totally different things in the same amount of time

[@camiysebas]

5:44 What made him think that there are black people in North Korea 😑

[@defnegultoprak967]

😂 he’s clueless

[@bilhassan4604]

Lol

[@mark1h2023]

Dennis Rodman

[@kassaken6521]

I can guarantee you that there are 0% black people in NK. You could say that for every race and ethnicity except Koreans in NK, cause who's trying to live in NK 💀.

[@daghetto101]

Dennis Rodman lul

[@AustynKim]

This was such a meaningful experience. Thank you Jubilee, and thank you Harry for being brave enough to share your story! It was such a pleasure to meet you. :)

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

did you get his contact info? i want to ask him some questions

[@haleywang5845]

When he talked about what freedom means to him, it made me cry. Feeling guilty every time you get to enjoy something has to be so painful. I just want to hug him.

[@chrisx5127]

I don't. I lost everything when I lost my country.

[@savageunitato100]

You have a chance to ask a North Korea escapee anything and you ask about LGBTQ AND BLACK REPRESENTATION!??? Ridiculous. For the record im black and not straight

[@mackayladavis4021]

There was nothing wrong with what he asked. He asked about basic human rights which is a serious issue. You think human rights are a joke? The question was very relevant to the discussion about North Korea's authoritarian regime.

[@savageunitato100]

@@mackayladavis4021 like you said, AUTHORITARIAN. We’re talking about a dictator here! People are barley aloud to visit why would he see a black person?! People are barley aloud to have their own hair cuts let alone think about if they like the same gender! Get a grip and ur priorities straight. I would like to EAT before being accepted as gay

[@Homelesman788]

@@mackayladavis4021no he’s making it about him and his struggles rather than the man’s and North Koreans

[@soutakanaka463]

@@mackayladavis4021 Hey Mac, you're incorrect and missed why people are upset with the gay black guy. This interview was about the NORTH KOREAN GUY AND NOT BLACK PEOPLE/LGBTQ. It was truly ignorant to ask him those questions.

[@mackayladavis4021]

@@Homelesman788 He is not making it about himself because there are probably millions of LGBTQIA+ people in North Korea. Their struggles and experiences are very much valid. Everyone asked questions that they deemed were important. If they could talk about culture and hobbies, why tf couldn't they talk about human rights?

[@AngryKittens]

It still boggles my mind that we're in the 21st century. And there's still an entire country imprisoned by a madman. And worse, he's protected by two other madmen who dream of having his level of control over their people. And one of those madmen may end the world within the year, for his fragile ego.

[@slightlyirradiatedmuffin3257]

Kim I feel is the only one who truly is only out for himself and perhaps his family. Both Putin and Winnie the Pooh are more interested in the legacy and international significance of their nations.

[@koolaidpapi7674]

If they had some oil…. I’m sure America would rush to save them

[@slightlyirradiatedmuffin3257]

@@koolaidpapi7674 Except America *_did_* rush to save them in 1950. . . and continues to be the only reason South Korea hasn't been invaded to this day. . .

[@AngryKittens]

@@koolaidpapi7674 Korean War. My mother country voted alongside the US in the UN, and fought alongside the US against China-backed North Korea. As the muffin said, it's the only reason why South Korea EXISTS to this day. The real reason why none of the other superpowers can intervene and save the North Korean people is because of China. North Korea is their pet buffer state. They are the ones protecting the Kims. It's disgusting to me how we as a species still allow totalitarian dictators to exist and continually threaten our future on literal personal WHIMS. This should be obvious from my profile picture.

[@MM-pv5tp]

🇷🇺

[@LibertyinNorthKorea]

Thank you, Jubilee, for collaborating with us to share the stories of the North Korean people! And thanks to every single person who's watching for taking time to listen and learn more about this issue!

[@DemetrioYoutube]

Thank you for your work!❤

[@lazy6144]

Why is this so underrated

[@MrCupidsDaughter]

The individual with the polo asking about lgbtq and black people should have put more thought into their questions bc they were irrelevant to the depth of the conversation.

[@ramy8338]

I don't think there's anything wrong with his question, maybe he should've reformulated it , also I'm really curious about the exprience of a gay person born and raised in north korea

[@samplesample7178]

Please note it's an edited video. We are only seeing a fragment of the conversation. And it was Jubilee's choice which fragments we get to see.

[@DA-js7xz]

Explanation is in the comments. Apparently Jubilee set him up.

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

@@ramy8338 honestly, what do you think it's like? 🤦‍♀

[@lucyservo6574]

I cannot imagine the courage he and his mum had to escape their dictatorship. My heart hurts hearing about his sister suffering so inhumanely. I hope one day NK citizens can free themselves

[@theniece_]

asking about lgbtqia and foreigners in north korea is literally the epitome of americans thinking they are the center of the world lmao

[@user-du7if7xq3k]

A small minority of Americans are like that, BUT all the people that are like that are always Americans smh

[@Pollo.a.la.crema.]

This idea that lgbt people only exist in America is truly the epitome of ignorance

[@musicality8039]

I didn’t realize that lgbt people and black people were exclusive to America.

[@rubenm3260]

@@musicality8039 no but they are the only ones thinking like that

[@musicality8039]

@@rubenm3260 thinking about how lgbt people are treated under authoritarian governments?

[@quiz.t]

Honestly I was annoyed with the dude asking questions about the lgbt and being black, he knows the answers to his own questions. It’s so self centered

[@DA-js7xz]

Explanation is in the comments. Apparently Jubilee set him up.

[@anjee2440]

I'm a South Korean and this video brought me to tears. My grandma is originally from the North. But then she ran away from the soldiers during the war and coincidentally ended up in the south before the country was divided. I have immense affection for the life I'm leading and I am truly grateful. And there's absolutely no reason why I should deserve this life more than anyone else in the North.

[@lilithjade4363]

“oh i’d be arrested, is that bad?” “oui oui” was really not cute. there’s a time and a place for comedic relief and this was not it. it’s giving vibes of those hecklers at stand up comedy shows that needs all the attention to be on them and how funny they think they are instead of the actual speaker.

[@shushusworld4952]

as a black person , I’ve never been more embarrassed by that guy’s questions 🤦🏽‍♀️ not the main focus dude😅

[@benknight1089]

It hurts to think about how oblivious he is

[@nebulagalaxy9053]

copypasted someone's comment from a few days ago "Terrell (The one asking about black and LGBT+ matters) has posted this message to Instagram and I'm going to post it here to clear up some of the controversy in the comments: Thank you all for your feedback. None of the questions I asked had ill intent on my end. I would like to note that one of the producers handed me a piece of paper that read "When was the first time you saw a black person?" & asked me to ask that in the middle of me talking. I felt that question was irrelevant but in the moment I unfortunately did ask upon request. As far as the other questions the producer specifically reached out to me beforehand & said she would like a black/LGBT+ persons perpective so that is why my questions were centered around that. Of course there were other conversations had that you all did not see. I sincerely apologize for the delivery and questions I asked. I would never want to offend anyone/a community and have empathy for all that Harry has experienced. This is a segment where any question can be asked. However, mine were surfaced and I hope you all can give me grace. My ignorance to the conditions in North Korea was the sole purpose of doing this video. To learn. This is a learning experience for me & I take full responsibilty for my actions. With love, Terrell"

[@benknight1089]

@@nebulagalaxy9053 poor guy. Got hate for no reason

[@alextroy9202]

I don’t see the problem. Aren’t they allowed to ask questions

[@diamond4270]

​​@@alextroy9202 Exactly, even if he wasn't told to ask those questions it was nothing to be offended by. They were unserious, but that's it, nothing hate worthy. Even if he wasn't told to ask those questions, he asks what he wants/can

[@silvervixen007]

I'm sorry but of course they don't have the concept of LGBTQ or black people these are just kinda weird questions imo

[@alienmapping3536]

Yeah

[@havicspawner]

That guy always has been a weirdo askin random questions on different episodes

[@itsnatemate7697]

@@havicspawner Which ones?

[@NoName-1239]

Those types of people have mental illnesses. It was assigned female at birth. All they think about in their daily life is what pronouns to go by and trouble figuring out what bathroom to use

[@Jiyooni11]

He’s most likely a narcissist. Completely lacks empathy and is tone death. You don’t need to know North Korea to figure out during the interview that those aren’t appropriate questions to ask if he has any consideration for the guy. He asked about lgbt and black people because he is a gay black. Narcissism at it’s finest. Stay away from people like that. It gets worse when you’re closer. Probably is capable of being diagnosed with some sort of disorder related to serious lack of empathy

[@goitseonegoitseone2362]

It's sad that his sister had to suffer

[@melaniel7947]

This guy grew up worrying about possibly starving to death bc there's no way to buy food & that guy is over there talking about lgbt. How self centered can you be. A lot of the world does not support that community. Not really an important topic when people in NK literally are starving to death.

[@nebulagalaxy9053]

copypasted someone's comment from a few days ago "Terrell (The one asking about black and LGBT+ matters) has posted this message to Instagram and I'm going to post it here to clear up some of the controversy in the comments: Thank you all for your feedback. None of the questions I asked had ill intent on my end. I would like to note that one of the producers handed me a piece of paper that read "When was the first time you saw a black person?" & asked me to ask that in the middle of me talking. I felt that question was irrelevant but in the moment I unfortunately did ask upon request. As far as the other questions the producer specifically reached out to me beforehand & said she would like a black/LGBT+ persons perpective so that is why my questions were centered around that. Of course there were other conversations had that you all did not see. I sincerely apologize for the delivery and questions I asked. I would never want to offend anyone/a community and have empathy for all that Harry has experienced. This is a segment where any question can be asked. However, mine were surfaced and I hope you all can give me grace. My ignorance to the conditions in North Korea was the sole purpose of doing this video. To learn. This is a learning experience for me & I take full responsibilty for my actions. With love, Terrell"

[@felathar1985]

Dude needs to touch grass and leave his bubble.

[@summerrose9029]

The story about his sister broke my heart

[@aznpridebuhhd]

This video tugged at the heart strings. Bravo for his bravery speaking about his experience escaping. What an absolute privilege it is to have freedom.

[@ememh6539]

thank you for having harry here to share his experience, he’s still so young and it’s so sobering to hear about his experience. what’s beautiful to me is his kindness and humility, despite (and perhaps because) of everything he had to endure. i hope that he’ll be able to reunite with his family someday…

[@jesswinter]

Thank you for spreading the story of North Korean people. I am sorry to hear that no one ever respects the fact that he had happy moments in his life there before he was free. Love still existed in his life and people need to respect and recognize that.

[@cathyogata1311]

100%

[@sarahfiore2167]

Thank you Harry for being so brave and vulnerable and telling the world your story! I wanna hug him 🥺 I hope he’s able to find some peace and joy in every day life.. PTSD and survivors guilt is so hard to live with.

[@newbee1469]

This is so eye opening. I feel so sorry for his sister and to his family, experiencing such moments is heartbreaking.

[@esxo6893]

I had to leave russia just a few weeks ago as half Ukrainian and gay I was in danger there but I still speak to my friends and family every day and it’s hard knowing that you might never seem them again can’t imagine not even being able to have this communication with the loved once

[@CricketWireless32]

Hoping the very best for you

[@MM-pv5tp]

Why might you never see your friends and family again?

[@marfrinix_]

@@MM-pv5tp Because they can’t go back to Russia if they’re half-Ukranian and gay

[@MM-pv5tp]

@@marfrinix_ And that’s the only thing they got from their experience? Not the potential martial law? Not the bombings from the Ukrainian armed forces? Not the war in southern Russia? Not the civil unrest? Not the political instability?

[@marfrinix_]

@@MM-pv5tp Dude, I’m Ukrainian. This is a 3 sentence comment on YT. I’m sure their experience is deeper, they were just relating to what the guy in the video said about missing family and his home. Ofc their experience is probably deeper. Or I, as a Ukrainian, would at least hope so

[@jthompson6189]

I cannot even fathom escaping North Korea knowing what happens to your family when you make it out. The mixture of guilt and relief...and to think I'll whine about not finding a parking spot.

[@TJ-qh4oj]

The fact that he did not cry talking about his sister… But you could tell it was so hurtful for him to talk about that. Very strong

[@soybb]

I can't even begin to imagine what he had gone through in his life. It seems as though he is beyond all emotions when he talked about his family... May his future be filled with only happiness.

[@polishkitten]

This was equally touching as it was heartbreaking 🤍 I hope the best for him & his family x

[@freshprince1784]

Imagine asking if there are any Black folks in North Korea while this dude is pouring his heart out. Just a reminder, Google is free!!!

[@nebulagalaxy9053]

copypasted someone's comment from a few days ago "Terrell (The one asking about black and LGBT+ matters) has posted this message to Instagram and I'm going to post it here to clear up some of the controversy in the comments: Thank you all for your feedback. None of the questions I asked had ill intent on my end. I would like to note that one of the producers handed me a piece of paper that read "When was the first time you saw a black person?" & asked me to ask that in the middle of me talking. I felt that question was irrelevant but in the moment I unfortunately did ask upon request. As far as the other questions the producer specifically reached out to me beforehand & said she would like a black/LGBT+ persons perpective so that is why my questions were centered around that. Of course there were other conversations had that you all did not see. I sincerely apologize for the delivery and questions I asked. I would never want to offend anyone/a community and have empathy for all that Harry has experienced. This is a segment where any question can be asked. However, mine were surfaced and I hope you all can give me grace. My ignorance to the conditions in North Korea was the sole purpose of doing this video. To learn. This is a learning experience for me & I take full responsibilty for my actions. With love, Terrell"

[@freshprince1784]

@@donnie9254 cap

[@rj-jx9og]

As someone who’s read around 20+ books by/about defectors, I really appreciate this video - pretty much all the books talked about NK in the 90s at the very latest (usually the 70s though). I’m extremely grateful to hear the experience & perspective of a young defector who is the same age as me. It provides insight into what the country is like today. Harry’s parting comment, “The most interesting thing about North Korea isn’t the dictator. It’s the people,” and his call to be an ally ring consistent with the concluding theme of all the books I read by defectors. I’m not sure what I can do (or what can be done for that matter) for North Korean people, but I know that we can all at least make defectors lives a little bit easier by unlearning misconceptions, humanizing them, & making sure that there are adequate systems in place to support them.

[@MoniiChanTheUnicorn]

Harry seems like such a lovely, gentle soul, I smiled when he spoke of his mother so fondly, also incredibly impressed with how advanced his English is!

[@Archive41024]

5:44 No way he really asked that 😂

[@PowerBoy1112]

Why is it funny?

[@potatogaming7044]

You got their already?

[@FleqxMLG]

@@PowerBoy1112 Because he was literally only asking him questions that concern himself and the LGBT community. In my opinion in an AMA like that you should ask things about him or North Korea, not this self centered stuff

[@FaithOrFearHD]

It was hard to watch that part. 🤧🤦‍♂️

[@i9tokh]

@@PowerBoy1112 ??? beacuse there's no black people in north korea lol

[@ddp8062]

Is the Black Gay guy being facetious on purpose cause, there’s no way in the world he asked that LGBT question unironicallly on his own accord

[@hopeintruth5119]

It's best to ask then assume dude. It's ok to understand and make sure of

[@itsnatemate7697]

@@hopeintruth5119 Yea. People in the comments make a perfect point on how his questions were very inappropriate and could’ve been formed in a much different way. But I honestly think if the question was formed better we could’ve heard him talk about the one directional way of life they have were it’s probably just “this age, get a child, a house, etc”

[@Jiyooni11]

He’s most likely a narcissist. Completely lacks empathy and is tone death. You don’t need to know North Korea to figure out during the interview that those aren’t appropriate questions to ask if he has any consideration for the guy. He asked about lgbt and black people because he is a gay black. Narcissism at it’s finest. Stay away from people like that. It gets worse when you’re closer. Probably is capable of being diagnosed with some sort of disorder related to serious lack of empathy

[@senzuu3089]

People are only now realizing that all these woke liberals are a bunch of narcissistic entitled brats? It's always about them and their problems and not taking in to count everyone else

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Why are you pressed about it?

[@manictothecore]

i just want to give him a big hug. i like learning about people who escaped from North Korea but it breaks my heart. I like hearing their stories. You just have to be such a strong person to endure that much stress and trauma. I just want to hear him talk all day. I feel so sorry about his little sister.. it’s not his fault but i know he feels responsible. absolutely horrible

[@Tsitak420]

“ When I think of the word freedom it makes me so sad because it’s not for everyone” :(

[@amieekim2088]

Harry, thank you for sharing your life with us and showing us a side of North Korea that we never get to see. I really really hope that you can reunite with your sister soon

[@just_matt3937]

This video served as a grave reminder not to take anything for granted. I appreciate Harry for his courage and love for his people. Imagine what we could do if everyone were more loving and conscious of what was happening in their community and international community.

[@savannah7375]

He is so strong to speak out. Thank you so much for your story. It's a hard life to be the one who escaped and remember loved ones who are still there. Some of us live our lives to the fullest to honor those we wish could be with us. ❤

[@NN-su4tk]

this was so great! thank you for providing Harry with this platform.

[@nicemmmm]

❤️❤️❤️get him back for a part 2 !!! So important to give a voice to people with these kinds of experiences

[@orca-enby-ur-enemie8811]

YES! Him or someone else, I’d love a woman’s prospective.

[@transmaniandevil]

this video was so educational, thank you for sharing your story and being brave enough to fight for freedom! this breaks my heart that there’s a generation that doesn’t know any other way and they deserve the freedoms other places get to have

[@ilhuicatlamatini]

Oh Harry, im soo sorry about your sister and wish there was something I could do to help.😢 But I also want to say I think you are very strong and admirable for speaking out and sharing with us your experiences! And I agree with the person here that said your mom is an amazing woman, she risked a lot to try and help people. I also laughed a lot at your TMI comment😂, you’re very funny. But seriously, thank you for sharing because I learned so much. I doubt you’ll ever see this comment but for me it’s about putting the energy out there lol, so I just want to put out there my hope and prayer that you do get to be with your family and friends again in happiness and peace. ♥️

[@havenpeckover]

SO IMPORTANT to get this message out. Thank you to Harry for his time and sharing with us

[@IsabelaFaleiro]

“what does freedom mean to you” i noticed he didn’t answer and that absolutely shattered me because i feel that even though he has experienced what freedom is, there’s no way of letting the things he, his friends and family went (and are still going) through go. his individual freedom must feel like a very heavy burden

[@violetablock]

Please more of this! Some questions were almost a waste of time and others made him share his pov in a way that was extremely interesting (like what freedom means to him).

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

Or what issues the LGBT community faced in DPRK

[@llnn0011]

This was my favorite video for this genre of videos, Ive always wanted to know about North Korea from a citizens perspective. The freedom discussion really touched my soul.

[@WhoIsBraden]

I went through the Korean course in the US military language school (DLI), which is run nearly entirely by Korean natives. Most South, but there were at least a couple N.Korean defectors that held positions there too. The thing about DLI is, it doesn’t just teach language. It teaches history, culture, politics, etc, and they even teach NK dialect! But the point of this comment is, I could listen to these people talk for DAYS on end. There is SO much that outsiders don’t know about NK and they’re depressing and terrifying…

[@ven8769]

dude in the polo was full of “how can i make this about me” energy

[@DA-js7xz]

Explanation is in the comments. Apparently Jubilee set him up.

[@iamnothungry]

What a sweet soul bless his family and I hope his sister Dan recover someday. Stay safe🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@krispytamz6942]

Poor guy! I love this but it was sad. Thank you for sharing your touching story and giving us some insight into life in NK. I am hoping from freedom and peace for everyone in the world.

[@Choose2Connect]

The one guy literally can't think of any questions outside of his little intersectional box. "I'm gay and black and that's all I will ask about...." we are losing educational value in this country by choice.

[@micahflips1928]

"I don't have a job so i'll also ask about that. and when the interview is over, I will not give him a hug or say something meaningful because I don't care about that. however I do care about fashion so i'll just complement his outfit instead" NARCISSISM

[@FloriCanuck]

Not all gay people are like this, I was uncomfy too.

[@DA-js7xz]

Explanation is in the comments. Apparently Jubilee set him up.

[@Ookashay]

Dude was talking about starvation and hiding for his life in the face of death and the most the other guy can ask about is lgbt and black people like doesn't he understand that the world doesn't revolve around that

[@DA-js7xz]

Explanation is in the comments. Apparently Jubilee set him up.

[@TyLee96]

"How is the LGBT community represented in North Korea?" 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@alphaironic]

Alright but imagine how gay north koreans feel

[@Yusif1of1.]

@@alphaironic There are no gay North Koreans. They don’t know what that is. In fact, they think that the current year is depicted by when their first leader was born. They have no idea what life outside of the country is like.

[@alphaironic]

@@Yusif1of1. being attracted to the same gender happens in a selective group of people and if you watch the video you will notice how the guy said they think it's a disease so in fact they do know what that is, everyone does by instinct it's not something the media has to deliver to you in order to realise that you're in love with someone of the same gender

[@Yusif1of1.]

@@alphaironic It is 100% delivered by media. It is by human nature that one gender is attracted to the other and only the other. When he refers to them thinking of it as a disease, he is talking about North Korean leaders that have a better understanding, but still vague, view of the outside world.

[@alphaironic]

@@Yusif1of1. how do you know he's talking about the leaders? This is not the first time we hear about north koreans thinking being gay is a mental illness, and based on what you're saying you're not really living in the real world, you think you know better than scientific research and all the gay population, that kind of argument is a joke that I will no longer be involved in

[@UCeBWKwqk]

The freedom question was so emotional for me. I feel for his family that are still there

[@ms.communication8464]

Thank you for this video. I would enjoy hearing more from him. I signed the pledge.

[@pattmahiney]

I would've asked what we can do to help, if that's even an idea... Thank you for sharing. This is wonderful and immensely important. What a brave guy.

[@rickyf4459]

I wish y’all would give us more than 10 minutes on videos with a subject matter this complex and serious.

[@maurenzamora27]

he's so strong and his mother is so brave! 👏🏻🥺

[@SK8NDA8N]

live it up Harry!!! I hope you found the freedom and the acceptance you deserve.. Shout out to Mrs. Henry. She sounds like a warrior!!

[@avestaa9291]

People in our country don’t see how privileged we really are. They create problems to get offended by and they don’t know what’s actually going on around the world. We have the privilege to be who we want

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

well said

[@selinsenol5284]

that one guy asking about lgbtq+ people and black people in north korea really needs to fix his ego

[@aaronmurdoch7362]

Aww, bless him and his mama. 😢🙏🥰 His mom is a queen and I hope she is doing well here.

[@rlowethewitch8417]

For anyone curious about why North Korea still exists, and more on the subject of reunification, I'd urge you to look at the article for North Korea on RationalWiki; they have a section wholly dedicated to the subject of North and South Korea reunification, and why sadly, it's a very unlikely scenario. But the gist of it is that it would be one of the largest humanitarian crises of all time. While we saw reunification of East and West Germany back in the 90s, that was already tough enough as it was, and the population of both German countries is much smaller than the sum of North and South Korea, and both Korean countries have been separated for a far greater amount of time than Germany was. Some other reasons unifying both countries is unlikely is because of the various differences between the two (economic, cultural, linguistic, the kind of jobs the resident of each country has available to them, among many other things), the AMOUNT of people who would need to be integrated into the society, as well as the stark contrast in infrastructure of both places. The reason the population is an issue is because, while there are programs that are set up to help integrate North Korean refugees into their new world, that program can only handle so many people at once- far less than what would be required for a full reunification. Plus, reunification would be a process that would require the regime leaders of NK to effectively step down, and what could anyone possibly offer them that would make them want to step down and take full responsibility for the crimes against humanity they've committed and let someone else take full control?

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

no ty

[@rlowethewitch8417]

@@user-wz5ud4mn4y Don't be a wuss, do it!

[@adiii_05]

I read an article abt the craxy rules there abt a year ago and I felt so bad but hearing his experience I feel even terrible and sorry for the ppl

[@KyokaSG]

He really asked about blacks in North Korea and what he thinks of black people 🤦‍♂️

[@femme_blog]

I absolutely loved the insight given in this video. Also, really appreciated Rebecca's questions!

[@MrCupidsDaughter]

This was really enlightening to hear about his experiences, I hope life gets better for those that still live in North Korea.

[@Babay0ga]

This shows us at the core centre of all of us we are the same, wanting the same and there is a perversion of our innate natural existence to create, share and inspire eachother, thank you for speaking Sir on your country, you touched us clearly! xxx

[@melrhea12]

Wow this was incredible. I could listen to him for hours

[@Kiki-mg7cu]

I started crying when he talked about the feelings and thoughts he connects with freedom...

[@Celope1014]

Thank you for sharing your incredible story. ❤

[@EliAbney]

I live in South Korea now; I took a trip to the DMZ last month and I was able to use a telescope and look at a small town across the border. There were a few men running on the road, and I saw a couple women not too far behind them I wish they could come to the south and live their lives. No one should be held against their will like that.

[@kaylynr8335]

😢 this was sad and beautiful and eye opening

[@anthonymc8361]

I could listen to him and his stories all day. Why did u have to cut it so short like that? Such a missed opportunity imo.

[@elah_silva]

Thank you for sharing your story, I think it was super necessary for a lot of people to hear it.

[@dedivarela]

"I feel hope but I don't believe" Sending love

[@joywilkerson6378]

Oh gosh literal fought back tears the entire time 😢

[@MegaRandomunicorn]

He and his mom are so brave and aw inspiring, I hope one day the people of North Korea are freed❤ Thank you for sharing your story❤️❤️

[@annekaaa94]

It was very interesting to listen his testimony