North Korean Defector On Surviving Beatings, Famine and Public Executions | Minutes With

[@ladbiblestories]

Thank you to Timothy Cho for taking part in this episode. Timothy is Co-Secretariat to the UK All Party Parliamentary Group in North Korea (APPG NK) and you can follow him on Instagram @Timothycho2022.

[@sikliztailbunch]

Thank you for posting this video. It has such a strong universal message!!

[@TubbiesTravels]

Powerful story

[@nbooch73]

Thank you for sharing Timothy story! I pray that everyone hears his message we are all Human & standing together & loving each other is more powerful than hate will ever be! God Bless you Timothy & I pray for a long happy life for you & yours . Did you ever see your parents again?

[@jinz0]

these are the immigrants we need to accept

[@jaialai6629]

Thank you

[@Qu3ued]

When he said he wasn’t homeless for long I thought maybe a few days to a few weeks. A FEW YEARS what a strong child

[@illuminocalypse5210]

IKR?? Absolutely incredible. I was homeless for about 6 months just a few years ago, and I still had friends with whom I was welcome to couchsurf at their apartments. I was battling a REALLY intense opioid addiction, and worked as a runner for a buddy of mine - he and I would go to Tijuana together like twice a week to pick up fentanyl, Xanax and meth. I'd get 5gs out of every ounce I brought back. So I was still able to keep myself well and also make some money by selling out of my share. So compared to most other homeless addicts, I had it VERY easy. But that was still one of the hardest times of my life. If I'd had to do what this guy did as a CHILD, for YEARS, I'm all but certain I'd end up dead. I also know for certain that if it weren't for the graciousness of those friends, I very well might still be homeless today. I was very, very, VERY lucky.

[@redbaboonass4416]

I literally thought/wrote the same thing.

[@AshleyKacz]

​@@illuminocalypse5210dude.... shhh! Don't admit to crimes on the internet. Careful with that.. jeez

[@5t1qk]

@@AshleyKaczOh yes his hometown police dept is for sure gonna find this

[@StacyRoye]

I went homeless at 16 for 2 yrs I slept nd ate out of dumpsters nd I was homeless not by choice my dad was murdered by the police when I was 2 nd my mom was killed by 18 wheeler few days before I turned 16 long story short I've been working 3 jobs 11 yrs nd counting nd throughout the yrs i lost my twin nephews my brother committed suicide 2 days after his twins passed I was shot 3xs by my ex I was in a dv for 4 yrs with 3 of my bffs passed as well but I'm stronger def build all my pain up nd still remain happy nd positive nd I work so many jobs just to keep my mind busy but even then some days b hard but I dnt show it I usually have my break downs in shower or at the cemeteries

[@krystalayala8451]

That 13 year old girl saved his life. Her parents should be so proud of her.

[@berniemckinley4988]

I have daughters. The compassion of a young girl is phenomenal.

[@santana9434]

They aren’t, they’re brainwashed

[@shervinnasrin]

God did, too ❤️🙏 It wouldn’t have happened without his prayers

[@NoItsDiGiorno]

@@shervinnasrin exactly

[@Jake-zu8fv]

You smell like fish

[@Ch4se6]

The fact he’s in tears because he’s so grateful for the people who helped him is just astonishing

[@IHATEFAVORITES]

Right? He is so deeply touched by the simple acts of kindness others showed to him at his hardest time. He tears up as he remembers being treated humanely by others after living in a country where he was worth nothing. Cries when he remembers his personhood being finally recognized and respected. He remembers his grandma loving him, his inmates accepting him, his fellow escapees resisting together, the children at the school crying for him, the smile on the ambassadors’ faces. Timothy has the love of humanity in his heart. I hope he knows nothing but easy and safe days now. He is an inspiring, unimaginably strong and admirable man, and his story is one we should carry with us to learn from forever. To try to always, ALWAYS show kindness for all the folks who, like Timothy, know nothing but hardships.

[@TheNomadicSunny]

@@IHATEFAVORITESvery well said :,)

[@hazard7732]

The part in his story where the inmates were cheering for him and congratulating him for successfully leaving the country literally brought me to tears

[@ChronicBreakdown]

That is God working through the people who helped him.

[@blackmist12345678]

He wouldn't be here today because of that dictatorship. Horrible inhumane regardless of which power does it. Be free, Timothy. I'm sorry for what you've gone through.

[@victorally_]

he came to my school to give a talk. It was so incredible to hear his story in person. he’s very brave

[@渔儿]

你好，他现在生活在哪个国家？做什么工作？有没有找到他的父母？？😢

[@Odysseus1999]

@@渔儿That’s what I wonder. Did he ever reunite with the parents that abandoned him?

[@robbiemurda2213]

He lives in the United Kingdom ​@@渔儿

[@Melody-m8w]

@@渔儿好像没有找到他的父母，不过他现再在英国。

[@FUCKYOUYOUTUBE2222]

Going from NK to the UK… What a downgrade 😢

[@CJ77.8]

He can explain the horrors he went through without hesitation yet he chokes up when he speaks of the compassion of strangers. That must have really stuck out to him having come from a place where compassion isn’t practiced because it’s much easier to control isolated people.

[@ktal3167]

compassion is everything. its Gods gift to us flawed humans.

[@KyleEvra-15]

God doesn't exist!

[@dominicbarrett-uz7yk]

Suprised there's not any cannibals on NK

[@maxholliday4473]

@@KyleEvra-15not the time or place

[@digitalraikan7111]

But discrediting the brave people who helped him by saying god did it is appropriate?

[@elriane94]

Imagine coming back from school at 9yo and finding out that your parents left you... this is horrifying

[@Whytea1]

and then your uncle doesnt help you! 😢

[@StonerKitchen]

Horrible parents

[@nebbiez]

​@StonerKitchen If the choice was between: a) Never see your son again, but you get to escape, stay alive and live a free life b) Never see your son again, and you are either publically executed or sent to work at a hard labour prison camp for the rest of your life I'm doing what his parents did and picking option A. They were just doing what they had to do to survive. They weren't seeing their son again either way. They just did what they had to do in unimaginably dire circumstances.

[@StonerKitchen]

@@nebbiez what about the trying to escape with your son

[@hamsternuggetz]

@@StonerKitchenso the impossible?

[@albasanchez6014]

The fact that he found more humanity and kindness in gangsters in prison than in his own country, is amazing. They taught him to pray. “You say Amen after your wishes.” Brought me to tears. God bless that little girl but also those men in prison who showed compassion to a young lost boy when he needed it most.

[@zoemm]

I think some play along with the wests view of NK for interview money… western propoganda

[@eevagirl]

💜

[@eyeah4511]

This comment! Tears...😢😢😢

[@SherLock55]

@@Thebaldocelot NK might just be the worst place on earth to be born. God bless those poor people still stuck in that hellhole.

[@nengyang1895]

​@fssstyuniaf the prisons in North Korea are not filled with criminals. If full of regular people who don't like the socialist tyrannical government of North Korea. The criminals are out running around terrorizing the normal people. They're are the ones starving the people and oppressing them. The leaders and elites of the North Korean government.

[@unsocial_butterfly]

“And I survived because of the power of love”. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ThatsNotGaming]

Survived because of the great love from God! God is the full embodiment of love itself. He cried out to God in his broken despair and chose faith and God performed a miracle on his behalf.

[@Annelie_perhonen5]

​@@ThatsNotGamingWhy has God created a situation where this man had to be in broken despair in the first place? Why has God created unempathetic brain-function=non-empathetic psychopaths in the world who contributed to this mans bad circumstances? Please make it make sense?

[@Annelie_perhonen5]

​@@ThatsNotGamingAnd why does faith make a person any more worthy of being saved and taken to heaven?

[@alexadreperesdeoliveira9]

@@ThatsNotGaming God forguet prisioners in Guantanamo , Whem EUA tortured persons in War?

[@ester1004]

​@@ThatsNotGamingMy thought exactly! He found God and was carried to safety! 🙏🏼

[@ohno1570]

The fact that he really downplayed a lot of the difficulties he encountered the torture he endured and focus on the positives side really show how kind of a person he is, he deserves all the love he gets. I could not imagine how difficult it is to cross the border twice to go from NK to Shanghai with limited help and resources, and all the trauma he went through, he is a legend!!!!

[@FigaroHey]

A boarder is someone who rents a room and pays for eating meals in the same house.

[@FigaroHey]

A boarder is someone who rents a room and pays for eating meals in the same house.

[@balla1570]

when u realize he has no knowledge of other more normal difficulties to compare his too . cant even imagine, just being born in a different spot on this planet can change the trajectory of your life so drastically

[@abbyd323]

@@FigaroHeyoh look the grammar police is out 🙄🙄🙄

[@westie430]

​@@abbyd323 except they were correcting spelling, not grammar Sorry I had to😂

[@sirsquirrel0]

Wow, that little 13 year old girl writing the email to the local reporters I think changed the course of these escapees lives! Overall, such a hard hitting and heart wrenching story. I am glad Timothy and the others are truly free. ThePowerOfLove

[@holly3643]

I know this man and have had the absolute honour of hearing him speak in person about his experiences, the conversation I had with him is one I will never forget. An incredible person, truly!

[@MyMissingPeace]

Wow I am jealous!! So inspiring and so much more to think about than just what is in your peripheral. I would love to write a book about this and really appreciate the life he lived. I’m so glad he’s doing well. I know the pain is real. It never goes away. We have to learn to accept it somehow and try to live with it. He’s a fantastic person.

[@WannabeAGYEEHEE]

I know him too😂

[@FlickeringEmber]

He is truly amazing. So humble.

[@jiggyv6139]

Quit lyin lol

[@WannabeAGYEEHEE]

@@ngwr922 thinking they probably got out and didn’t want to bring him in case it went south Also, depending on which border one crosses and where they go to but things can get pretty ugly.

[@LittleChaoticMonsta]

The other prisoners in the Chinese prison taking care of him made me tear up. They recognized his life didn't compare to any hard life they might have known. A lot of humanity in this story all around

[@roynijland7386]

The difference between being there by choice, or in this sickening horrible situation this man was, and not even his fault. People are still crying about Auswitch, Hitler and the second world war. But the same or worse things are happening in North Korea, but nobody does anything.

[@LeMerch]

That would never ever happen in a US prison. He’d be eaten alive and possibly used as a tool sadly. It’s amazing how different places have different morals.

[@ElizabethConley-u5v]

​@@roynijland7386 My Great Grandmother was Polish, and survived a concentration camp during the Holocaust. She taught me and my brother to always be aware and vocal about atrocities wherever they may be. People always care too late she would say.

[@johny11150]

Bro had me choking up. Ladbible, you guys keep doing this, this is so important to document.

[@Jodelva]

He is such a beautiful man, got me choking up too.

[@AutoPil0t459]

Nothing but Facts, more of this content 💯

[@Siempremiculpa]

Man I wasn't expecting that... I felt his pain in his expression. He definitely had me trying to pull it together.

[@ervinzhou8251]

Yep crazy what people believe when they see it on KZbin

[@SaneReason4All]

@@ervinzhou8251 So reality is too much for you. Moral coward.? Or born without the empathy gene? I pity you.😢

[@DavidHansberger]

The fact he escaped north Korea twice is amazing his story brought me to tears

[@bobbob-g8p]

fact he escaped 2 times sounds like a lie or north korea doesnt do much to stop people from escaping.

[@MathewGettins]

@@bobbob-g8p no, he was a kid during the first escape.

[@xtrsauce]

@@bobbob-g8p Like he said, there were no large fences back then, so it was easy to sneak out.

[@Bellamoretta]

When it revealed he was 18 when he arrived in the UK… I can’t fathom that he was a teenager, just a child going through all of this it’s too awful to comprehend

[@markeli8226]

I love his smile, it’s so sincere. But I see that he’s smiling through so much pain

[@BEATINGYOU]

I hate to be so cruel that these are the people that I want to save... Not Mexican cartel leaders, people like this.

[@bsnufkin929]

What do you say to a person who experienced so much pain and trauma? I have no words. Timothy, I wish you to never cry again. May the rest of your life bring you only positivity.

[@CumulusSkies]

From personal experience, I can say that crying is usually a wonderful release of sorrow, etc. :)

[@PabloBrown-wx6rr]

Same here its really hard to think about it

[@huttermania]

If I could put it short and sweet: Life can be too much sometimes, this I know for sure One day may those stars align, your troubles nevermore

[@Jay-js5ik]

You don’t say anything to someone like this. You listen to them.

[@automatedrussianbot]

@@Jay-js5ik listen to yeonmi park oh wait

[@krishnavasu3499]

Jeez, the deepest 34 minutes I have ever experienced on KZbin. So heartbreaking, i couldn't help but cry with him. It's horrible how even in the 21st century, things like this exist, especially on a nationwide scale

[@IngridBruinsma8]

I have heard a lot of people say things like “it’s crazy that this is still happening now in the 21th century”. About North Korea but also about wars. Us almost not being able to grasp those facts proves how lucky and privileged we are. And the sad part is, there are so many messed up things going on in the world, that are happening because of things that western countries are doing or did in the past.

[@edl6398]

@@IngridBruinsma8stop blaming the West for what is going on in North Korea. Ridiculous to even interject that. My father fought against North Korea and he was American. Thousands upon thousands of westerners died fighting against what is now a prison country. The people in the West are lucky and have also given great things to the world, like this man’s survival. Your comment has zero to do with this man’s story and reflects your own personal prejudices.

[@IngridBruinsma8]

@@edl6398 that’s just ignorance. Me blaming the west wasn’t about just Korea anymore. Also soldiers dying in a war is messed up but doesn’t justify anything. They were in a war in a country where they shouldn’t have been too begin with. What great things did western countries bring? All they have been doing is pushing their culture and ways onto other cultures. Till this day there are many countries in civil war because of colonization. I am sorry for your father, his time in war must’ve been horrific. And I am also sorry because it happened to him because his county was selfish and power hungry. Also yes the comment has gotten quite out of context. Yet I do think it’s a very important topic. I come from a western county and my county is also to guilty

[@edl6398]

@@IngridBruinsma8 How dare you say that the US, Korean, and Australian soldiers who fought against this horrible dictator family were lambs to the slaughter by their own governments. They were tortured and killed in North Korean prison camps and some kid who doesn’t even understand history insults them because they are an entitled Westerner who has never suffered anything but has the time and luxury to sit around and intellectualize the ills of capitalism while enjoying the benefits. Laughable lot. Done with this degrading and shameful conversation. Grow up.

[@IngridBruinsma8]

@@edl6398 This is going to be a long one. Read it or don’t. You keep assuming stuff and putting words into my mouth. I never said anything about Australian and Korean soldiers specifically. Also please start using punctuation, your comments are almost unreadable without it. And yes I am saying a lot of soldiers were like lambs. But I am saying that because I feel for them. So many people suffered because the government wanted power. It wasn’t like they were trying to just free people like in Europe with the Nazi’s. It was just so unnecessary. It should never have happened in the first place. And yes I am also talking about the Soviet Union, they should’ve also left Korea alone. What the US has been doing, is to ONLY get involved with war when it has something to gain from it. Like with Iraq, it was about oil. It started of with that at least. And that info is known. But they pretend they are the heroes, while bringing dispair to other countries. Also 37k American soldiers died during the Korean war. But 3 million Koreans died during that war. I only hear you talking about how the US soldiers suffered. But think about that magnitude of human lives. Which weren’t just soldiers, actually 95% of them weren’t. Yes also children. Everyone’s life matters. And yes US soldiers were tortured. But many many more civilians are tortured today as a result of what happened back then. The estimation is that around 80k to 200k of people are in labor camps that are getting tortured everyday in NK. You are saying that I am an entitled Westerner. Yes I am privileged, I am aware of that. But I am opening my mouth about how unfair it is that we got those privileges. And how unfair it is that many countries are still suffering as a consequence of what other countries did to them. I am taking a stance for all people that suffered. Meanwhile you make it sound like you are defending the US infiltrating Korea and make it sound like you think being at war over there was a good thing? You stated earlier western countries do great things like the survival of this man of the interview. Again you depict the US as a hero. Taking credit. This man and the young girl are the heroes. Being one of the reasons a county was left in shambles and then giving refuge to those who are escaping, doesn’t make you a hero. My country is very much guilty to a lot of suffering. We used to sell slaves and Colonize. Also having wars with the countries that we colonized while they tried to get freedom. And 80.000 of our people were put into prison camps and tortured, including children and women. So I understand. But I have the same opinion on that. We shouldn’t have colonized the country in the first place. What I am doing here is critical thinking. And I know it can come across as disrespectful. Especially of all those US lives that were impacted by it. And I do understand that it’s hard to get behind what I am saying. I do think it’s important to talk about tho. We are all a little brainwashed.

[@thejkyle]

This really puts into perspective how lucky many of us are. We complain about the some mundane, trivial things without realizing just how hard others have it. I hope life if filled with nothing but good things, Timothy.

[@walelu777]

Absolutely. I’m American, so at thanksgiving this year everyone was saying what they were grateful for. One of my things were that I was born in America, and that I or anyone else could have just as easily been born in a country like NK. And every busted out laughing. People don’t realize how good we have it over here, even with all of our flaws.

[@DarrinVp1]

​@@walelu777Exactly this. People are jaded and take what we have for granted. Even with all of our flaws, we still live in the best country in the best time frame the world has ever seen.

[@astrosquirrel5038]

Exactly. I’m so tired of hearing people in the West complain about being oppressed and held back. We have no idea how good we have it.

[@Vova-Matou]

It reminds us of the value of our freedom and how it should not be taken for granted.

[@TheSysy971]

I totally agree, but at the same time, it is good that we can complain about trivial things, its means that we are in good condition, is a good indicator of our well being.

[@Bhavya_2000]

His lips are literally shivering. And even though he's smiling throughout it looks like a broken smile.

[@maau5trap273]

Him seeing what empathy is for the first time from people who know nothing about him. From criminals to regular citizens is so sad yet amazing. Despite our differences we often stride to help each other. It’s human nature.

[@GageMason]

strive*

[@catheriney6209]

It wasn’t the first time. His grandmother helped him escape twice, and the families that helped him escape, at the risk of their own lives. And even though his parents left him it may have been because they knew the dangers and thought it would be safer for him to survive on his own.

[@maniasuu]

My man is explaining shit we can never comprehend, about how the closest thing you could EVER call home literally, abandoned him and yet he’s here sharing to us his story with a smile on his face. Absolute legend 😢

[@zabavnaya-xt8tb]

The same system is coming to USA, you'll see it in few years

[@happyface2373]

People who hate America need to maybe experience Korea or maybe go to talks given by people who have escaped from North Korea. They need to wake up. America is not that bad you do have freedom.

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

@@happyface2373 I am a danish man who spent some years of his early childhood growing up in rural central africa. I often have to remind myself that I have a whole other perspective of inequality compared to most other danes..... I am in the lower middle class here.... But it is absolutely insane luxury compared to what I was around in my childhood.

[@FUCKYOUYOUTUBE2222]

Happy I depise america because its people are full of ignorant narcissistic bagsters that can’t even shut up about petty nonsense that won’t matter in 3 years. They live such a life of comfort yet they’re so constantly pissed off. It’s infuriating to see.

[@KreativeKerri]

Same thing is happening with the US border. Instead of empathy, to many people just want to send them back to what they just escaped from. We don't know until we know. We need more of these stories to be heard. We really don't know what another has been or going through until we can listen and hear them.

[@caitlinnance9431]

I hope that 13 year old is living a happy and healthy life right now full of all the good things life has to offer as well as the journalist who got all the groups fired up. I want to hug him so hard and tell him how amazing he is. Despite all he's gone through, he seems so gentle and kind ❤

[@jgranders3143]

Did he ever look for his parents?

[@thurgasivaruban2511]

It’s something that comes from like a movie 😮❤truly heart touching and extraordinary what she did

[@sandrajintoorkar3181]

His kindness is what grabs my heart. An amazing human being he is. How could his parents abandon him like that? Ugh...🤬

[@bettysmith4527]

@@jgranders3143 I know, I wonder if they made it out alive.

[@LizMason-kx3oq]

​@@bettysmith4527He was probably afraid to find out. His parents must have thought the kindest and least risky thing for him would be to leave him behind. They could well have been shot at the border, detained by the Chinese and sent back to their deaths. Especially as they were already in the crosshairs before they left. His father having accurate rather than Kim family revisionist history books in storage would have been seditious enough. Trump loves Kim's power. He'd probably love to make it illegal to accurately report the crowd size at either of his inaugurations. Given that Kim's crowd sizes are created by decree, enforced by police and an army of ten year conscripts, I'm sure Trump envies him that power too.

[@fabiolamagana2031]

I would love to see that 13 year old girl and him meet ! She literally saved his life and the others with him ! What a beautiful smart and brave girl to speak up at such a young age and to be smart enough to know she needed to reach out to a reporter to be heard and make a difference! Wow

[@justforhomework001]

Wooo, Iam Venezuelan, and in this moment we have a terrible reprensión in my country, your testimony has gave me a huge hope to keep going to fight for our freedom. Thanks. God bless you.

[@monicaswavel6074]

Praying for the rescue of Venezuela we pray for you often 😭💔🙏🙏🙏

[@aber_kadaber1034]

communism is a disease

[@annihilator_of_orks]

freedom to your country my friend!

[@j4ppy]

Ulol

[@fataturchina5289]

May you reach what you want to. God bless you .

[@keyholes]

Knowing my home country has given you a safe haven is the first thing that has made me proud to be a Brit in years. Thank you for your story, Timothy. I wish you every happiness.

[@fs5775]

Be proud of the human rights that your western country instills in every individual. We all take our freedoms for granted. Out of respect for this guy, let us all not do that.

[@nengyang1895]

That's being taken away nowadays. Soon all governments of the world will the prison states. The ability to speak your opinions and defend yourself is the first step.

[@K99349]

It is great that the country of my birth gave him a home. All migrants are human beings with stories. I wish some people could remember that. Not every person is good, but my impression of the world as I have seen it, is that the bad are in the minority.

[@DonnellOkafor_hateslgbtq]

​@K99349 every country needs borders. The first world countries can't afford to take in everyone who wants to come there

[@dorismcharg4134]

Donnell: 💯 right!

[@nozomashii74]

Crying.. but it was a beautiful story told by a man with a lovely smile. His pain is horrendous, and yet he can still smile. May his life be filled with joy and laughter.

[@steveharrison76]

The brave kid became a brave man. Strong guy - I’m glad he’s free and safe here.

[@firechyld]

Had to like this comment so it says 666

[@wilt_ed]

What an emotional and powerful story. Hearing of how those in prison cared for him, how that little girl wrote a letter that would save his life, all of the escapees linking themselves together in a struggle to not be sent back. I was sitting here brought to tears. What a beautiful message of hope and love.

[@paigemalloy4276]

You can hear so much hurt and sorrow in his voice as he talks about his parents abandoning him and the way he slides over the talk of torture by simply saying they inflicted pain on him speaks volumes. The fact he can't/won't even talk about it just gives you an idea of how much agony it must have been to endure. . . 💔 Videos like these make me so grateful to have been born and raised in the United States. Yeah we have our share of problems, but in the grand scheme of things we've got it pretty f*cking good.

[@carmennurse8641]

@paigemalloy4276, but if the reports of what the new administration has planned, many of our young children will be suffering the same thing.

[@dulapeepbars3872]

@@carmennurse8641 like what ?

[@theeditbydh]

I had the absolute honour of interviewing Timothy for a community mental health project. He is very courageous, humble and a man of God. Thank you @LADbible for giving him a platform to share his remarkable story.

[@GeneralKenobi69420]

>and a man of God what a shame

[@katcabula]

Inspirational ❤

[@mamachungus]

i’m curious about what this mental heath project was! could you elaborate?

[@theeditbydh]

@@katcabula Very inspirational 🫶

[@karens2318]

Do you know if he ever get reunited with his parents, somehow? This interview had me in tears. The unbelievable sh*t he, and other defectors, go thru is horrific.

[@lalalababe24024]

my grandmother escaped when she was 19 and had to leave her mother. All of her siblings have now passed and she is around 90 years old . she says she still misses NK and it breaks my heart knowing how ruined it is is but at the same time its the only place she really calls home. cant believe that little girl saved their lives like that

[@edl6398]

Your grandmother is a brave and incredible woman. I hope you write her story someday.

[@DonnellOkafor_hateslgbtq]

She was born when Korea was a united country

[@lalalababe24024]

@@DonnellOkafor_hateslgbtq oh okay thanks! Didn’t know you knew more about her story than she did, you must know everything 🥰🫶🏻

[@lalalababe24024]

@@DonnellOkafor_hateslgbtq literally google it, the Japanese didn’t leave Korea until 1945 and she was born in 1932 you POS, why would I lie about something like this 😂

[@rachinvocat9587]

@@lalalababe24024😂bro what r u rambling about? Korea was united after the second world war

[@benwainwright-op1eq]

The fact a man who has seen such desperate times still has the heart to smile and be grateful god bless him makes you think all your problems is chicken feed compared to this man’s story

[@aether1370]

if god was real people wouldn't be going through this shit to begin with

[@brokengirl8619]

Says who? I don't understand how Atheists claim to be logical and go by science, but then make emotional arguments such as that one. Tornados exist and kill people, does that mean they don't exist because we do not like that they kill people? No. Our feelings have nothing to do with any gods existence.

[@Invisbletoyou.]

@@aether1370but also us people are the ones on this earth to, the NK president is evil asf it’s evil in this world to not just good, you can’t put down God or any other religion saying things like “if God was real this that and that”, No it’s evil in this world also, but it’s crazy how after all that this man is still here today and made it out that tormenting country alive and okay. So what are you saying ?

[@leedergs]

​@@aether1370 God gifted us with free will and sadly some people chose to abuse it

[@anythingbutsweet]

Wow. I instantly felt a lump in my throat with the last sentence. It is amazing how so much strangers can actually do for you. Thanks for sharing your story Timothy.

[@TheStubertos]

This is easily the most hard hitting interview LadBible have done yet. I teared up twice and I never cry at these videos!

[@Jaysin261]

He needs to write a book 😢 what a life he experienced. So humbled and thankful to live with peace and freedom.

[@karens2318]

They need to make a movie!!!

[@franks.6134]

Hollywood puts forth no original ideas, but here we are... Like Ol' Yeller, but 1000x better and real.

[@saradianeb]

Lowkey has been written, 1984

[@chanalexa6923]

Protect the little girl from the international school at ALL cost!!! I’m indeed in tears a 14 yo girl is so mature to know who to ask help for!!

[@SkittsMcGee]

She’s no longer a little girl. That happened when he was 17 years old.

[@ariannebirgans9894]

@@SkittsMcGeebut still

[@huttermania]

China needs to step up to the plate and change itself. It wants to be open to the world yet complicit with the devil. I would bet there are so many people in China that would like to see this policy of returning defectors change. But the problem is its a dictatorship aligned with both Russia and North Korea. Perhaps the powers that be of those 3 nations realize that by opening up to the rest of the world would only hurt those in power at this moment. Which is why they are afraid of change. They are probably afraid NK would nuke them all if it had to.

[@fs5775]

She was empowered by the individualistic values that the American international school taught. When you see something wrong and inhumane *even if it is done by the state* you SPEAK UP about it. God bless western values. If they had gone to a Chinese state school, the results would have been different.

[@drealboy_]

Yeah. That girl is now my age. 34

[@user-pg4se9lw6w]

안녕하세요 티모시 조님. 댓글을 보실 지 모르겠지만 너무 감명 깊어서 몇 자 적어봅니다.. 저는 영어공부 때문에 LAD bible 채널을 구독 중이 였는데, 이렇게 우연히 티모시 조님의 이야기를 듣게 됐네요.. 이야기를 나눠 주셔서 감사하다는 말과 함께 영상을 보는 내내 대한민국 국민으로서 정말 가슴이 아팠습니다. 한국인으로서 북한 인권에 항상 관심을 가지고 기도하는 제가 되도록 노력하겠습니다. 이야기를 나누는 동안 힘드셨을텐데 공유해 주셔서 감사하고 한국에 있는 저에게 까지 전할 수 있게 해준 LADbible 채널에도 감사합니다. 언젠가 한반도에도 독일처럼 기적적으로 통일을 하는 날이 오겠죠? 꼭 그랬으면 좋겠네요. 티모시 조님 영국에서 행복한 일만 가득하시길 바래요!

[@MyMissingPeace]

Crying. This is so lovely. It’s so beautiful how he has survived so much and is able to use it to try helping others. 🩵

[@IngridBruinsma8]

I wish more people in South Korea would be as kind as you are. Unfortunately North Koreans have been facing a lot of discrimination and bullying in South Korea :( and I just don’t get why people are treating them that way :(

[@bunnyyy011]

​@@IngridBruinsma8 this angers me so much. after what these people went through in NK? wtf is wrong w south korea netizen bruh they toxic af

[@BeckBeckGo]

What a beautiful message to him.

[@GabrielFerreira-gh5ou]

Kim is to powerful unfortunaly Korea wont be unified maybe in 200 years

[@squareeyedhedgehog]

I was wondering why this interview was 34 minutes. Worth every single minute

[@valeriehartman3705]

Watching you smile at the end brought tears to my eyes. I blew you a kiss and said "be happy."

[@Jupac415]

I’m a grown ass man and a marine and I had to go to another room because I was crying sooo hard damn

[@MrRah1995]

Like this man said in the video, we are all human, we eat, we sleep, we love. Don't feel bad for crying thats a sign of empathy and sympathy

[@jacobfromallstate4963]

It's nice to see a marine who isn't constantly putting up a front of not having any human emotions or calling someone like this a crybaby for his life experience.

[@automatedrussianbot]

so propaaganda works on you? got it. 64% of americans cant find north korea on a map so of course you fall for this.

[@fs5775]

God bless you, I cried too

[@Thecodeist]

⁠@@jacobfromallstate4963not all marines who look like they’re dead inside or they’re putting on a front are doing just that, lot of times it becomes who we really are. It’s because so many people try to pretend to be who they aren’t these days that unless you have a trained eye you won’t know if that face is genuinely a part of them or not. Don’t let movies or media try to unrealize what really becomes a part of a person one way or another.

[@akialter]

It's scary to think there will be millions people like him who's not fortunate enough to escape.

[@Maestro47]

Man this guy is just reliving the experiences he had with the way he emotes everything. Happiness, sadness, despair, joy. All rolled inside 34 minutes.

[@JacobMelon]

This brought tears in my eyes to see the grace of humanity touch him and the first time he prayed his prayers were answered

[@walinga70]

You are an amazing person. Your story is heart breaking, terrifying, and so sad. The fact that you are able to tell your story is phenomenal. Thank you to all the caring people who were a part of your story and thank you for being strong enough to share it. My sister was adopted from Korea in 1969 what she could have endured. If she hadn't been adopted is frightening. I wish you peace my friend. 🤍from Oregon.

[@KristenLB]

Absolutely in tears at the power of human love and strength of spirit. The fact that the little girl writing that is why he is still here, how his comrades from different countries order special food for him in prison, all of it is like... he was covered by divine intervention and that is his story. It's exactly that. Some of the most "lowly" people you would ever meet have the highest character and the blessings that can come through a network of helpers seems like it is a much more valuable thing to be part of than hanging out with the people at the "highest" places in society who think they have it all. I pray that he lives out the rest of his life as happily as possible, and that anytime he is scared or has flashbacks of his past that he will always be comforted in spirit.

[@shable1436]

If he believes in that then it is, but where does luck cross divinity? Everything falling into place? Or guardian angel guiding him to Jesus? I know which, but spreading how this is possible when so many others are just tragically ended, you can't convince the skeptics of the nature of the why's and how's, but could be that he is spreading the words of his miracles to millions now, and was protected and given a path to salvation

[@Lutonboy]

To come and do this interview in English is amazing.

[@petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279]

I'm sure he uses English on a daily basis since he's been living in the UK since he was 18.

[@jilewa]

His English is excellent. What an amazing man to have overcome and achieved so much despite the worst hardship and fear humans can endure.

[@treble8921]

Despite a strong accent his vocabulary and articulation are incredible and he's perfectly understandable. He's clearly quite perceptive and resourceful - subject matter considered - and I'm very thankful that he was able to escape and share his heartwarming story ❤

[@YoGemmy]

I could listen to him speak for hours. What an incredible video. Thank you.

[@bubacarrdanso9823]

Hello

[@NoelleBelle06]

This story breaks my heart, and yet I’m so grateful there was some humanity around him, angels and guardians helping him along the way. Praying for the end of this evil evil regime. And the liberation of all our fellow human beings.

[@DaniPet424]

This man and his story is so touching. He's been through so much, seen more than most of us could even begin to fathom yet is still so pure, genuine and full of love. He could be hardened and bitter for the cards he was dealt in life but he's not and it's so beautiful and inspiring and puts so much in perspective. I'm so glad i stumbled upon his story and wish him nothing but the best in life because he deserves so much happiness. ❤

[@lunabelle9226]

This is possible the most powerful story I have ever heard. What this human has gone through, we will never ever truly understand.

[@Solidus__]

This man embodies the enduring will of the human spirit. What a warrior. Glad you're safe my man

[@heathermason0]

no words can explain what I felt while seeing him holding his tears, thinking about this world makes me cry my eyes out, may your life fills with joy and happy tears from now on my friend

[@Harderanger]

Wow. More than just the story, what an incredible combination of raw gratitude combined with the deep sadness knowing that he can never fully repay the kindness he’s been given. Little fires he know, his mere survival is all the gratitude all his supporters could ever ask for.

[@shieh.4743]

Completely sobbing by the end of the story. The sheer humanity fighting against inumanity was beautiful. Enjoy a long and healthy life, Timothy.

[@ozzyg82]

Welcome to the UK Timothy. You have a safe home here with us - forever. Thank you for your bravery and sharing your story. You now embody that hope you yourself were so in need of.

[@TheWereyCar]

I would never truly feel safe. What of they come after you. Does the UK protect you?

[@davehoward22]

@@TheWereyCar Very much doubt they would come looking for him

[@TheWereyCar]

@@davehoward22 didn't they assassinate Kim's brother in an airport in another country?

[@audreym3777]

lol….i wouldn’t exactly call the UK “safe” in 2024….muzzle the people, to protect the muzz-slums, while banning free speech. Not an ideal place.

[@Iamanormie420]

I wonder what timothy thinks to UK censorship now. It'll feel like home sooner rather than later.

[@ankigatoni6967]

Humans can be so cruel and they can be also so compassionate and just kind. This story is so touching, I am happy he managed to survive.

[@HDTonyThien]

*_I'm so happy for you, Timothy! I literally got tears in my eyes as you unfold your life story. Go on, live your dream, share your story and help others. The power of humanity!_*

[@stevenlanphear6920]

I don’t think I’ve ever been so moved and touched by any video. So happy for him now, but saddened about what he went through. Also made me realize how we take freedom for granted in so many other countries - also very impressed how many good people there are in this world, gives me a great deal of hope. 34:19

[@cesarfernandez8779]

“Live well your free life” man is my age and makes me grateful for the my free life

[@anermila6325]

“I was over the moon” - this phrase no longer feels the same to me. Hope you live long and well and happy. You’ve earned it ❤

[@makaveli6873]

Just imagine going through everything that man experiences, and then finally you feel like the entire weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders. Thats a feeling words cannot simply describe.

[@mementomori7266]

27:40 to hear how the fellow prisoners took compassion and helped him is so incredibly touching! ❤ What suffering this man has been through! This was one of the most powerful stories!! "We all survived because of love."

[@HarshaVardhan-pj5gp]

What a story. This man has experienced things I can't even imagine. What a roller coaster. That 13 yr old is an angel. When you are destined to be saved, the universe comes together to save you.

[@jannyonajourneytalkshow8966]

Another night to cry with strangers😢😢😢😢😢. God bless that girl wherever she is now

[@parisfoster565]

This truly touched my heart. God bless that young girl who contacted the reporter. I wish you nothing but happiness Timothy Cho x

[@richieh2006]

I seriously don't understand how living conditions in countries like North Korea still exist in a 21st century world. Like, what the hell!?!?!? This dude is so strong.

[@isaack7]

Thanks!

[@MERISI001]

What a remarkable story. This young man deserves the very best our country can offer. I wish him every success.

[@MrCybersnow]

This man, Timothy, has one of the strongest hearts i've ever seen in my life. He made me tear up from empathy, and feel warm in my heart from his courage and hope. Stay forever free and happy, Mr. Cho

[@AFFpinky]

Amazing man. Please do a part 2, I would love to hear more from him, 34 minutes was not enough. More details about his past and how he adapted to the new world.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Yes, and if he sees his parents again...?

[@W4fflemonger]

This was by far one of the best and most moving videos I've ever seen. That 13 year old girl saved him and his group. Thank you LADbible for enabling Timothy to tell his story.

[@pjinsa2009]

I'm literally crying and overjoyed and heartbroken.... 😢

[@chariBem89]

My heart is crumpled everytime hearing these stories about north korean defector. Praise to God you escaped and survived.❤

[@abiramihariprasad4916]

After a long long time...really long time..watching such journey with his entire life flashed as life depicting story in front of all of us. It definitely made tears swelled up in my eyes . When people complain about almost anything and everything, there is another side in this planet where someone just want to live free..breathe free and feel to be alive again. Thanks for the love and the right people the universe sent across the narrator path, he is where he is meant to be. Bless him and all those who made his journey to be here. May the universal force bless them all

[@Zebedee777]

What a warrior. I don’t think we can understand the bravery, determination and intelligence it would take to break out of compete mind control like that. To escape to a “new world” he knew nothing about. It’s like one of us volunteering to go to an alien planet.

[@mendmywings7238]

After 17 years of being told how awful the aliens are and all you ever know is how awful the aliens are and that's it's much worse than where you are Such a strong man. That kind of bravery to even start on that journey. Knowing the consequences of getting caught. Honestly i wish the best for him now

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

His parents did a pretty drastic thing, but maybe deep down they knew the power and courage of their young son to be able to follow his mother and father by any means.

[@Zebedee777]

@@tulayamalavenapi4028 yes, it was very harsh what his parents did, but I think we cannot blame them. Perhaps they are the reason he first had the thought to escape.

[@nickbryan2273]

Im currenty stationed just south of the north korean border in the us airforce and watching this gives me even more drive to keep fighting the terrible human treatment of north korea. Youre story is eye opening and i think everyone should understand and learn from your experiences ❤

[@amychen1803]

ty for your service

[@ShaunRussell93]

One of the most powerful interviews I have ever watched from one of the most modest people. Thank you for speaking your story Timothy Cho, and wishing you and your family the best

[@heaton5228]

His story is so sad and heartbreaking 💔 makes you realise when you hear story’s as powerful as this, how much we take for granted in our life’s of just the very basic things in life just to survive ,begin able to eat food have a shower and watch tv and have freedom without the fear of death every step of the way

[@bill-zv3gh]

Timothy wow, just wow. I'm so sorry that you had to go through all of this brutality, but I'm so glad you're safe here with us here in the UK. Sending my love to you and best wishes for the future.

[@lisaklozenberg6408]

I just want to go through my computer screen and hug this brave and gentle man. He has been continually nurtured and supported, with compassion, here in the UK 🇬🇧. He's so very welcome here. Keep smiling that wonderful smile, brave human, brave Timothy. 😊

[@woodsTjackets]

He is so eloquent. It was a really touching testimony. 😢

[@GH-MrG]

Hey Timothy, thank you so much for sharing your amazing story. I'm so glad that you finally got out alive and were able to tell your incredible story to the world. I'm not ashamed to say it had me tearing up just imagining what hell you must've gone through And for all of those other people in a similar situation who have been brainwashed and so demoralised. You are very courageous and I wish you along, happy and healthy life. Peace, kindness and love to you.

[@laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953]

It shows that humanity can triumph over evil. If we are all kind to each other and show respect and love instead of hatred and evil then the world would be a much better place.

[@Themilkman95]

Tell that to Kim Jong un

[@laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953]

@@Themilkman95 it's not just him, the World is full of people who are just like him, the difference is he has a lot of money and power and that's when people like that are very dangerous.

[@craigmitcham2619]

not much chance of that billions of brainwashed people believe in over 3000 gods, religion is a big problem

[@Themilkman95]

@@laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953 yes China is just as bad and so is Russia.

[@2gunzup07]

No its weak people who allow evil to exist evil must be killed there is no talking no working anything out evil must only be shown equal or greater brutality that way people learn you act up you get the same treatment

[@orenji196]

This is one of the most incredible stories of human resilience and hope, it deserves to be told and shared everywhere. Such an important story also, I hope it reaches a lot of people.

[@awkwardmyrtle]

What an amazing man. He smiles despite the horror he has lived through, and it lights up that whole room.

[@BoatsNhoes824]

Thank you so much for sharing your story🤎 I hope you live a long and and prosperous life my friend🙌🏼

[@astarte66]

I cried so much watching this. Its one of the most intimate interviews Ive watched. What a precious human being he is.

[@andrewhanna4997]

Thanks

[@Atimoskisk]

Absolutely heartbreaking hearing his story. I cried along with him. Thank you LADbible for sharing stories from people who lived through these situations. Can I recommend getting first hand accounts from residential school survivors? I'm Canadian and the history of my people (First Nations) is only now being taught in schools. I think the older generations along with the world needs to hear our stories.

[@rothdior]

I second this. My grandparents are residential school survivors and I think any residential school survivor experiences can be educational

[@artair70]

1st nations? lol, is that the new wording you've given yourself?

[@Atimoskisk]

@@artair70 whatever troll. All you need do is Google that word.

[@artair70]

@@Atimoskisk It was a word you ADOPTED from YT ppl who gave you it to you, it went from "Natives" of land you also took to now "First Nations" The rhetoric doesn't work...

[@domovancan]

@@artair70 Listen TROLL, I have friends that are First Nations People. What they call themselves is their business and needs to be respected. It has nothing to do with KZbin. Our First Nations People are The Indigenous Keepers of this Land! LAND BACK!!! 💪

[@sofiathompson3531]

Impactful testimony. Thank you for sharing this gentleman's story of survival and strength, really moved me.

[@cindyeyler]

What a scary, difficult, mentally and emotionally stressful situation. I’m so grateful for the 13 yr old, reporter and those caring prisoners specifically. So grateful you were granted your miracle. God blessed you ❤

[@rebh2602]

❤so so 😢sorry you went though this… I’m amazed you survived … witnessing all that you have, I can hear that pain of those memories still alive in your heart and mind… thank you for sharing your Story and wish hope and pray for those, still there, to be saved …

[@Itsgonnabemayy]

Whenever I see interviews like this it blows my mind that these atrocities are happening as we watch this video. In real time and it’s heartbreaking, it’s terrifying.

[@footystar1GamingOfficial]

For a man who's been through absolute hell, we welcome you with open arms. Welcome to Britain, Tim. You're safe with us now.

[@hannahmiall7709]

‘Survived because of the power of love’ YES 🙌🏼 What an amazing Testimony. Keep up the good work Timothy. God bless you

[@Palmbreezs1940]

Your story is so moving. Thank you.

[@thaoddie]

Listening to his incredible life story I just wanted to give him a big hug. He must be such a strong soul to be able to endure all of this and still be this gentle person he seems today.

[@KingAdonis-nq7ed]

That little girl was sent from GOD. I’m in tears. This is an amazing story, so inspiring.

[@fs5775]

She is the product of western values. When the state does something wrong and inhumane, you SPEAK UP AGAINST IT and EXPOSE IT to everyone who will listen. God bless western values of human rights.

[@Burebista61]

If there was a god bro then those things wont happen in the first place .

[@VorpalSnickerSnack]

Believing in a shittiest written fairytale is an excuse to not give a fuck.

[@Burebista61]

@@VorpalSnickerSnack 🎯🎯

[@kathyh4804]

Why do we always blame God for the evils in this world?! That comes from satan but no one mentions that!

[@t3hwaddledee]

Thank you for sharing your story. As traumatic and heartrending as it is, at the same time, it also lets real humanity and kindness shine through - his grandmother (who could have shunned him as a criminal against the country), the 13 year old in the international school, the South Korean gangster and his other cellmates in prison. They all cared about him, even though all (save one) were total strangers. Beautiful weaving of unbelievable trauma and heartbreak, and pure kindness and compassion. I am glad you’re living well these days. Please continue to live well and chase your dreams!