Stories of Us - Yeonmi Park: My Terrifying Escape from North Korea | Stories of Us

Born in North Korea, Yeonmi Park shares her harrowing journey to escape the hunger, thought control, and violence she experienced living under authoritarian regimes. Grateful to have found acceptance and justice in the United States, she cautions Americans to see the early warning signs-here in America-of the communist nightmares she fled in North Korea and China.
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[@YeonmiParkOfficial]

Thank you for your heartfelt support everyone ♥️

[@HandlesDontMatter913]

Hello!!!

[@agentorange7220]

Long live the DPRK

[@alistarcuntovic3856]

Traitor

[@virginiabuckles]

You’re a hero, God bless you. Keep speaking for those that don’t have a voice. 💕💕💕🌸🌸🌸

[@Zathren]

Glad you got out!

[@PrometheusForever]

This video should be required watching at every university civics class in the country!! GOD bless her!!!

[@rogersmith5292]

God bless miss Parks and welcome to America.

[@PamelaBoyer]

💯🎯✝️🇺🇸🙏❤️

[@crocodilegrundee4514]

I am glad we have people like her in America to fight the Communist movement we have going on here. Welcome to the land of the free. (Even though we aren’t as free as we used to be).

[@brucehutchinson9527]

In many universities if this video Were presented or she would come to speak she would be branded as telling lies and as racist. I just discovered my undergraduate school a small liberal arts College a very good academic standing now has segregated dorms as an option. They are called Affinity housing.

[@DarkLadyAthena1]

I agree. Her story is a cautionary tale for us all and absolutely heart wrenching.

[@Emzzz78]

I absolutely adore this woman! She is the pillar of strength and hope. The things she lived through would bring most Americans to their knees!!! Wake up people! Our government wants what Yeonmi fled from.

[@RipperRoo92]

I know. It's frustrating how blind certain people can be.

[@wannawatchu66]

To be more specific...the Demmunist Party is who wants what Yeonmi fled from.

[@fcuagency2163]

There's a bunch of people on IG saying she paid by the CIA to say these lies, the same people who support the CCP and North Korea

[@quentinsavage1123]

Nah brah, the most important thing is that she's pretty tasty, that other stuff isn't important. What is important is that if there are some other tasty women trapped there, we need to save them.

[@GFKCEG]

But most important: Look at her chest, omg!

[@tisfruitless]

I personally know Yeonmi, and she is the sweetest most intelligent person I've ever met. It is truly curious how those who have been through the most are the kindest people. Screw victim mentality, pursue greatness :) Yeonmi you are an inspiration and Im so proud of you, and I absolutely mean it when I say you have changed my life, thank you

[@joebogle3172]

She is an incredible woman, When you compare this to her old videos her English has come along way. Especially when you considier half the words don't exist in NK

[@joshuachhakchhuak6799]

Be serious😭

[@Boomer1156]

My God your gullible????? She's been found out to be a liar, con artist and a fake...WAKE UP, she went looking for fools and she knew where to look... and found them.

[@lilyspice06]

@tisfruitless Cap 🧢

[@TampaJohn]

I’d heard her story several times before, but it was just as riveting listening this evening.

[@michaelragell]

I was gonna say the exact same thing. I'm crying in my kitchen again. Heart breaking and inspiring.

[@commentfreely5443]

country has no electricity but a huge electric fence around it

[@nitheesh.v8079]

just watch one day that damn president of north korrea have the same taste of the perople that suffered. he sure should suffer instead of dying

[@Alaninbroomfield]

I'm glad you survived to tell your story. Hope things are going well for you now.

[@martcool47]

For her but not those in north Korea.

[@RandomPerson-ft2dx]

@martcool47 looool you’re not their saviour. I can assure you they don’t need America’s help.

[@MegaRgallardo]

The first time I heard her speak was on Joe Rogan. It was the first time I was ever upset/pissed off by what I heard on a podcast. She’s the definition of strength and perseverance. Thank you Yeonmi Park for sharing your story.

[@adhdfitgirl]

We live in such a bubble 🫧 here

[@daddyguerrero]

My heart broke and I wept over the horrors you experienced, and over the beautiful story of your escape to America and how you love this country. God bless you❤️

[@b.h.7423]

But her book, great read

[@daddyguerrero]

@@b.h.7423 Thanks, I will.

[@b.h.7423]

@@daddyguerrero sorry about the typo buy not but ….you got it !thanks

[@brianmarshall3931]

My own mother escaped a communist prison camp in Czechoslovakia. If she were alive now - and could see what is happening in the state of California where I was born - she would not believe it possible...

[@elgrigorio1]

My family and I came to America when I was a kid, from Ukraine. I had family members who fought in world War 2, survived h Holocaust, labor camps etc. I never thought that people in America would be begging for regimes that brought down most of Asia and Europe. May your mother rest in peace.

[@nathansmith7686]

Where are the communist prion camps in California. Like, isn’t the problem there that they are not locking up valid prisoners.

[@brianmarshall3931]

@@nathansmith7686 If gruesome Newsom could do so he would. Doubling our taxes instead...

[@nathansmith7686]

​@@brianmarshall3931 Doubling taxes isn't communism. Genuine question, do you even know what communism is?

[@brianmarshall3931]

@@nathansmith7686 How old are you? Traveled much? Visited a few communist/socialist countries? I have. I am 70. Start with "mandates" that were NEVER legislated... those have cost me my 45 year old business and my home... I was born in California - leaving as soon as I clear up my affairs. I'm sure you will love to come here...

[@jamesphilip6737]

Adults aren't the targets of teaching socialism etc. It's the kids they want. Pay attention to what's going on in your schools and classrooms.

[@SMARAGH20]

Right! My God. Parents need to wake up to what their kids are learning

[@thisguy8969]

it's like the Vietnam war, they brain washed all the kids. my father was in the Cambodian army fighting against the Khmer Rouge. Majority of Khmer Rouge were people under 30. You can also see it in the movie The Killing Fields.

[@ChrisKoMusik]

I'm a kid, not falling for it.

[@ashleypenn7845]

Homeschool homeschool, homeschool!

[@MrDogsledder]

@@ChrisKoMusik What about your mates? Or are you ostrocised for not following the groupthink. I was a kid once. I know what it's like.

[@tasha5916]

Thank you, Yeonmi. You're a gift to America, we're glad you're here and free.

[@stopfakekoreandefectorsbs3697]

She is lying she claimed she buried her father another story she claimed she buried her father ash in the middle of mountains another other story she she claimed her father was cremated in a cremation centre another story her mother said paid Two people to carried body another story on Joe Rogan she claimed her father died imprison she said father ate rocks bugs soap and tortured so bad had cancer and die.

[@adamjones4989]

I am not a soft man but I always get a little bit teary when foreign born actually say what's nice about us as a people. Thank you. It's nice to know that we have big smiles.

[@free2runferal]

I've watched several of Yeonmi Park's interviews and her story hits me in the gut every time. I pray those who need to hear her message, take the time to listen.

[@wannawatchu66]

Yet sadly, there are some who, no matter how many of her interviews they hear, or how hard-hitting they may be, refuse to learn from them.

[@lijamoonstar8174]

I don’t have anything to do with Korea but this video literally made me tear up. She is such a strong woman. Thank you for your work Yeonmi

[@ryebread105]

She is an amazing woman. She’s experienced horrors that most people can’t even imagine. God bless her.

[@praetorian1877]

She is such a gentle, innocent, and sweet person! I’m glad her story and message is growing and growing.

[@flintfarmer4689]

I'm overwhelmed. This video should be shown in every classroom in America! What a beautiful and courageous person. Simply amazing!

[@sfink16]

Anyone who watches this video and it doesn't bring a tear to your eye is clearly not a caring and free thinking individual. This is the best video in describing why it is so important to fight for the freedoms we still have.

[@phoenix_arcana]

Thank you. It’s because of patriots like you that we still have a fighting chance to keep our freedom. Always remember that freedom is never free it’s paid for with the blood of patriots and heroes

[@jpm3209]

Everybody needs to watch this story. This needs to be shown in schools, colleges, on streaming billboards, EVERYWHERE!!!! Thank you Yeonmi for sharing your story. Lets continue to fight and be strong!

[@givensurname1296]

I'm so happy that she was able to heal enough to trust/love someone. Her strength is amazing.

[@Simply_blessed_]

Powerful testimony. I am heart broken for north Koreans and the girls sold in China.

[@natorious76]

So glad you escaped

[@Totalchaos0228]

her mother making that sacrifice for her and giving her body so her daughter wouldn't experience the trauma of SA... just being put in that position makes my very core tremble.

[@johnpolitis9060]

Yeonmi Park was never born in North Korea! She is a lying snake! She is a liar pants on fire!

[@51lodb]

What a terrible life she had before becoming free. I hope people are listening!!!!

[@kailahayes1430]

Thank you for being so brave and allowing the rest of us to learn about your story. This is so heartbreaking. I’m grateful you were able to escape. God bless you.

[@Lumy.innit0]

Your story actually made me cry... I can't believe you had to go through all of this. I'm so glad that you could escape that dark place, I support you ✊️💜

[@paulnewcombe7183]

Just watched on the Prager U app… it’s one of the very best short explanations of tyranny verses freedom I’ve ever heard!!! THANK YOU… THANK YOU!

[@danieljakubik3428]

Dear Yeonmi Park, please remain brave and continue spreading your courageous and honest story!

[@mikewilliams1782]

This needs to be shared to EVERYONE, thank you for sharing your story

[@PsalmS-vi8zl]

Ms. Park, THANK YOU for standing up for liberty. I hope and pray many will hear you. God bless you and watch over you.

[@yesnoodleismynickname]

This really made me cry. I can’t explain the feeling of horror when you learn, but these people were forced into the military, forced to worship a man, and couldn’t even be themselves. I appreciate being able to have myself, because even if it sounds odd, some people don’t.

[@brendanthegreek]

Terrifying. Horrifying. Inspiring. Thanks for having her on to share her story.

[@nicoledonnelly7581]

I have heard her story about four or five times now, and I’m still astounded at the life that she lived. She is such a wonderful blessing to have here in America to teach us. Let’s hope we learn from her ❤️

[@tahnee4287]

Hi Yeomni Listened from Brisbane Australia. God bless you, and never give up your work, you are an inspiration.

[@ashleypenn7845]

Keep speaking out, Yeonmi. Freedom is only ever one generation from being lost and the more people like you we have to speak out and protect it, the better!

[@susanjoneskemper]

Sadly, those that desperately NEED to see and HEAR her story will not 💔 Bless her beautiful spirit

[@simjb2400]

I cried throughout the whole video. Thank you so much for it. And thank you for your fighting for freedom ❤️

[@danielk9409]

Such a beautiful, Brave soul, She did not rely them take her dignity WOW

[@AspenMatabi]

No words… no words. Girl you have been through so much and turned out so strong! I respect you fully! Seriously! I have mad respect for you… just… *clap clap*. Keep being yourself girl. You do you!

[@col.cottonhill6655]

God bless you! Thanks for sharing your story with the world. You're a very brave woman!

[@LEO-fw9fy]

Hearing all of your stories and everything m. Her story. I am Jewish. But I have never faced a challenge like this in my life. I was born in America and have grown up here. My great grandmother got killed in a camp. My great grandfather fled to America with my grandma and her seven siblings. This though makes me feel for everyone❤️

[@debrakelly4505]

So glad to see you on Prager U!!!! I’m so happy to hear that you now have a beautiful son, an American citizen! Praise God! I just completed your first book and I literally read it in three days. You have overcome so much, God has great plans for your life Yeonmi…. Please continue to speak out. We need your voice here in America and for those left behind in North Korea. Praying for your family, may the Lord continue to bless you, and keep you all safe! 🙏🏼

[@lynnpetti3817]

Outstanding human being. Blessings

[@VeritasOmniaVincit176]

“I allowed him to rape me” I’m not easily shaken, but that line gave me chills. This level of pragmatism, to racionalize being submitted to such abuse, can only happen in the most desperate situations. The more you study the history of socialism, the more you encounter episodes like this, where women (doesn’t matter if they are doctors, lawyers, teachers) desperate for food had to give up their dignity and the sacrament of their bodies for survival. I’ll give up my life fighting any tyrannical government before this fate befalls the women in my family, in my community or in my country.

[@kestrelgaming74]

I just watched an entire ad of you speaking. I usually skip ads but your words of wisdom need to be heard. I was compelled to look you up after listening to you and here I am commenting when I rarely comment. You should spread your words of hard earned wisdom to the masses. There are some people that need to hear what you have to say because they know not of what they speak. Be safe and blessed in all you do, and thank you.

[@lparky]

"Same potential, same history, same people." Yet, such differences. That explains so much. Thank you. Yeonmi.

[@Alex-bx4sc]

I cried so hard I’m so sorry Yeonmi, it’s so heartbreaking what North Korea does to there people you are such an enlightening person you are an Angel on this earth🥺🥺

[@ninjatortise8958]

Wow, she's been through hell

[@johnmel9456]

All the best for your future . Blessings to you from the United Kingdom...

[@delmarawaad]

She's so heavenly...god bless her and may God help anyone suffering all over the world...🥺🥺🥺❤️

[@robpetrone2459]

That was the best one yet. She is an absolute hero.

[@LayingInAMeadow]

This was very hard to listen to but I feel like I've finally heard the true reality of this side I didn't fully know from someone who is brave enough to speak it aloud.

[@spencedog]

I’m a 26 year old man and this just made me tear up and cry. She’s a beautiful person. My heart breaks for all of the souls that aren’t given this gift.

[@ashleyfranks1601]

I am crying for what you want through but also because you are here telling truth - God is looking over you. May many more hear your words ❤

[@frantstorpmadsen3279]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Yeonmi Park, for speaking out.

[@johnpolitis9060]

Yeonmi Park was never born in North Korea! She is a lying snake! She is a liar pants on fire!

[@stopfakekoreandefectorsbs3697]

She is lying she claimed she buried her father another story she claimed she buried her father ash in the middle of mountains another other story she she claimed her father was cremated in a cremation centre another story her mother said paid Two people to carried body another story on Joe Rogan she claimed her father died imprison she said father ate rocks bugs soap and tortured so bad had cancer and die.

[@lancemiller1725]

Prager U... An excellent source for a wide range of cutting edge issues political social economic affecting Americans and global populations👍 Great job by this young woman telling her story ... I'm proud to call her an American👍💯🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@wannawatchu66]

Our fellow American.

[@lancemiller1725]

@Moe Chang 👍💯💯

[@tinapasquali7753]

Wow what a sad and horrible way to grow up. Thanks for sharing your story I hope everyone hears what you have to say. Thank God you are now free. God bless you.

[@marinahovakimyan9387]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, for allowing us, the simple people to be acquainted with the corners of the world which are being hidden so very thoroughly, for making sure that history isn't forgotten, and hopefully - isn't repeated. This is the only way a change can be initiated. You are unbelievably brave.

[@calvynvanwyngaardt1658]

Thank you Yeonmi. May your message and testimony have wings and be seen by all.

[@johnpolitis9060]

Yeonmi Park was never born in North Korea! She is a lying snake! She is a liar pants on fire!

[@punch180]

@@johnpolitis9060 Even so, she speaks the truth. Socialism is being push onto us. Its doesn't work!

[@westandready628]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are amazing, beautiful, brave, and strong.

[@kimfernandez330]

Such an amazing woman who has overcome so much and persevered to find truth and stand up

[@davidcrapnell5378]

Incredible and beautiful I want to take care of this exceptional young woman. It breaks my heart. What a testimony we all need to hear.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

See her whole story available on other podcasts. Got to South Korea went to school there. Learned some English then got to the USA. Hear hear more of what she says about when she got from Korea to the USA and enrolled in and graduated from Columbia University. What she says about Columbia University versus North Korea.

[@missyprill3184]

Link?

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

“No matter how paranoid or conspiracy-minded you are, what the government is Actually doing is worse than you imagine.” ~ William Blum

[@dallincrandell363]

Phenomenal! You have such a clear understanding of freedom from tyranny! Thank you for sharing your story and your passion for what is right and good!

[@darrellgoering2686]

What a brave young lady! Thank you for sharing your heroic story.

[@DJShire_ATL]

Can’t wait. I love her.

[@AngelEyes0.0]

Utterly amazing Yeonmi. You are truly awe inspiring!

[@MC-ex2gs]

I usually skip ads from this account (for obvious reasons) but I was captivated by this lady’s story. …then we got to the end and I remembered where I was. Welp, good while it lasted! Glad she got out though. What a tragedy.

[@TrialAndError8713]

Oh, my goodness! Thank you for speaking out! You're an inspiration!

[@scotthesson1130]

What an amazing story! Everybody should watch this!

[@user-kq6wg8qn3p]

Always thx you prageru from south Korea

[@MDO-iu4xv]

I love and respect her. she is a breath of fresh air. I am so glad she found happiness .

[@evelynmbewe6194]

This is really sad honestly 😢😢 the bad things people go through it's really something else. She's really strong.

[@thepsychetech6246]

I am so angry for what you had to go through but at the same time so inspired by your strength... Amazing human being!

[@bedtimestoriesforkids9755]

this made me tear up... and what a profound heartfelt talk...

[@fatimaziasafi601]

She is so strong her story put me in tears

[@lauraleigh5562]

Powerful....every person in America needs to hear her

[@Ididntwantayoutubehandl]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing your story. I’m so glad you’re an American!

[@HandyMovers]

Thank you for sharing your story and your wisdom with America ❤️

[@dead_pool8556]

If you listen carefully and imagine everything she faced... It made m cry please save her at all cost God bless her❤❤❤

[@PamelaBoyer]

I’m so glad this beautiful young lady escaped North Korea. God bless. ✝️🇺🇸🙏

[@chadpyle]

I feel horrified and ignorant, listening to her story. Thank you for sharing. You make the US a better place

[@sharov2563]

After watching her interview..Proud of living my lovely Bangladesh🇧🇩

[@josefanstey3309]

I absolutely admire this woman and the stance she has taken on fighting against oppression. Many people and myself sympathise with what she had endured through under the North Korean regime and I support her continuing stance against oppression.

[@crystalk17co]

Such an intelligent and beautiful woman. I adore her 💗

[@butchsilk3145]

Another excellent Prager University video. Been listening to Dennis on the radio for more than 30 years.

[@aloismapfumo6301]

She has gone through a lot , eish, a strong woman indeed😢

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Powerful. Thank you for sharing your story, you are more an American than anyone I ever met. God Bless.

[@saraladd6885]

Oh my Lord... My heart just shattered when she was talking about how everyday people are bought and sold, and that there are girls that are bought by villages and are raped every day by the entire village 😭 😭😭

[@Zathren]

Hate being that guy. But I'm glad she escaped. She's gorgeous.

[@agentorange7220]

What? She is just plastic

[@laurageorgina589]

Who wouldn’t be with all those plastic surgeries…

[@kpopworld2228]

For me she is my inspiration from now on ,i am feeling proud of her

[@lily062187]

😪😪😪 wow, this is what a true survivor looks like ❤ God bless her, always 🙏

[@carr0302]

One of the best books I ever read.

[@minmin85]

As a North Korean , Speaking that good English, you are really smart .

[@lanadelreyismom]

People say she is lying. Can you confirm what she is saying is real?

[@minmin85]

Well , I believe her because I also born from dictator country , And I could imagine what she is trying to say . Peoples from freedom countries wouldn't know about it though that's why those peoples could say she is lying . 😆😊

[@LalalalisaPark_m]

​@@lanadelreyismomHow can you say confidently she is lying.....Can you Stay a few days in North Korea? I think you will be understand...I think so

[@LalalalisaPark_m]

​@@lanadelreyismomOhh Are love North Korea Leader Kim....?

[@cherylbob1339]

That was one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen! What a horrible experience! God bless her! Thank the Lord she got out! And thank God for America and Freedom!🙏🙏🙏

[@motherjugs5163]

She is so beautiful inside and out; what a courageous woman. There is definitely a price for silence.

[@andy3949]

True patriot right here!!!

[@missrainee]

I can’t believe how much she’s persevered through. God bless ♥️