My escape from North Korea | Hyeonseo Lee | TED

As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee thought her country was "the best on the planet." It wasn't until the famine of the 90s that she began to wonder. She escaped the country at 14, to begin a life in hiding, as a refugee in China. Hers is a harrowing, personal tale of survival and hope -- and a powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, even when the border is far behind.
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[@hazelyi8839]

And she speaks chinese so well that made chinese police officers thought she is chinese. This is amazing

[@BlaCk-we7cy]

@@manazwini7724 doesnt change the fact shes amazing

[@freshavocado727]

Manazwini the fact that she had to speak fluent Chinese at that age and having to learn it in a short amount of time is even more of a reason why she should be looked up to as a role model.

[@lisa-hv7vb]

yet people still critisized her english when she speaks more language than those dumbo

[@boppity-oscar5054]

Jesus loves you. God bless

[@prajna-satheeshbs4519]

How do they learn???

[@ArsiaaAhmed123]

She’s trying not to cry...she’s trying her best with her English....she’s trying her best to explain how hard North Korea’s in DANGER

[@killme2675]

At least she has freedom now.

[@rebelllionlad8049]

like uS is heaven hahahahha

[@EvieVermont]

She speaks 3 languages fluently. How many Americans can say that?

[@hannahrock4220]

She shouldn’t have to “try” anything she is so brave and she deserves more attention. People should stop being so shallow talking about her accent. Imagine being in her place, I bet your highest concern would be staying safe and educating people.

[@eoyoyti5390]

@@rebelllionlad8049 Actually heaven are South Korea And Japan 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑😏.

[@dlanyer24]

she's a legend, there should be a movie about her life.

[@tuanas458]

No she's a liar. Her and Yeonmi Park are spreading a fake narrative against NK. NATO uses these "human rights" narrative to invade other countries, like Iraq and Libya. Spread the news because alot of innocent NK are at risk.

[@sanswrang]

Yes

[@C.A._Old]

Yeah. ! World Need see this Legend History Story of Girl. :-')

[@sanswrang]

Yes!

[@heldercapela]

I fully agree, God bless them

[@keitaromorikawa6861]

This girl is so brave she even helped her family to get out, she is so brave and I hope we see them more. And I feel bad how some North Koreans missed their families when they are in South Korea.

[@NICH999]

I'm sure all of them do

[@Michaketsu]

@@NICH999 not all actually

[@adw6894]

@@NICH999 Not actually. Many of them have issues with their abusive families, and just want to stay away from that families

[@WiendyrieKastchukAlcantaraHand]

❤️‍🩹🎗

[@dashaang3840]

What's worse is that the families of those who do get out are often tortured, imprisoned, and even killed. Not just immediate family, but even extended family. To make you think long and hard about whether your freedom means enough to sacrifice the lives oof so many others. Her talk gives no details, but I'm sure she experienced many unspeakable things. She's afraid to talk in case she still has other family there who could be hurt, or bc she doesn't want to lose her composure. There's one guy who escaped north Korea who didn't speak up for many years bc his sister was still there and he didn't want her punished bc of him. After she went crazy in prison there (God only knows what they did to her!) and was released bc she is now like a child mentally, he began talking about the atrocities going on there.

[@fatimahzahiri7375]

I refuse to die before seeing north Koreans getting their freedom

[@Its_Sebas_Yk]

So cool seeing an immortal human

[@atomicboatz]

@@Its_Sebas_Yk I dont think he meant it literally....

[@Alex-tj8ms]

@@atomicboatzr/woosh

[@kanameneko7770]

Ur profile-

[@janasiaunique447]

They deserve better

[@chiiiah]

Seriously? Her life was in danger and now some people are just talking about her English?

[@nicolovespanda]

her accent is cute tho

[@bumblebeesubliminals4262]

I think they were just pointing out how smart she is because she has very good English :)

[@snowbyul]

@@user-kz3ti7gi9j She means support for the north korean people...not the regime...

[@swanni1633]

PARIS DAWSON I think her English I wonderful. It’s honestly amazing I really don’t understand HOW YOU CAN HATE HER ACCENT.

[@engr.enciso]

her English is very very vary good actually since she came from a place that doesn't allow the language seriously STOP! complaining about it I mean like what the heck

[@TuanAnhTran-kv4kf]

I admire her. Trying not to cry, calmly recounting the tragedy of the north Korean people.

[@powerlifting5904]

Acting like you understand her feelings

[@You_CantHandleTheTruth]

​@@powerlifting5904It's called empathy. You should try it 😁

[@powerlifting5904]

@@You_CantHandleTheTruth give me some money I need some money. Can you empathize with me right?

[@Night_Rose_94]

I encourage everyone to read her book "The Girl With Seven Names" It has a lot more details, it's very well written and it will open your eyes. You haven't seen anything yet from this Ted talk. The book is where it starts, so much happened to her it's unbelievable. I want to shake her hand and congratulate her. She is a strong woman and i look up to her. It's a book everyone must read.

[@flamingblood]

I was about to comment the same. I’ve been reading the book for a while and it’s my favorite book so far. And the explanations are beautiful, it’s like you see everything in front of you.

[@neils5539]

This talk is a very brief summary of the book, but only touches the surface. An incredible eye-opener to what it's like in North Korea. Highly recommend.

[@SaadHaque72]

I just finished it

[@sorenutpal6091]

Ok

[@kasamepanyasoponlurs9401]

I will read that book.

[@manisharaja929]

One day the whole world will celebrate North Korea's freedom😩

[@Kartlos1]

The Korean war isn't over yet, it's on pause. One day, Korea will be united as one nation.

[@amehlee9364]

@@Kartlos1 I really hope so

[@zoesmrti]

@@Kartlos1 I hope North Korea will become like South Korea

[@grafzahl4698]

@@zoesmrti You need 50 years for it. Greetings from Germany.

[@catsgonnarulethisworld4830]

Hope so

[@jack_cai]

She is so smart for telling the Chinese officials that her family was deaf.

[@xexpaguette]

Not THAT smart, but with the circumstances, pretty cool

[@Gazehunter-yz9oj]

@@xexpaguette Being able to both escape out of N Korea and save her family shows how mentally and physically capable she is.

[@xexpaguette]

@@Gazehunter-yz9oj THAT is smart. She's an amazing person, but the excuse wasn't amazing.

[@user-fr1yo3so8q]

I wonder if the officers didn't ask their ID's or if they had fake ones

[@ishworshrestha3559]

Ok

[@billytee9747]

Her voice is a symbol of hope. I can feel the people in N. Korea are crying for help and this young lady is their biggest voice. Don't give up to speak out the truth.

[@BlondheimTheGriever]

I read her book "The girl with seven names" and it changed me completely. I really hope one day I can say thank you to her for exposing this, and for her great efforts and hard work in helping others. I will never take anything for granted in my life again, and I do wish her family, Brian included, that they will live on prosperously. And I will do what I can to also aid in helping North Koreans. Wonderful woman, and a huge Bravo to her.

[@MihaelaBilicAnticevic-rz8vl]

I read it too, and it was sooo great!

[@miraydowski]

Where did you find the book?​@@MihaelaBilicAnticevic-rz8vl

[@Aarson]

Imagine not even knowing what’s on the other side of the border and still deciding it has to be better than North Korea

[@MuhdAimanAfezzar]

You really copied comment from the other video 🤣🤣

[@tyapnekadegaming7997]

@@MuhdAimanAfezzar YEAH

[@tyapnekadegaming7997]

hello

[@higztv1166]

@@MuhdAimanAfezzar yeah, from the escape video

[@himanshugirrajmeena9027]

this line just blowed my mind

[@Greatcountry37]

The dislikes are all Kim-Jong Un making fake accounts.

[@nutzo4402]

Possibly. Or maybe some people just can't really hear her and dislike it.

[@smileyface8434]

MumboStudios Well then they’re bastards who don’t know captions exist

[@kevinscheeseballhair9720]

They’re even more bastards if they think making fun of her English is good, when she just escaped a dangerous a country

[@stefann2461]

rehan haider\ shut up troll

[@linnepinn6505]

It's from people who don't like the way North Koreans are treated

[@justAcarat17]

I’ve read her book in german, it was titled „black Magnolia“ and definitely left me thinking. From fleeing to Chine all by herself to bringing her family over the border to South Korea, this Woman is so brave and strong. She met so many people along the way who helped her, yet it was also her quick thinking and creativity that helped her survive. I really hope that more people talk about her

[@mrunknown2664]

bravest human ever lived , a hard life time no one can imagine

[@pattymayocakes]

Keep the same energy when immigrants come to the US for a better life

[@Rhyswxles]

​@@pattymayocakes most of the immigrants come for jobs. Yes, many come for better lives but I've only seen immigrants who came for jobs

[@randomstranger2122]

Can we just take a moment to show respect to that stranger who helped her

[@iamveryfunnyhahahahahahaha6076]

666

[@arjitainmedicoworld]

Its like crash landing on you ❤️

[@jocelynd1897]

That made me tear up

[@professoroak9677]

'He didn't helped her, he helped North's Korean People'

[@afrozabegum9935]

From which country the stranger came from?

[@charlotte8765]

this video is over seven years old and the comments are so recent. it shows how this is still relevant.

[@KaylumHSQ]

Charlotte F. Or just KZbin’s recommendations being weird, in a good way. This video is very educational.

[@applefoodie]

Wow, you're right. I just saw that there are comments from just days ago.

[@felixslife2853]

It is 7 years old

[@ceceliaanitaallu3484]

Very true

[@mremojiman5218]

i agree ive only recently started listening to ted talks

[@jasmine0613]

My heart goes out to her , what a courage! You have already suffered enough,i hope everything goes well for you!!! sending you love and blessings!

[@Yogita-ke6pp]

I felt so grateful of that Stranger for helping her , May God bless that beautiful human being

[@seokjinniekim5492]

imagine if all the North Koreans just all escape and leave Kim alone

[@denise7090]

this is exactly what I think

[@hira6481]

Unfortunately the way they're brought up, their education, and their separation from the outside world don't allow them to see that what they're living isn't normal. Most of them treat Kim like a god and they would never leave. In order to see change there needs to be interference from a big power abroad.

[@elaina5789]

Dude would stand there like 🧍‍♂️

[@adityasrivastava9008]

ferb i know what we're gonna do today

[@haesoo224]

its sad but true thats its IMPOSSIBLE

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

"I am not helping you, I'm helping North Koreans" - what a beautiful act. I hope I could do it for someone someday.

[@JanTheGunner]

that man is a legend, I wonder if he payed for every North Korean in jail.

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

@@JanTheGunnerDon't know, but for sure that man would have tried his best to do so ig.

[@JanTheGunner]

Naval Kumar Shukla yes

[@rodent-creature]

I would donate and help the north korean refugees 😔❤️

[@navalkumarshukla9447]

@@rodent-creature Nice thought. But now as I have read her biography, I found that money isn't the primary issue, it's the Kim Dynasty. Maybe soneday North Koreans would live freely. #Hope

[@mayatheasker4615]

the fact that she sounds so strong and calm while speaking...(speechless)

[@ImeLuLu]

いつか、北も南も共に歩いていけるように祈っています。

[@user-xl3ip1kh8o]

良いコメント。しかし、それが真実であるかどうかは悲しいことだ。

[@Pcooke-uu2fg]

Imagine how nervous she is after escaping the most dangerous country in the world,learning the two hardest languages and then talking to thousands of people in a country that she was told was evil when she was young

[@rodrigodiaz7167]

THE TWO HARDEST LANGUAGES???? god why dont you inform yourself before saying such things. chinese and english are the two most simple languages gramatically. the hard part is writting in chinese

[@jeremyvance803]

@@rodrigodiaz7167 chinese is commonly ranked as the number 1 hardest language to learn, english may not be the most difficult either but its still commonly stated to be fairly difficult

[@inaki5989]

Jeremy Vance I think English is the easiest language. You use the same words for almost everything, don’t have gender variations for words, and that might be the reason why English is the most learned country around the world. (Actually, I’m from a Spanish speaking country, I just learned English at school)

[@smalldc4120]

@@inaki5989 And Spanish is the 2nd most learned language, but non-Spanish speakers say that it is kinda difficult to learn it

[@CRISTINA-fw1rk]

Iñaki ya, no sa en Lo que dicen, se creen que el ingles es dificil para sentirse mejor ya que solo saben ese idioma pero es súper fácil, english is probably the easiest language in the world

[@abhinav1149]

There is so much pain in her voice and in her eyes, she is unable to hide it. So sad

[@meat6470]

not really, it’s probably just her English that made you think that

[@zangosango]

Tesco Bleach no, you can hear it trembling

[@meat6470]

King Cazitan maybe that’s just her English, idk it just sounds pretty normal to me

[@JanePanjaitan]

@@meat6470 no, I think it's not her English. At some point, she was almost going to cry, but she held it in.

[@meat6470]

Jane Panjaitan yeah I saw that too, but ok you can have a different opinion

[@teachershares6505]

She is so grateful and caring in spite of all the horror she and her family have been through. It truly amazes me and inspires me how one human can make a real impact. I hope for the best for all the struggling people in North Korea

[@SirBelvedere333]

Such a beautiful young lady with such a sad story. May God bless her and her family.

[@claudiacastillo2389]

This WOMAN saved her entire family. She is so brave and smart.

[@killme2675]

Yea, impressive because most escapees escape alone.

[@cryptix_4517]

700th like

[@justaduck6878]

Does it matter if she’s a woman?

[@killme2675]

@@justaduck6878 A woman from NORTH KOREA

[@isabellpark6848]

@@justaduck6878 some people are sexist and think women cant do what men do so she was just pointing that out

[@danicz1548]

She's smart. She learned to speak Chinese even English. And also one of the bravest woman.,

[@Jessica-ni4nt]

She’s brave but if you live in a country who speak chinese you are going to learned it! , but her english is great

[@guestguest4023]

sk is a corrupt society. most people in sk go through cosmetic surgeries that turn sk people into crooked faces.

[@rebeccawang4582]

@@guestguest4023 uh that had nothing to do with anything they said??

[@yusufyasaf8010]

@@guestguest4023 have fun on the rice fields!

[@esteroliveira2916]

shes unique and tha's perfect!!!💖👌

[@simpleboy4392]

That kind stranger is a man of pure heart.

[@maddy.9512]

Bless her soul. She saved her family, what a tragic life.

[@faridatuakmar3621]

“I’m not helping you, I’m helping North Korean people” May God Bless You Strangers

[@marlene4922]

God bless and protect that kind stranger.Kindness will come back for him

[@fredgalaxy7632]

That's very risky. Could've been an undercover agent working for NK. By using reverse psychology, saying " I'm helping NK people " and the lady then reacting such a way, that it reveals her affiliation of NK.

[@iamveryfunnyhahahahahahaha6076]

Say my name

[@amountofcaffiene]

It isn't easy nk government may punish u 😐

[@funnyvalentine77]

1.1k liker damm ❤️

[@ros.b98]

wow she is really intelligent. She learn chinese and english by herself? just forget about the accent. She learn it. Wow... and she survive

[@vaderladyl]

Not only that but a brave, stoic and resourceful woman.

[@Archive41024]

Most likely she had to learn south korean too because the korean language split since the north and south were divided for so long, so technically she speaks 4 languages

[@SalvatorePisanu]

Australian speak English with a different accent of American and with a different accent of British, 3 different kind of accent talking English as natives.. isn't? What is important is understand each other.

[@kokomi2563]

Heem yea that is wonderfull. We cant learn so munch more froam her

[@gabrieldepadua4814]

Actress!

[@x1nx1ngl16]

Got chills. She and her family are very very brave.

[@sipi4716]

Throughout her experience I was just thinking that how painful that was . Hats off to this girl and her strength n courage

[@adriandiaz4071]

The Fact that she is showing her face publicly is showing courage already

[@juliannesharpe278]

Great Courage!

[@yespapa8102]

Kim jong in : Nike that down! Nuke that down!

[@Emanuele246gi]

@@user-cd5cy8qj6y stfu

[@winniejung]

@@Emanuele246gi lol what u stfu

[@Emanuele246gi]

@@winniejung no lmao

[@shintyty]

You can’t make fun of accents when you only know 1 language while she knows 3 and was very brave her whole life to escape

[@krishapatil7783]

Nobody is. what's your point?

[@miriamaguilar56]

@@parist4177 scroll down

[@miriamaguilar56]

@Art Tuber - Neelam me? i didn’t make fun of her accent...

[@vaibhavin2138]

@@krishapatil7783 exactly

[@fluffymochi328]

For the people saying no one is talking about her accent it dosent mean specifically the people in this comment section its referring to people in general who make fun of other who can't speak a language very well.

[@melicecosta4775]

I have never seen a braver woman in ‘’now times ‘’ . She’s amazing . I really hope to become as strong as she is .

[@Scapi0609]

Things like this make me realize how good my life is. I had a rough upbringing but it's absolutely nothing compared to the pain this woman had to go through. Every time I want to complain I need to remember that there are people who have had it so much worse. I'm so happy she escaped and can live a life free of the evils and oppression of North Korea.

[@shraddha1640]

While it's true that they have suffered much worse than us normal people. I truly believe that you should not undermine your suffering. Ofcourse stories like this make us more grateful and humble but never compare your pain.

[@anuragbose4283]

I just read her biography "The life with Seven names." She's an immensely brave lady.

[@Leila29a]

same too

[@akashrathod595]

I want to read. Where can I?

[@anuragbose4283]

@@akashrathod595 The book is actually "the girl with the seven names". It was a typo. You can find pdfs on Google.

[@tommyspadaccini2121]

Me too, but in Italian: " LA RAGAZZA DAI SETTE NOMI" (the girl with the seven names)

[@dl5406]

Just finished it today! It was spectacular.

[@rokit0402]

Her saying they were deaf and dumb people was the smartest play in human history

[@Ohyeahyeah-sz4rz]

my man clutched it

[@helpabrothawithasubisaiah5316]

I would have done the same... what else you gonna do when they cannot speak the proper language

[@losojovel5662]

Dude I was envisioning that part in my head totally something out of a movie she’s definitely a living legend

[@Rentaro_dev]

yes

[@payalgupta9622]

She is intelligent and loves them a lot

[@haeyuen1058]

I have a huge respect for this strong women and the kind stranger who helped her and her family ❤

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Her book, "The Girl With Seven Names" is a must read.

[@Unknown-sk3df]

You can hear in her voice that’s she’s hurt. She is so brave telling her story ♡︎

[@aimeegarza9504]

Yea

[@DefneYildirim]

Bro her life was in danger and your talking about her voice? Smh

[@justineespejo6034]

@@DefneYildirim it means that she is impressed abou her bravery

[@hungrylyly]

@@DefneYildirim They're saying that they can hear the pain in her voice???

[@stuartbollen1060]

RKYK-Gaming I

[@yougotnojams7025]

3:18 "I can't Reveal many details about how I left North Korea." I think she is doing so out of the safety of those who will try to escape the same way she did...

[@mimingyanggg]

Wut. . _. I don't geddit

[@RaRa420]

mijane sapalo I think she meant that the girl didn’t want to say the details of her escape so that the government doesn’t know and possibly block that way aswell, or catch the people that are trying to escape in the same way as her

[@gianairana3414]

Y N it can also be very dangerous. If NK finds out her family and her escaped north korea,, 3 generations of her extended family in NK can be publicly executed etc etc

[@stamat1a]

Only the government and a few others have access to the internet.

[@JiggaModz]

no one would find out cuz they can’t see this vid lmao

[@Leda__]

Большое уважение этой смелой настойчивой девушке! 💖💖💖 Желаю освобождения и всех благ народу Северной Кореи! ♥️♥️♥️

[@abderrazzaktemmar6300]

can't believe that this video is here for 10 years & i did never watch it till this morning thank u miss Hyeonseo lee ... what an inspirational start of my day !!

[@darkyboode3239]

This woman is tough. Not only did she herself escape from North Korea, but she helped her family escape too.

[@hobispreciouseusmile]

Ik👏💜💜

[@igybproductions8191]

For everyone commenting about her accent. This woman is stronger and smarter than most of you. She speaks Chinese, most likely multiple dialects, Korean, English, and who knows what other languages. She is a living legend for what she went through. This woman has all the features I would look for in a wife, smart, cunning, brave, self reliant, beautiful, and strong. I hope this woman achieves all her dreams, she deserves it.

[@randomuser1249]

IGYB Productions above this comment is a comment with 5k likes below is a comment 1.5k likes this has 6 is the algorithm drunk

[@igybproductions8191]

@@johndubay2393 Relax there, simmer down now, simmer down...xD Don't take it personal, I'm just saying, this chick is pretty damn smart. Most means most, as most of KZbin is full of braindead Jake Paul fans. You may fall in the other catagory, which is outside the most catagory.

[@snownoldwhitezenegger8442]

@@igybproductions8191 are you simping recently son?

[@judetherudedudepranks8281]

Your stupid

[@milkdom3322]

Snuffles Omega the irony

[@jimintae3284]

my heart just breaks....I'm crying listening to her but the hurt and agony im feeling could never compare nor console her soul:(♥️

[@liliareg5653]

She is a remarkable woman! Her struggle to get out of NK is true for every defector I learned. There is a book titled “Escape from Camp 14”by Blaine Harden. After I finished listening to the audio book version, I couldn’t sleep that night. And of course there’s the story of Yeonmi Park that brought so much tears in my eyes. There are many other stories about defection from NK gulag. They break my heart. Can somebody provide information on how anybody can contribute to the organization helping the NK?

[@rachelsrooms]

“when i was seven years old i saw my first public execution” “a lifeless woman lied on the ground” “we are waiting to die” this is NOT ok. we need to help these people!

[@d_evil075]

i wish there was a way....

[@seibertsmiths]

Unfortunately, as we have seen, giving NK aid only elongates the reign of this dictator family.

[@moonglare5885]

I agree, but it's a country we have no control of😪🤧😢

[@Steph4973]

We cant. They’re friend with Rússia so nobody cant do about about it

[@melissaioricce7771]

Yes Yes. We really need to help these people. Here in Brazil we have NGOs and foundations that help immigrants, but their funds are being cut by the president... I think the US situation should be almost the same, so it makes the process of helping us free from this oppressive consumerism system we live in, and the release of these people, easier.

[@Brightclips]

My heart goes out to the North korean people.

[@lucyal8652]

So many of my family members were stuck there. It was disgusting how so many Americans voted Kim Jong Un "as a joke" for 2020. They wouldn't do that with Hitler or somone similar. But would to Kim Jong Un. In America, people should really learn more of Eastern affairs

[@CMolo]

Similar things are happening in China as well. We can't pretend it isn't happening. I have a feeling in 50 years we're gonna look back and realize we really screwed up in not doing enough, like we did after the segregation period.

[@hassanomer3852]

Same i really feel bad for them

[@CaptainCrunchOfficial]

Especially the leader, Kim Jong Un!

[@sathiyanarayanang2631]

Me too

[@barbararogova7983]

She is a person out of this world. It is an enternal bravery and courage. I dont imagine it can indeed happen in our world

[@nixutps]

This woman is so strong! God bless her ❤️

[@forofor2101]

That stranger man deserves a medal damnit

[@Dingo7423]

Stranger was Australian man, they r reunited in Austrailia later. You can find it in KZbin.

[@ichrakgamrani4214]

blog.ted.com/north-korean-defector-hyeonseo-lee-reunited-with-the-man-who-saved-her-family/

[@pranjalikanwar2398]

How did you know all these things?

[@alishbahazam3964]

NOBEL PRIZE !!

[@mirsaabzeeshan2481]

The newest president of n. Korea

[@gracey5512]

She speaks English really well for someone who comes from North Korea where they don't teach you English. She spoke Korean most of her life and then had to learn Chinese, and now she has learned enough English in the past few years while attending South Korean university to give a speech in English on TED stage. She must be a brilliant person.

[@TechBrewGamer]

They teach Britsh English in N.K. schools. It is mandatory.

[@zeynepterzi1302]

learning english by yourself is easy af you dont have to be 'brilliant'

[@dollbunni]

Zeynep Terzi No, learning any language by yourself can be difficult.

[@Chlamydia69]

Grace Lee nah she sucks

[@UnicornBeeches]

And she also had to learn South Korean because the Korean used in the North is actually a lot more different than you'd think. The two countries have been separated for years and in that time their languages have developed differently.

[@parisroyale5746]

God bless this woman and her family. Its crazy how only some survive. Wishing her the very best.

[@joaoplf]

Essa história de vida gera um misto de tristeza e esperança dentro da gente. Que todos os norte-coreanos conquistem sua liberdade🙌

[@bruhstfu1545]

The man that paid for her family to come out of jail. God bless him.

[@kadencehutchings4208]

i want to be rich like insainly rich, if i was i could make a buisness double my wealth, and one day free every single person in that jail.

[@QueenElsaVeganfromEurope]

@@kadencehutchings4208 That's so kind of you to say.

[@ruki4585]

Yes

[@missjkim2336]

wait...r u iranian?

[@colleenamber5704]

@@kadencehutchings4208 way to go thats a really cool goal *give me a high five🖐*

[@milanshah4]

To the guy who helped selflessly.. You're truly a beacon of hope. Well done mate.

[@ElPascal]

Milan Shah Yes.. I'm so thankful about that guy 😭😭😭

[@unilingo]

Mi escape de Corea del Norte | Hyeonseo Lee | Doblado al Español : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZrapHRvltmFmMk

[@Zamalshkay]

tahts the real life hero who does without any hope of receiving back

[@spiderinmybathtub7096]

That brought me tears

[@angelicasysnila5476]

God bless that guy... And all the N Koreans too..

[@bonamoon2350]

Какая гордость за таких людей. Слёзы наворачиваются. Очень понимаю её ситуацию. Быть беженцем тяжело и пока это не испытаешь не поймёшь. Моя мама сбежала из Таджикистана во время гражданской войны с новорожденным ребёнком в руках. Беззаботному человеку не понять, каково это быть в чужой стране не имея своей, без денег, без дома, без надежды, но зато с чемоданом страха за свою жизнь и жизнь близкий оставшихся там, без документов, помощи и надежды на лучшую жизнь. Им не понять, каково это всю жизнь пахать во благо своей страны и в один момент стать мусором для неё. Давайте быть добрее и терпимее. Никто не знает, что будет завтра и что нам придётся пережить. Иногда маленькая ерунда может дать надежду человеку потерявшему всё❤❤

[@stvk99]

в смысле не имея своей? Таджикистан вроде существует до сих пор

[@abshirohassen5]

Stay strong dear

[@Dealwithit_yo]

​@@stvk99она о том, что беженцы оттуда не могут использовать никакие возможности своей страны, корме как в тюрьму сесть за бегство (наверно, не знаю)

[@keztukariri]

❤❤❤

[@itz_jojo95]

❤❤

[@charlesnkuubilwanga8051]

She has spoken to my heart and left me thinking so hard....

[@-_Somebody_]

Complete strangers are some of the nicest people in the world.

[@kush5107]

Agreed

[@kimjongveryil3291]

Agreed!

[@seanjung8578]

Not all tho

[@Nico-dt5hu]

especially if its mrbeast and the gang.

[@shurmert9143]

khuda ka banda your pfp tho.....

[@jasonstenglein3118]

I hear this woman, and I say to myself "I have no problems." None. This woman is made of steel.

[@melaniechiriacescu7876]

Don’t diminish your problems. She had hers and you have yours. You don’t compare happiness so why would you compare sadness or pain? You genuinely can’t compare her experience with yours but it doesn’t t mean that your experience is not valuable

[@jasonstenglein3118]

@@melaniechiriacescu7876 Wow. Most considerate and thoughtful thing anyone has said to me in their life...

[@melaniechiriacescu7876]

Jason Stenglein and I meant it... I really did. When people tell themselves than there’s someone who’s going through worst they are just pushing the problems away instead of healing them. Accepting them and acknowledging them is the only way forward in life. Be safe and happy!

[@rapalla021]

melanie chiriacescu wholesome comment thread

[@melaniechiriacescu7876]

Jonesy I wish you all the best thank you

[@olleassistans7467]

You are a part of all of us at planet earth, just like me, born and raised in Sweden. i'm proud to be living on the same planet as you, and all other people here :)

[@pepo4559]

Wow! She is tough and selfless. I hope she is happy wherever she is.

[@lilananagas7018]

bless the man that bailed her family out of jail. we need more people like him

[@erinhuang1563]

He is from Australia and they met again

[@NiteshSeth]

I agree .I think that the only way the number kind of people grow is to be kind ourselves 👤👥

[@hardik8528]

@@erinhuang1563 Can you send me the video link?

[@erinhuang1563]

X4 GAMING I thought I read it from N article. Search her name and you might find it

[@00cutearse00]

X4 GAMING I read the book. He is from Australia.

[@shanasingha1176]

the atm guy as an angel in her life...i am happy that she is doing well now

[@victhom19]

If you want to see more of the man who helped her you can watch this program where he appeared in Australia along with Hyeonseo Lee: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ7GlIyjlreWmLc

[@maywong612]

Same

[@mitropoulosilias]

yes CIA helps her a lot!!

[@klever891]

@@user-kz3ti7gi9j the only thing she wants is food for the people mostly.

[@ayushfigser1398]

Small kid ask question to Jeff Bezos.subscribe kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqu0dmaLisukmq8.

[@christinah6373]

great communication, very controlled, very patient, and very clear.

[@jenniferheta4770]

So sorry that you went thru alot .I can't imagine the terror you went thru and what you endured in your country. North and South Korea should be one.but listing to your sad journey it's hard to comprehend that dictaters can get away with murder.God bless you survived with your immediate family. Be strong and take care.

[@aka4009]

This makes me think my country is heaven.

[@satwikamandavilli6230]

Yes even mee I am soo lucky to have a good country

[@none_of_your_business-]

@@satwikamandavilli6230 same with me.🇮🇳

[@satwikamandavilli6230]

@@none_of_your_business- even I am Indian 💜

[@nitinwadekar5495]

@@satwikamandavilli6230 so glad we are living in the biggest democracy in the world North koreas condition cannot be be described by words

[@gamesjuegos9567]

Same 🇨🇴

[@lorenlockhart4874]

This woman is so strong. Her story is so surreal and horrifying...

[@mariamasri4673]

Lören Lockhart omg what is this profile pic 😲

[@Himanshi.Y]

Your profile pic is horrifying too

[@SharowbladyeGaymerPorate]

Lören Lockhart thank you I was finding it hard to hear her but I don't complain

[@beautifulisskindeep4535]

Lören Lockhart so is your profile picture..

[@serenabey4431]

Lören Lockhart very surreal

[@ityakpanya9409]

She’s so brave. And her faith helped her

[@luejidiniz6653]

Her story is a true inspiration 💗

[@hana33723]

I think that man who paid the fine/bribe was an angel

[@lilydrimm6626]

It's so sad when you think of it, cause it was simple kindness, genuine desire to help desperate people, however we call it devine...

[@rosem6254]

Divine it is.... We live in a world where It's everyone for themselves. Divine lifts the mind from looking at self to others..

[@kehana2908]

That man should be remembered by history

[@kkz5638]

I think any normal human would help after hearing about this situation

[@emilicos]

@@kkz5638 Not if involved with money.

[@Luvliaa]

This makes me more thankful that i have a roof over my head, food to eat, my own freedom and rights and not having to starve all day without any electricity. Im glad she escaped

[@PSTRIPPLEE]

QueenLee you have no rights nor freedom is just an illusion n that elites wants u to believe

[@StarShadow9009]

Atleast we have enough rights and freedom to think and know that.

[@sibsbubbles]

So true. It's pretty easy to take for granted everything we have. Everything. This woman is so fortunate to escape such a morally bankrupt and decimated place. Just even going outside for a hike and having time to see nature and the world in general would be impossible.

[@Luvliaa]

sibsbubbles right

[@jimlee5571]

QueenLee i agree

[@ibrahimlovesblink]

I wish her happiness and goodness. She is a wonderful person with a heart and a soul. I loved her so much

[@shan3910]

This woman is amazing ❤

[@hithere-ik1ru]

Ngl, the fact that she can think of a good excuse while in a stressful situation is very brave and smart

[@mystory3998]

Thank god she was the brainer in the family

[@ani.b.268]

When your brain has the decision to suffer or live freely, it’ll do anything to live freely.

[@mohdilham4764]

@@mystory3998 thanks Allah for save them🤲(pray in my religion)

[@user-DoobiDooBi]

As a North Korean Defector, I am really grateful many of you guys are interested in North Korean issues and people. Please keep supporting for Defectors.

[@adityaboro7302]

😊

[@ceph698]

you are very strong :)

[@user-uc8gv8kd4b]

지금 어느 나라에 어떤 상태로 정확히 계시는지는 모르겠지만, 안전하고 행복하게 사시길 기도합니다. 유투브에 영어로 댓글을 남기셨으니, 남한에 정착하신건가요? 전 서울의 위성도시에 사는 실향민들의 손녀입니다.

[@hi_champion5156]

Congrats that you defected that bullshit place.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

It is heartbreaking what is happening there. The first person I heard from N. Korea is Yeonmi Park. Her story stunned me, esp. the way of thinking there and level of indoctrination. Though some were saying in the comments that she contradicts herself and they question her story. Still trying to figure that out.

[@allfamous_VA872]

I'm happy for her future and her family but i'm very feel greatful and thankful 'cause without helping of that guy she can't get her family out. What a good stranger ♥

[@AirplaneKid_18]

The picture of the little girl crying as her mother was tackled was heartbreaking....

[@garotacarioca6521]

Muito triste mesmo Só Deus p ajudar esse povo!

[@tata132818]

God, those poor people, they never asked for this. The world can be so cruel.

[@TheOnlyGhxst]

+Maria Uribe The world is not cruel, only some of the people within it are.

[@iroma8886]

+Noboru Sora "Some"? .. I'd say 90%.

[@DankClip]

+Maria Uribe not that cruel, we have P.F Changs ;)

[@hammer674]

+orimar mate North Korea is what happens when human nature goes unchecked

[@iroma8886]

Oroku Saki ..

[@user-hq1mw4su4i]

I am a Japanese 18 year old high school student. There may be little I can do. However, I sincerely wish her happiness. I want to support her.

[@user-uo2ho6xp9f]

same here :( I hope one day there’s something we can do

[@Ayuh-wx9wt]

Same here but I'm from India.. I'm happy for her family members.they're lucky....🥺

[@user-gk9cd5ss6m]

Same feelings from Turkey... I wish all the defectors of NK happiness and safety and I wish I could support them...

[@user-ie2bo9pv3r]

What a kind person

[@NiDrew_Loverrr]

Have you ever considered studying here in America about foreign politics? I’m hafu and would love to chat!

[@You_CantHandleTheTruth]

Her bravery is inspiring. What a lovely and determined woman. I wish her all the best of what life has to offer.

[@doggg74]

She is so incredibly brave. I wish her all of Gods blessing for her, her family and the people of North Korea. I pray that one day all people can be free to enjoy this wonderful world.

[@andreasthoyas8669]

This makes me appreciate what I have. When the WiFi crashes one day, I shouldn’t think it’s the end of the world, as on the other side of the planet people are watching public executions and barely eating

[@jaydenkim20]

Mm preach

[@sidilicious11]

Andreas Thoyas well said

[@literallyagodactually9763]

*_sighs and spins into another dimension using a spinny chair_*

[@jeffbolt3757]

Andreas Thoyas good comment

[@deyseoliveira7630]

I feel the same. We're so weak. I'm so weak compared to her.

[@Liv-es1dn]

She is a very intelligent person, so inspiring.

[@AmitGupta-ol7fc]

Really she is amazing

[@Alphafloodpng]

She's really cute looking too

[@Ventitrer]

liv hen So strong, also.

[@ajtef]

liv hen she’s a liar

[@nazzzahra9640]

liv hen she even refused to let the audience know how she escaped to protect others

[@athul2008]

I have never herd such a great speech in my life I usually don't care much about speeches, but this one melted my heart 👍 It's been some time since i have completely concentrated myself to a speech I Hope she won't have to face any more problems in her life 😁

[@hannaharrieta]

i read The Girl with 7 Names. it’s her autobiography on her escape of north korea. it is truly one of the best books i’ve ever read, and i finished it within 2 weeks (for me that’s a very quick time). her story is truly inspiring, and it is a must read

[@FrankieTakesOver]

I wish I could fight for those who suffer. It hurts my heart knowing there's someone out there thats suffering

[@shazzy_anime4085]

FrankieTakesOver Same, I get bullied in school but I don't really care of what people think about me.My only dream is to be successfull in life & school and help people; no matter what it takes. PLZ pray for everyone & lastly me to do well in my GCSEs. Thank u very much

[@paramrajguru]

Shazzy_ Vlogz I will surely pray for you for your success......I wish I could also help them

[@shazzy_anime4085]

Param Rajguru Thanks for encouraging me.I hope your dream comes true 4 whatever reason it is.👀 👅 ❤THANK U VERY MUCH NEVER EVER GIVE UP✌ if u want check out ma insta @shazzy_anime

[@nonofeivelbaembie]

You can help organizations like human rights watch or Amnesty international. Or look for a organizations in your town. Maybe you can help homeless people or you can help poor kids with their homework if their parents cant do that. There are plenty of ways to help and every little bit of kindness helps to creat a better world. Just google the name of your town and voluntary service for inspiration how you can do something against suffering!

[@mrboobiesrider9212]

go to Africa there you can fight to death

[@uthrapriya7030]

There is a girl telling about her pain and sorrows. How tf did people have the heart to unlike this? Wow.

[@erikeriks]

Ok

[@uthrapriya7030]

@@erikeriks um..there is really nothing okay about this.

[@rblxmach]

Ok

[@T_28.r]

100% true army

[@alikabbout3018]

kim taehyung love probably north korean citizens being forced to dislike or else their family would be executed in front of them

[@danielszulc9574]

You are a true hero Hyeonseo Lee. Greetings from Poland.

[@rubichaurasia5003]

We will always keep supporting you guys no matter from which nationality you are lots of blessings and support to you from India. No humans are strange,no countries are different,we all are same!God bless you!

[@eevee2joltyon]

You could see her fighting the tears...

[@polyspheremusic3417]

eevee2joltyon Yeah

[@themeerofkats8908]

Crocodile tears

[@cheesy1521]

It's horrible how difficult some life's are just because they're born in an other place.

[@lenovich5520]

AndySounds its horrible to see how you trust bad propaganda

[@Ahmed-qc1xs]

Len Ovich Id like to see u live in North korea

[@matthewstone2545]

Ahmed Rokeeb OHHHHHHH Me: Wot a savage!

[@AnabelaPGF]

AndySounds Geography & Determination / Natural Brilliance determines your destiny

[@matthewdunn7878]

An

[@varshashere1608]

What this girl did is just remarkable and so brave Her english is also too great

[@langatrobert7137]

This is the strong woman .. truly strong and she deserves all the good the universe can offer for her sacrifice to ensure the safety of her family