What Life Is REALLY Like For North Korea's Elite

Want to know how the rich and elite live inside one of the most secretive countries on the planet? Check out today's new video to see why being rich in North Korea means you've got it made, while everyone else is struggling just to put food on the table each day.
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[@maniratnam321]

Makes me realize how fortunate I am to be able to type this comment.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

So true!

[@archduchy]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj istg every Vietnamese person I meet has that last name

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@archduchy I am American born and raised and many Vietnamese have that name because they were forced to change their name or wanted to change their name to get closer to the king. My ancestors were royal officials during the Nguyen Dynasty.

[@archduchy]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 9

[@maketransint9476]

Good one

[@Blank-41]

Its crazy to think you can be born into a place you can never escape and regardless of skills or talents continuously live in poverty and forced to worship a 5' peanut man.

[@randommanhasreturned4654]

5' peanut man-

[@tangomango2459]

I'm so grateful for being born in America.

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

@@tangomango2459 capitalist dystopia

[@Blondelocks97x]

It's crazy because it's not true 💕

[@spearmintlatios9047]

@@untraceablefgc-9mkii251 yeah but at least we can leave or speak out against our country without worrying about our lives and families (except if you’re Edward Snowden or Assange)

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

I once talked to a North Korean defector and his family is a part of the elite. His life was good compared to the average person but he still wanted to defect. Lives of the elite may be better than the average people but is still hard compared to other countries. He managed to defect but his family are safe as he said. I guess that is one of privileges of being a part of the elite. Otherwise families of the defectors are often sent to labor camps. He said he was sent to a labor camp for 3 weeks but got let out due to his family background. Life is so sad for the people and is better for elite but life is still pretty hard. I hope one day they can live in peace and harmony.

[@Deadsea_1993]

Nearly a month in a labor camp there ? Oh jeez. That must have been horrifying. Glad he got out and yeah I can only imagine how stressful it would be to try to be perfect at all hours of the day and a feeling of being watched constantly. People have to watch how much alcohol they drink or they could find themselves in hot water

[@valyshknee4203]

Boubt they're safe tho, What happens in North Korea stays in North Korea, They could be in a labor camp right now or in some poor village outside the capital after being stripped of their money and belongings

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@Deadsea_1993 Yes he got lucky due to his background. He is now living well in South Korea but misses his family a lot and wonders if he will ever see them again. I comforted him and told him that he will one day, but I don’t know if he will or not.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@valyshknee4203 He told me his family is safe so I hope they are as they are high ranking officials in the government. His grandfather is a high ranking officer in the military too. I really hope they are safe though. I am guessing they managed to contact him and let him know that they are safe.

[@valyshknee4203]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj Yeah but didn't kim jong un assassinate his own brother? I'm pretty sure they got rules where if someone were to defect his or her family would pay for it dearly right?

[@CreepyLolita]

Its crazy to think I have relatives in North Korea, and if my grandmother didn't escape I most likely would have been born into that society or not born at all.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

Yes you are lucky!

[@axdde6428]

@lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll maybe changed her name to sound more american or married

[@haebelebby9441]

@@axdde6428 you did not have to assume she was American but ok

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll What if that is not her real name, she got married or was adopted? You cannot always tell by the name and your identity is not all seen in your name or surname.

[@tasha3757]

@lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll she said her *"grandmother"* ... that gives so many possibilities, i.e. the grandmother's daughter (her mum) married a western man. Thus, adopting the western name. Also, don't assume everyone lives in USA..

[@ducks9678]

Honestly I can barely go 5 hours after eating toast and orange juice, the fact that the poor kid had to go 14 hours while doing hard and long work with only some rice in his stomach is absolutely crazy to me. Also really sad :(

[@Hotdogenthusiast]

His body has adapted to it and he’s learned to tolerate and accept the hunger as normal.

[@JasperTedVidalTale]

Correction:Teen not kid

[@ClickClack_Bam]

After 2 weeks of changing your diet you adjust.

[@ohreally3898]

orange juice is a liquid

[@kanra2689]

Fr I always need a snack of some sort (mainly sugary) every mid day or so

[@Anonymous-qi1vl]

North Korea: we don’t want anything to do with Europa and the USA Also North Korea: wearing and watching European/American things means wealth and privilege.

[@MrFasih123]

i dont think they have a problem with Europe as most of the elites from there go to Swiss boarding schools

[@twentyonegrams8617]

@@MrFasih123 They have beef with France and the UK. France helps to ensure they have a difficult time evading sanctions. The UK is almost interchangeable to them with the US. They're especially mad at the UK because they believe the UK played a role in helping one of their highest level defectors escape with his family from his position as an ambassador in London. (TYH) They don't like Norway because North Korea gets heavily criticized at the Oslo Freedom forum. And the Netherlands and Belgium play a big role in the push for human rights stuff with North Korea. The Hague International Court has been outspoken about the DPRK. For the most part they have very little interaction with any nation besides Russia and China.

[@Anonymous-qi1vl]

@@twentyonegrams8617 funny that the Netherlands say something about human rights. I last saw that they didn’t recognize the uyghur cleaning in China🤨

[@twentyonegrams8617]

@@Anonymous-qi1vl Back in February Dutch law makers were the first Europeans to pass a resolution regarding the "atrocities" committed against the Uyghurs. They stopped short of listing it as a "genocide" at that time, I've not kept up on what's happened since February. But I definitely agree that nobody is doing enough. I'm glad you care. We all should care. 😢

[@MonroeSim]

@@twentyonegrams8617 The US & Japan will handle China soon 💀

[@Castle_Bravo.]

Moral of the video: don’t take everything you have for granted

[@kanra2689]

No matter how simple it is

[@teezymoney9345]

Yo dude he makes $12 a day?! I make $15 an HOUR washing dishes… that’s absolutely crazy

[@teezymoney9345]

And I’m a college student, that’s just a side thing. America is good.

[@The_Syndicalist_Gamer]

Yes, North Korea Isn't Remotely Better Then The West. It's Typical Eastern Authoritarianism.

[@kanra2689]

Don’t forget the tips

[@Julia-vr5wn]

I make the equivalent to 12 dollars an hour in Sweden (average of 33% tax rate) as a kindergarten teacher with education. Wtf, send help😭

[@merricat3025]

@@Julia-vr5wn but you pay less or nothing for things that person who makes $15 washing dishes has to pay

[@Priinsu]

I just think it so weird that they hate 🇺🇸 with a passion but, anything that has to do with us that ends up over there is cool, luxurious, and a "status symbol". That's just so weird to me the whole "most hated but, most imitated" thing.

[@bellatordei3440]

They don't care

[@one-re2ub]

Your biggest haters are your biggest fans

[@OanhNguyen-nl8mv]

They are told to hate Americans, they don't know what America even look like. The hipocripsy of communism

[@jakesheldon7637]

If you tell a kid (North Korean Citizens) to never open the cookie jar (obtain Western products/media/fashion) every day, the kids gonna want to open the cookie jar every chance they get, and brag to their friends about how easily they open the cookie jar (flaunt their status and ownership of western product’s)!

[@Rey-lg8sx]

They envy the west that's why.

[@Aftmost17]

I love seeing an infographic with 100% like rating

[@TheMaskedMen]

Same ahaha

[@macktheripper7454]

You can’t downvote .. KZbin removed this from all videos

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

KZbin has taken away the DISLIKE counter...

[@TheMaskedMen]

@@macktheripper7454 @untraceable FGC-9 MKII he knows that’s why he said

[@simplylethul]

@@macktheripper7454 I just downvoted so....

[@bobthegoat7090]

This was a great video. The style really made it much more informative than some of your other videos about North Korea. They were good too, just not this good.

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

Yeah he's really good at spreading misinformation

[@MagdaleneDivine]

I liked all their videos about North Korea....I mean kinda hard to put it to cartoon or animation.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@untraceablefgc-9mkii251 Not really as many things are true. Even defectors lie a lot so no one knows for sure,however, there are common themes like they are starved, oppressed, brainwashed,etc… But of course the elite live better than the rest of the country.

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

@@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj defectors definitly lie a lot, they're given thousands to go on talk shows and say how bad It Is in NK. Regardless, there are a few defectors that have never been in those and tell a very different story. I'll link the video if i find It.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@untraceablefgc-9mkii251 Yes, I have watched many already which is why I can see the common themes and have an idea of how it is. I have also talked to a defector that is part of the elite. His parents are high ranking government officials and his grandpa is a high ranking officer in the military. His life was better than the average person and family but it was still hard.

[@namelesscare7982]

Off-topic, it must be like living in prison for ordinary people. (except elites) Kim Jong is the warden of that prison facility, and the other government officials are serving him as guards. Guards are monitoring the citizens (prisoners) all the time. Whoever violated that state's rules or made inappropriate activities are reporting to the warden or faced punishment by that guards.

[@jesusborrego3270]

I carried concrete walk slabs to a rooftop when the elevator broken when I was young. That job was fun. The foreman told me, he told the superintendent not to hire a crane,(it was at least 7 stories). The foreman wanted me to quit and got mad to see me happy when I was doing my job with a smile and fast. They later fired me. That guy paid in the future, but I did not wish him harm

[@terrafirma5327]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@amirl3210]

Nice

[@nosorab3]

Boy, Communism really worked out for the elites, didn't it?

[@jcmahrt5100]

I can't remember but what was the difference between capitalism and communism.

[@gmailquinn]

@@jcmahrt5100 the poverty level

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

@@gmailquinn yeah, in capitalism you have homeless people, in socialism you don't.

[@bacnguyenvan4919]

Annon, you are wrong, it have to be *JUCHE*

[@chrishickey5923]

North Korea is a dictatorship

[@MrFasih123]

Learned a lot of new things from this video. Never heard about this fake Chinese persona thing and overseas labour

[@trollinator832]

All those exotic foods for breakfast that the wealthy family had made me oddly thankful for the pancakes and eggs I had this morning, as opposed to those spiced-up, seasoned, and complex dishes.

[@haoweili8583]

Wdym those are fking delicious

[@legendoflex6881]

I was kinda jealous of those dishes!😅 lol guess I've never been much of a breakfast person

[@oldycow]

I have a feeling that if you tried their spiced up meals, you would think opposite.

[@trollinator832]

@@oldycow maybe, but I’m a simple guy who really doesn’t need a lot of seasonings to enjoy food

[@oldycow]

@@trollinator832 I don't need it to enjoy food, but I would definitely say I havent tried any like 5 star foods either..

[@junebug8485]

North korean general: AMERICA IS THE ENEMY also lemme get a box a strawberry poptarts pls

[@araw540]

And watch American movies/TV shows.

[@TheMaskedMen]

When the North Korean Government see this… No more infographics show 😵

[@nemithescientist]

They won't they don't have access to Western things.

[@hernegenjas8225]

@@nemithescientist the government does lol

[@nemithescientist]

@@hernegenjas8225 rlly I thought only Kim Jung un does

[@hernegenjas8225]

@@nemithescientist well the elite has everything so that too

[@azv343]

A sign of status to eat the enemy's junk food

[@oliversherman2414]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!

[@RicardasV]

The Mercedes is very luxurious - shows BMW 3 series with Mercedes batches on... No hate, love your content!:)))

[@sifisovic7]

Wanted to type exactly this, a Mercedes with a BMW body🤣

[@tangyorange6509]

YESSS! Nothing like a new NK video

[@phantomqueen6675]

For North Koreans western food and tech symbols stats and wealth, for us westerners those things are part of everyday life Be thankful

[@Stinglikeabee625]

The happy music, jovial tone describing these awful situations makes this video gold! 😅

[@jayswervy3595]

So sad how people live in North Korea😢

[@youtubeaccount5673]

1:43 Imagine turning down multiple bowls of healthy filling and varied foods for sugar cereal

[@josephneff2199]

And this is why I have the notifications turned on . 👏🏼

[@jackb1969]

Where do yall get this information? Defectors?

[@jovankrasnic5345]

Pls do the same but for America/Europe. I am sure that the diference between upper and lower class are proportionately same, but both are more rich

[@cityhd8916]

Can we please get a video on cte and it’s affects!

[@GuillermoANG]

Jamás pensé que habría un lugar donde tener cereales sería señal de estatus, pero parece ser que sí

[@RandomGuy-jo8ky]

Worldwide people abuse those who they feel they can get away with abusing, even if it actually decreases the value/time of doing so. They literally take a loss for the pleasure of the abuse. Sadly that will never change. Only the names and faces change.

[@dameanic11]

If you're rich help somebody who's poor and deserves it, im not rich but i do my fair share of giving people things without expecting anything back. It's everybody's job to give a helping hand to somebody in there community it means more then you'd think.

[@ClickClack_Bam]

Wonder where you live at lol? Where I'm at people abuse the system to get EVERYTHING for doing NOTHING. They're ok with you working for THEIR benefit.

[@annabellethedoll3764]

But in that country, I don’t think giving out your money to poor people would be legal

[@jamezzz0035]

*“You are on this council but we do not grant you the rank of Master”* - North Korean elite, probably

[@darthutah6649]

The richer teen's life made me think of inter party members from 1984

[@sujetoaleatorio]

It’s incredible how in the country’s who say’s hate America 🇺🇸 they are the first to be in love on their products, it’s ridiculous and inconsistent for their ideology, and then their people are starving and they government prefers to have a new Mercedes than do something for the situation, well, it’s seems America isn’t the bad guy that they always are talking about, North Korea, Venezuela, Argentina etc…

[@AlParole]

Facts, they listen to American music on the low as well 💀

[@surendramumgai631]

Who told u north Koreans love american products, this video ? The truth is North koreans have banned american products like jeans...

[@PROJaiRU]

uncensored content from use is an overstatement

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nice job. This video was very informative.

[@mossychild]

2 videos in one day yay :D

[@zachhawkins5851]

Thanks GOD I was born in America

[@theanarchist9733]

But both teens felt their hearts drop when their were called to represent their districts

[@davidmartinez2407]

Love new videos

[@renaudbrunel-gauthier328]

This is the lore of every Martial Arts Manhwa ever

[@kevinkeller9162]

Where did you get that information from?

[@noiseweird2042]

Hey guys please make a video about how the mongol empire so effective please :)

[@kleeklee4572]

“Resembles Spanish tapas”… ummm Korean food is more well known and recognized around the world and America than Spanish tapas haha. It’s weird to describe something “unknown” with something even less known.

[@DoomFinger511]

For real, I had Korean food a bunch of times and never had Spanish Tapas once. And I line in NYC where every type of food is available.

[@CyrussNP]

Korean food is nothing like Spanish Tapas what a weird thing for the person making this video to say.

[@TruRocky]

Can you do a video on the dinosaur embryo that was found in china?

[@michaellynes3540]

North Korea is just like George Orwell's "1984"

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

Apart from the tact that It isn't.

[@herbivorousplant]

@@untraceablefgc-9mkii251 No, he's not too far off

[@elroylewis5557]

Welcome to the infographic show

[@thebestcentaur]

America is a cesspool, but at least I have a master's degree, a decent apartment, a solid car, and a good job. I can't imagine how that second kid is able to function with such bleak prospects outside of escape (which could itself be a death sentence if he's caught). If you're able to live in any kind of comfort at all, count your blessings, kids Edit: I DO NOT WANT A HOUSE. I AM MOSTLY HAPPY WITH MY LIFE. WHERE IS THE VICTIMHOOD? MAKE IT MAKE SENSE. Some of these replies are embarrassing tbh

[@thebestcentaur]

@BradynLee09 don't care about either. Stop projecting, troll

[@katyrebel18]

Forget the degrees and car. You have so much more that you don't acknowledge.

[@justinlawson3493]

Lol ok…you have it almost as rough as living in Central/South America, majority of the Middle East, the entire African continent, most of Eastern Europe…if you aren’t living comfortably in the US with a master’s degree that’s on you, but I get it playing the victim card is the “woke” thing to do

[@serenmm]

@@thebestcentaur hats off to you and I agree. I work for a living too. Don't have much but I realize I'm happy.

[@brendalyn1365]

@@serenmm are u holding a leopard in ur pfp??!

[@joedady1112]

Fun Fact: There are more slaves today than there have ever existed in recorded history.

[@bellatordei3440]

What?

[@gothicgolem2947]

Source?

[@joedady1112]

@@gothicgolem2947 Trust me bro.

[@gothicgolem2947]

@@joedady1112 ummmmmm I don’t know you tho

[@TheImaginedOrder0]

@@gothicgolem2947It was revealed in a dream

[@tom201090]

Very interesting. I didn't know that you could get as much Western, even American, goods in North Korea as the video describes...even if it is just for the elite.

[@shamydesfines]

My question is.. How does he know all this information ??

[@betacuck3145]

Probably through China and NK defectors

[@rayanahmed417]

Petition for top 10 militarys of 2021

[@rodolphendessabeka8721]

Where did you get your source information?

[@kaylie1212]

Sources are in the description

[@Viper-cc6ve]

Does infographic show respond?

[@dgrbcreations]

Lol eating American sugar cereal for breakfast is high class in N Korea 😂

[@ClickClack_Bam]

Just goes to show you that nothing is really real. They say drinking coca cola is a status symbol in many places.

[@dgrbcreations]

@@ClickClack_Bam in England, drinking Coca-Cola is seen as the opposite of status.

[@TheSegelflieger123]

That Benz looks quite like a BMW 3 series :D

[@JMJoubert]

I can't be the only one annoyed that the BMW was labelled a Mercedes-Benz lol

[@joaovalor5757]

06:40 "a shiny new Mercedes" *proceeds to show a F30 BMW 3 Series*

[@JashanKhurana]

Just completed watching "Crash Landing On You". Didn't expect reality to be so grim.

[@harshpatitripathi27]

Art Class? Hope he doesn't fail art class.

[@youboialex5043]

This was a interesting video

[@lostvegas27]

7:10 that’s actually a BMW😂

[@matts4893]

The second teen can't be doing too bad. He's wearing a tuxedo.

[@prettycoolcat]

“Shiny new Mercedes’” *shows BMW with Mercedes’ logos on it* 🤣

[@LITTLE1994]

Regardless, we live better than everyone in North Korea, unfortunately. Reminds us how grateful we should be.

[@maximesavoie7922]

Thats interesting

[@saramainyugen8002]

Danke!

[@opdjasin]

The title of this video would still be correct if you swapped North Korea with literally any country. The only difference is the poverty rate. It is a lot more common in under developed and developing countries.

[@rinse-esnir4010]

Nope, the situation that this video paints is not present in every other country.

[@junaidJUNEhamid]

That Mercedes’ looks a lot like a 3 series Bmw … I wish there was more top gear to watch

[@DavidL1986]

See the thing is with business.. theres just no need to treat people so badly. Like the middle eastern countries could easily give them nice bedding, ok food. Allow them a few more breaks. Sure a bit of your margin will go down - but a happy, motivated workforce will be much better for your business in the long run

[@MaherIbrahim]

This is incredibly similar to my life growing up in Iraq under Saddam Hussein regime it was brutal

[@thatsunfortunate2771]

It's so crazy how my basic poor person life style is a luxurious elite life style for NK

[@fat-nj2zo]

Kim Jong Un is such a nice leader that he eats his people’s meals for them.

[@krazejhaha]

How many North Korea vids are you guys gonna make

[@Michaelengelmann]

My uncle from the Philippines has/had a job in Dubai & my mom said he said they’re really strict

[@bearsgaming6364]

Work in the richer middle eastern countries are supposed to be horrible.A lot of people from poorer countries go to those countries as larboures, maids and servants because the pay is better(though relatively lower) and could be a better life for their families.the people overseeing them are very strict and cruel, and sometimes they would not even pay the people the money they are due.

[@Michaelengelmann]

@@bearsgaming6364 “are supposed to be horrible” what? 😂🤡

[@Michaelengelmann]

@@bearsgaming6364 all the stuff you said I already know bc as stated previously, I have an uncle working there 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Deadsea_1993]

@@Michaelengelmann. I hope he stays safe cause yeah those people have lots of money and tend to look at people as replaceable objects. A good friend of mine that is extremely rich said that rich people in Saudi Arabia will abandon cars that are worth hundreds of millions of dollars if they get into an accident to avoid getting into trouble. He said many people there made him seem poor in comparison when he did business out there and he is a multi millionaire.

[@hensen5309]

God bless the USA. I pray to god these people will be released from their absolutely sickening poverty.

[@untraceablefgc-9mkii251]

You really believe everything they tell you huh

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@untraceablefgc-9mkii251 Why do you think everything is false? He did get a few things right but yes it is not all true.

[@thebestcentaur]

Empty words won't solve anything. Action, drastic action, is needed. I had to leave the church to learn this (and I'm not interested in coming back, thanks)

[@phongpham8727]

@@untraceablefgc-9mkii251 they (western & america) always tell lies about North Korea.

[@hensen5309]

@@thebestcentaur find a church that actually helps! Your talking to someone who’s family is full of missionaries. Just building a little wooden stage for a village to sing and dance on changes the atmosphere of the entire village. Let alone bringing food and medicine. There are causes you can donate to that are very pure and local. You just need to find them. God bless

[@ErzaScarletRed]

If poptarts are considered elite then toaster strudel must be considered for the divine

[@joeldavis5815]

I'm sorry but how does this differ so much from this haves and have-nots system here in the United States?

[@bryankirk7864]

At the 7 minute mark you say that's a mercedes but your Clipart supplier sent a bmw 5 series. Note the Hoffmeister kink at the back window

[@lukebennett1933]

If you see this have a great day you’re awesome and you’re amazing👍👍👍 And be safe

[@Guitarist888]

The thumbnail looks like Tony Montana.

[@rzv.ppv.]

This should be made in a movie. A week in the life of a north-korean teen. Dunno, would watch it.

[@ahmedomuhamedo2800]

Yes

[@blackjuetv7170]

North Korea will have a shift… probably not in my life

[@deshawngibson2381]

Ouuu do a video on what if all the major governments turn on north Korea

[@timfordfalconxf7714]

Says merc,,,,, Looks like a BMW 3 Series :D ANYWAY good video

[@donaldharper8632]

3 hour walk home!? Almost sounds unbelievable!

[@shannonevangelista6506]

I feel like I just witnessed the hunger games!

[@HVACSoldier]

IS the beer any good?

[@alexpascal5403]

I miss you IGS. ❤ rip.

[@icarus33911]

I like that pop tarts are a luxury every time I go to a dollar store to get a box I'll think of that

[@joffreybaratheon4904]

Tbh.. I would love to try the fancy government food

[@burritobandit_9657]

Pop tarts and cereal

[@Firebrand599]

I'll rather be a pauper driving a '94 Accord in America than an "elite" with a new Mercedes in North Korea.

[@Josh-zq4no]

Every other day i remember how hard north koreans and other poor countries have it and wish for the best and appreciate all the luxury im able to experience

[@crazywarriorscatfan9061]

Interesting

[@GoldenShadow-yh7qx]

we should be thankful for all the freedom in America or other conterys and we should never complain not even once

[@87alock]

That French teacher is a brave man.

[@sweetie179]

many a times people need just a bit of realization to do wonders. North Korean officials should see this.

[@peterhz3128]

but that would be treason.