Why a beautiful North Korean was shocked for the first time in America

[@noneofyobusiness4449]

I believe that the majority of Americans have compassion and empathy for the plight of North Korean citizens. We have been horrified by the conditions and struggles that your people have endured. I wish you and your mother happiness and success.

[@HKim0072]

The majority of people in America will think she’s Chinese.

[@lachlansisson8619]

@@HKim0072 yeah i hate to admit it but i cant tell most asian nationalities apart

[@justmike1753]

@@lachlansisson8619 if you consume a lot of Asian media from varying countries, you will eventually be able to tell them apart. Although for some countries, the major differences are in their style rather than physical features

[@BroudbrunMusicMerge]

@@justmike1753 A lot of it might just be what you grow up around. For example, my high school was 30% Asian, and as a result I'm _way_ better at differentiating between different Asian individuals than my mother is.

[@justmike1753]

@@BroudbrunMusicMerge True. I was assuming that person did not grow up around a lot of Asian since they said they can't differentiate between them.

[@maryamwee6835]

For me its really surprising hearing her talk so casually about her experiences. I also find it really heart warming she found a foster family that cared for her

[@edwardspencer9397]

Why do most Americans look so old even at a very young age? They just get fat and old. Their skin is not the best either. The only thing that saves them is their height.

[@Btobebone]

its strength. she doesn't dwell on her past hardships and let them define her life. My grandma spoke in a very similar way of her time in the great depression, before her passing.

[@melindamercier6811]

Edward Spencer most Americans? What does an American look like? We’ve got over 300 million people living here from heritages all over the world. So please, be more specific next time.

[@edwardspencer9397]

@@melindamercier6811 It doesn't matter which heritage as long as they are white. MOST white people look older than their age. That is what I am trying to say.

[@oberynredviper7828]

Americans are by far the most dramatic people in the world. Other cultures are far more stoic and well-adjusted than we are.

[@randylane8179]

I am a Vietnam veteran with PTSD. That which gave and still gives my heart and mind peace is being aware that though there seems to be many differences between language, culture, we are all, and should always seek to show that we are human beings first and in our hearts and spirit, we all are capable of compassion. This is the power which overcomes all. Let there be love!

[@jakeomako4992]

and remember the most loving of all, Jesus Christ. remember to pray man He can help with the ptsd

[@tomperkins5657]

Interesting. I was thinking the same thing!! @@jakeomako4992

[@hichewies]

@@jakeomako4992 amen

[@MichaelScott-du2ij]

Amen sir

[@phav1832]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service . . . I know so many wonderful Vietnamese people now living in the U.S. who are profoundly grateful for people like you who came to their country and put their lives on the line in an effort to defend their freedom. I've come to realize, contrary to the popular line, our soldiers who died in Vietnam certainly did not die in vain.

[@tacitus6384]

Like everyone you need to separate them from their government. When I visited the USA, I found 90% of Americans to be open, talkative and welcoming, to the point they'd say "you know we've always got a spare chair during Thanksgiving if you need a place to go."

[@nagual1992]

What state by chance? I know Southern states have a reputation for hospitality, but West Coast and New England states have reputation for rudeness.

[@tacitus6384]

@@nagual1992 Virginia.

[@garyguyton7373]

@@nagual1992 Northwest as well. Despite it's liberal reputation, my Filipina wife of 30 years now, and my two daughters, have all experienced a lot of unconscious racism, and some even very overt, hostile racism. Especially my wife, on the job. I've personally witnessed these goings on, they are not "cute".

[@ET--]

The South is on the east coast lol ,

[@nagual1992]

@@garyguyton7373 That sucks, but I meant to type West Coast. Thanks for helping me realize. West coast is all kinds of messed up. I’ve heard some of the most casually racist stuff come out of the mouths of Californians. Racism is everywhere, I just think on the West coast it’s really casual. Because they don’t think their racism is actually racist. The best thing about the South is, well. Let’s just say: if racists were land mines, we don’t bother to bury ours. So, you’ll hear more extreme and vile stuff. But on the other hand, everyone knows where not to step and we can have real convos about bad behavior.

[@kencunningham6063]

Her English is really really good! I could only imagine trying to learn Korean and being able to speak it with just a little accent, like she does with English.

[@blaackberry]

I was thinking the same thing! I'm trying to learn Korean now and can't imagine speaking without an accent lol

[@o0xTHEcoPlayerx0o]

after 8 years of speaking it as your new main language... you'd become accustomed.

[@FrankYoung1128]

@David Wang nonsense. I knew a Japanese girl that mastered a California accent and English in 9 months.

[@FrankYoung1128]

Some ESL programs are better than others, comes down to good teachers and a motivated student seen faster 9 months ESL Japanese only speaking girl to fluent California accent English.

[@johnspeed9275]

It's not easy! I lived there for a year and outside of learning to direct a taxi, ordering from a restaurant, and some classroom instructions to interact with my students I learned little. Reading it is very easy, it's translating what you read that is the problem. Thankfully all Korean cell phones had translators programmed in

[@eurobonusabc7427]

Having been adopted from South Korea as a baby to Sweden, I can relate to this video. Luckily for me, my adoptive parents have been the best parents anyone could ever wish for. They told me that I used to hide food and knew how to speak Korean when they got me, but now I can't remember a word. Tried to learn Korean as an adult, but too hard so I just gave up regrettably.

[@redpyramid9697]

It's not too late to learn Korean, get in touch with your Korean roots. NGL

[@domwillban656]

I agree with the above comment. Give it another chance! Hard work for something good is always worth it! In truth, I need to get in touch with my Filipino side more…

[@redpyramid9697]

@@domwillban656 No shame in wanting to be in touch with your Filipino side. It's not too late to do so.

[@jinroon1999]

You're not korean then, fake korean

[@Baleur]

Try again, its not too hard.

[@jennzz1of545]

Her mother loved her so very much to let her go, and be free from NK, what a truly beautiful young lady, much luck to you!!

[@EvelynwelcomeTomychannel]

Thank you♥️♥️♥️

[@leedavis9576]

Why didn't her Mother go with her to be together and protect her on that journey ? I find that very strange and disturbing.

[@rosc2022]

That's the of thing, I thought she said they left together & went to mom's apartment in China.

[@raspberryquartz6186]

did her mother escaped too?

[@leedavis9576]

@@rosc2022 Her Mother was permitted to do business and keep an apartment in China for when she was there. That tells me her Mother was in high standing with the Communist Party. She would be in the Elite Class.

[@brandonhinrichs387]

You can tell she watched a lot of American movies when learning English. About 25% of her words are perfect no accent.

[@ruahoneybadger5828]

To be fair as non native one it is hella easy especially for enriching your vocab...atleast i do that lol

[@pyramidhead8659]

American movies are, after all, one of many ways for those who don't know English to learn English. As I say: "A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing."

[@rohanjarande]

It's the case for me too! Great observation. Why and how did you notice that? If you don't mind me asking...

[@Xanderulz]

@@rohanjarande I noticed it too. I think we did because Asians with English as their second language usually have very strong accents. Hearing her say some words in a perfect American accent is really noticeable because of the contrast with her saying words in an Asian accent

[@rohanjarande]

@@Xanderulz I see... You're right. Thanks for the insight.

[@Scrap-dog8181]

Wow, she is so American now. Her mannerisms, hand gestures, her English is good and the cadence fits her age as a normal American in her early 20's. It is a testament to humans learning from their parents and piers how to behave in the society they are living in. The American dream is within reach and I hope she becomes very successful in her life.

[@77Fmydog]

thats exactly what i thought. i hope she goes far.

[@ptrsrfns]

I find Americans to be very friendly and sociable. Much friendlier than Canadians (I'm Canadian by the way).

[@TimedRevolver]

Some of us just happen to be real awkward socially.

[@twentyonegrams8617]

Awwww I love Canadians though. So polite and such authentically kind people. We're lucky to have such great neighbors 🇺🇲❤️🇨🇦

[@pyramidhead8659]

I know a few Canadian people myself. They're wonderful people. So, by extension, are you, and all Canadian people as a whole. This American is proud to call you friend.

[@JonnyLullaby]

We feel like you guys are the nice ones. lol

[@hollybrooke322]

Well if that’s not just a top notch compliment I don’t know what is!!! Thank you!!

[@halicarnassus834]

No subtitles are needed for her. Her English, particularly American English general dialect is outstanding.

[@EvelynwelcomeTomychannel]

Thank you

[@austinverlinden2236]

I agree, however i think they are there for those who are deaf.

[@dwaneanderson8039]

I kept noticing every time the captions were wrong, which was a lot.

[@TexRobNC]

I agree, but some people aren't as used to hearing accents and have more trouble with it.

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

The subtitles were worse than her English! ;)

[@Train_Tok_Man]

She is overwhelmingly spectacular at speaking English!

[@williamthomas7534]

Welcome to America young lady. I can’t imagine the horrors of living in North Korea. I really hope that you will end up owning your own business and prospering here.

[@thatguyjimmie]

I hope she becomes a millionaire so she can pay it forward to the North Korean people who escaped

[@kellywiewall4928]

What do you think she's doing now this video is a business

[@kimyu7555]

North Korea would be much better and not poor without American sanctions.

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

@@kimyu7555 North Korea would be much better off if it was a Capitalism based economy.

[@jayantkumar159]

@@thatguyjimmie kdrama lol

[@alexabadi7458]

America is a great country, and people like you will make USA even better.

[@juangorsedin6657]

America is a continent

[@juangorsedin6657]

Period

[@alexabadi7458]

@@juangorsedin6657 I get your Point.

[@Sebbylt]

It's not perfect, as any other countries, but it's way better than NK, and yeah, overall, seems a really cool country

[@boreragnarok666]

@@juangorsedin6657 .

[@philraymond2543]

Welcome to America. I have so much respect for the Korean people. I have 2 sisters-in-law who are Korean. One from the North (Yuen) and one from the South (NaYoung) They both live in California. Both of their families also live in America now, too. If you ever find yourself needing help or just want to talk to others who speak Korean and can share their experiences in America with you, I would be happy to put you in touch with them.

[@frankieruiz1555]

she seems to have such a pure joyful heart despite her struggles to be where she is today.

[@williamyoung9401]

A shame this innocent, free spirit needlessly spent 10 months in a Thailand prison. A literal translation of what Kim is doing to his own people.

[@alphanerd7221]

@@williamyoung9401 She wasn't in the prison for all that time.

[@smithers4420]

She is extremely privileged for a North Korean person. She is probably thankful and joyful because she knows that 99% of the people in her country have it much more difficult than her and for them it would have been much more challenging to escape. She was lucky to have a mother in that position.

[@well_i_liked_it]

​@@williamyoung9401 Her family was loaded, she had zero problem getting out of North Korea. She and her family benefited from the regime. You think someone in her mothers position gets to that status without government approval? Who do you think she was getting the goods for? It is precisely because her family was rich that you have to do a background check. Anyone rich under that dictatorship is complicit and connected to the powers that be. What happened to her mother? Sounds like only half the story. If you are poor and you try to escape your family goes to the work camp.

[@daviddelgado6090]

I took 14 years of English. After coming to the mainland I realized nobody speaks it like it's taught. Took me two years of TV to feel confident. Now I use the accent to get the attention of my customers.

[@rohanjarande]

Exactly! When learning a language, if you can't find people to mirror and communicate with in that language, the next best option is their media, arts and culture.

[@maribart4237]

It’s the same thing with Spanish. Majority of people won’t speak Spaniard Spanish.

[@ainaravillada2154]

@@maribart4237 ? That doesn't mean Spanish accent is incorrect

[@GaianEntertainment]

@@ainaravillada2154 No but it does mean classroom language learning won't completely prepare a student for in-person communication. I've heard the same thing from one of my cousins that minored in Spanish before traveling. You want opportunities to use the language with a native as soon as you can - before - travel, if possible.

[@benbowland]

@@maribart4237 Luckily that's why they teach Mexican Spanish in Texas schools

[@gothbossbaby]

Her English is incredible, wow. Not to mention she is very pretty!

[@InGratiaDei]

I know I speak for many Americans when I say I'm so glad you made it here to America.

[@redpyramid9697]

Same here.

[@crybabylebongo]

shes American, more american than the wakandians filling the prison system

[@LakeBodomsReaper]

I know this is kinda late, but welcome to America, we're glad to have you. Hope you're doing well!

[@andrew-xr1de]

Good luck in whatever you do here in the U.S.A. God bless you always.

[@johnhall7850]

Hope she's deported back. Best Korea is best.

[@bkm2797]

We are so happy you were able to come to America, and have a wonderfully kind foster family to help you through your transition. I hope you're mother is safe, and you are able to stay in touch with her. May your journey be full of all your hope and dreams.

[@unseenentity326]

She's got the American dialect down pat! She says, "like" like a lot! :)

[@shyryTsr2k]

That's more like a Californian thing 😅

[@gavcom4060]

you can tell that she watched a lot of Hollywood movies. very Californian

[@joyekii]

@buhao pengyou maybe because it's a common surname and also the name of dried seaweed which is a very common food

[@joyekii]

@buhao pengyou me too! And my first reply, sorry if it sounded offensive because I thought your first comment was in an offensive manner

[@1940limited]

She should try to drop that. Bad English. It's an easy habit to fall into. I find myself having to fight it off at times.

[@Blztrls]

Wow, what an amazing story. I'm amazed that Evelyn was brave enough to come to the US alone without her mother. I hope her mother will be able to come too one day.

[@sitbone3]

Her mother may be in prison for helping her daughter escape.

[@calenfalathiel2444]

@@sitbone3 or knowing nk her mother might be dead

[@HeyImTiP]

@@calenfalathiel2444 that’s fucked bruh

[@purpleskiesforever]

I think her mom might be in China or SK. There's another interview with this sweet girl and she talks about talking with her mom on the phone. So, mom is okay. Probably just wasn't allowed to immigrate to US due to her former business connections.

[@BenState]

imagine the alternative then

[@Awesomes007]

So many of my loved ones are from South Korea and my kids have a mother originally from South Korea. My heart aches whenever I think about the unnecessary suffering of North Koreans - so many of which are so closely related to my family. North Korean suffering hits very hard. I hope to live to see one Korea.

[@mjlvnv]

Thank you for letting us know what it’s really like for the North Korean people. I pray that one day soon they will all be free. I wish there was something we could do now to make their lives better. They deserve so much better

[@EvelynwelcomeTomychannel]

🙌🏻 Yes I agree

[@leedavis9576]

You want to make their lives better ? Work against Communism and Dictatorships.

[@pigs18]

The two main reasons it hasn't happened is the power vacuum it would create and the financial cost that would be involved. There are two countries that could do it, but China doesn't want an American influence on its border and the US doesn't want China on the peninsula. So these people suffer because it's more convenient for both parties.

[@ablam8]

A big help to make your lives better would be for the US to drop the sanctions. same with Cuba. Venezuela.

[@pyramidhead8659]

Welcome to the U.S., Evelyn. This American already likes you.

[@EvelynwelcomeTomychannel]

Oh Thank you

[@exodia1510]

@@EvelynwelcomeTomychannel You should visit Kentucky

[@CurtisDrew1]

I am pen pals with a Chinese girl. Met her through my buisness. She was a Buyers Rep for a Company I did buisness with. We became friends. One of these days she will get to come to America and my wife and I want her to come see us. And we plan on showing her North Texas while she's here. Would love to have her start a new life here. But that will be her decision. You are so inspiring to all of us!

[@OfftheWallTales]

Great video as always. But at 4:00, I'm pretty sure she said Lutheran family. It's a branch of Christianity here.

[@NarnianLady]

yes, she did. :)

[@thomashiggins9320]

Basically, an agency operated by the Lutheran Church to find foster homes for children in need. Once she was placed, she enjoyed the same child support services as any other child without a family -- but no more than that.

[@CaptainFrost32]

Translator had no clue how to type Lutheran Family Services. I worked one summer at a retirement center next door to the children's center. Cradle to the grave, they support the family.

[@jeffburnham6611]

@@thomashiggins9320 agreed. It's probably the faith of her foster family (she didn't state what her own religious preference was) so its makes the adjustment to a new country easier. The same could be said for Catholic Charities.

[@Zanroff]

I thought the same.

[@Tomatohater64]

Fabulous. Simply a delightful, pretty, motivated, intelligent young woman. I wish her the best.

[@ronrice2249]

You have adapted to America and the English language very well. We are honored to have you. I wish you the very best.

[@graemeroberts2935]

I feel so blessed and fortunate to live in this wonderful, generous country. Imagine the goodness of all the people in Lutheran Family Services who look after visitors and immigrants so kindly.

[@trustedsource2617]

It will not be a wonderful and generous country for long as the population is replaced with people who have no understanding of generosity. Enjoy your good feelings while they last, since they won't last long.

[@sonofliberty8872]

@@trustedsource2617 In rural areas we will remain.

[@jaelynn7575]

@@sonofliberty8872 Yes, and my family and I love to come visit rural areas every summer and spend money supporting a smaller town and providing jobs for the people who live there. We've been doing it for generations.

[@chevinbarghest8453]

ah she fell into the hands of some evangelical Lutherans ... I met some in central WA at the gun club. They wanted to machine gun Mexican children swimming the rio grande and lynch 'obviously guilty' ... They are forever trying to increase their tithe base...

[@chrismcbride4839]

@@chevinbarghest8453 the family was never said to be religious. The placement services were Lutheran. While you make snarky unfounded KZbin comments they were out helping. Have a nice day.

[@retiredguyseattle2phoenix534]

Eveline, you have a lot of positive energy with a great sense of humor considering all that you had to go through to get to the U.S. Wish you the best for your future. You have so much to offer. Keep on sharing your experiences as it will add perspective to those who take our freedom for granted.

[@Dave-mt4dh]

Thank you for sharing your experience! That was a beautiful story! Welcome to America and thanks for making us stronger in the beautiful cultural,ethnic,and positive values. I recently moved to Arizona for Los Angeles where we had a strong Korean American community.Korean Americans ROCK!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@peagles17]

Love hearing stories like this. It takes a lot of courage starting your life over in the face of uncertainty. You are an inspiration to all. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@katieoberst490]

Oh wow!! Your foster family was Lutheran!! I grew up Lutheran and we had a lot of refugees at our church in Michigan. You're a very strong woman, I'm so proud of you for getting out of there so young!!

[@katieoberst490]

@David Wang Never said I was, I said I grew up Lutheran, big difference.

[@gang-ridertv5433]

@@katieoberst490 In that case, REPENT AND BE BAPTISED YOU HEATHEN! There are people in this world like this girl that need your help. What are you doing?

[@fecat93]

Wish they had gotten the subtitle correct luzerne just looking at it before she spoke it I knew it must be Lutheran. They spelled orphan wrong also. People who go to church regularly are overwhelmingly charitable.

[@davidwayne9982]

Glad you got out... wish you much luck and pray for prosperity for you always.. bless you.

[@mtcreations4218]

I'm happy, Evelyn, that you met Yeonmi Park and connected to other NK defectors. Best of luck in your future endeavors. Stay safe and healthy.

[@detritus10001]

Wow. I'm just glad she had the chance to live a better life. God bless her and her family. Her birth mother is my newest hero now.

[@tylerrcraythorne9741]

she’s a very sweet girl and she’s not going back to North Korea ever again

[@stuartthompson5003]

I'm so happy for her, that she made it out of north Korea alive. What a brave woman. Praise God!!

[@robtintelnot9107]

Woah. She picked up clean English pretty quickly. I didn't need the subtitles. Smart girl. Good for her. Best of wishes.

[@mitchellsmith4690]

Hearing impaired...I sometimes need subtitles for the evening news!

[@ianjnelson]

God bless you sweety, may you have a wonderful and productive life. You are very brave and gorgeous.........

[@MrSirFluffy]

I am very impressed with your mother, what a strong individual. Truly in a gem, the foresight and initiative she had is incredible.

[@1940limited]

Where's her father?

[@mossrun]

I wish you success. You seem to be the kind of person that will enrich our nation and be a real comfort to the friends you make. I love your sweet honest nature. I feel you will do great things.

[@DouglasThomasUSMC]

She is lovely, and what a nice personality!

[@Thetequilashooter1]

You’re a beautiful person inside and out. You’re very humble, thankful towards others, and very kind. I wish more people are like you. From America, I really and sincerely wish you the best.

[@dennisschmidt975]

I'm happy she is here with us, I hope her mother is safe and is able to come here too.

[@crimsonpak4640]

You n Ur mother are very brave to have gone through such treacherous journey! So good to see that you are safe n well. Hope ur mother is well too. wishing u n your mother a much happiness in this beautiful God given country of ours.

[@TryingThingswithTom]

She seems like 99% of other people who immigrate to this country. Wants to make a better life for herself, brings her unique culture and drive which is all part of helping make this country (in my opinion) awesome. Very happy she was able to escape the regime she was under. I wish her nothing but absolute success!

[@ptbelttactics]

No she is a real asylum seeker. The others are come to make money and bleed the system dry. More than 1% of them are out doing crime and racking up DUIs.

[@kenneth9874]

Yeah, real immigrants, not illegal invaders...

[@sjgavenger37]

She speaks very good english. Didn't really need the subtitles. I wish her well and the best.

[@ambercarroll4181]

I hope the North Korean people will be liberated soon and know that Americans do not hate them and wants the best for them..

[@jameshoopes6467]

The funny thing is that her pronunciation is better than the closed captioning.

[@philgoodpaster3161]

The closed captioning is voice recognition software. It very often makes mistakes

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

Wow..her mom was so brave giving her up for a better life! All parents want is the best for their children. 💓

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

@Shadow Of Wiggin I admire all people that are brave enough to do this for anybody they unconditionally love. That is up love right there!

[@AL-fl4jk]

There are a lot of good foster parents out there, but props to foster parents that take in near-adult, traumatized international children, it cannot be easy

[@jerryumfress9030]

It's amazing that children born in North Korea have within their spirit the desire to be free. They don't even know what freedom really is but in their hearts they want a better life, and the desire to travel, to be able to eat nourishing food and to laugh and be truly happy

[@larryxiang822]

I think much of it has to do with the smuggling of south korean media into NK, such as k-dramas which portray freedom. They aren’t completely isolated from the outside world. But there is also an instinctive desire for freedome too.

[@1940limited]

It's interesting they look to the USA to fulfill that dream while idiots already in this country tear it down and complain about what a terrible place the country is.

[@craycraywolf6726]

@@1940limited It definitely needs work. America is great but we are not superior and many issues need resolved.

[@zeged34]

Its because her mother went to china frequently and had information and told her things about america

[@unholydriver4987]

I see 376 "thumbs down" for this video, and I can only surmise what type of people would dislike your story. I'm very happy for you, and very proud that our country makes you feel safe and happy.

[@That_Guy5575]

Well, you don't have to worry about the number of downvotes now lol

[@JK-br1mu]

mostly far left criminals

[@jollyandwaylo]

@@JK-br1mu You think the immigrants are far left criminals?

[@JK-br1mu]

@@jollyandwaylo you have difficulty following conversations?

[@jollyandwaylo]

Well, you could not have meant that the far left doesn't like immigrants since it is the far right that fears immigrants so that was the only other choice in your snarky four word phrase.

[@feel_goodpaintingsandlifea715]

Her English is so good…her face is so white and pale shows her hardships..hope she is fine now ❤

[@craigjovanovich6450]

I'm so grateful for DIMPLE. The stories of N. Koreans that you've shared filled a desire of mine. Thank you for the work you do. Great to see another Chicago-based person from N. Korea as well (we're blessed with hosting Yeonmi Park)!

[@amberm2777]

Oh she's so sweet! I'm happy she found freedom ❤️

[@kentd4762]

A wonderful young woman with a great story. She seems to be doing so well and is no doubt a real plus for our country. That she entered the country legally is even better.

[@bobdavis7518]

Isn't she just adorable...these are the kind of people we welcome here. She actually wants to start a business. I guess that puts her ahead of me... I'm clueless when it comes to such things. Maybe I should leave and make room for one more like her! 🕺

[@rickmyrick5470]

So if she wasn't adorable she would not be welcome?

[@aaaht3810]

"There isn't freedom so that's why I escaped North Korea with my mom." That about sums it up.

[@parallelpost]

She said she follows her mom's agenda/rules. Her mom fits the classic spy profile. Also can serve America as double agent.

[@yunengdahl3675]

@@parallelpost she could have also just meant strict rules. Adhering to parent's rules equates to being a good person in Asian cultures especially, and she wanted to show that she is a good daughter. Maybe it didn't translate perfectly.

[@parallelpost]

@@yunengdahl3675 Understood. However, America cannot afford to just let anyone and everyone into our borders from every direction. We have problems in the USA. Our politicians live in an alternate reality where actual Americans must pay for immigrants and illegal immigrants. Seriously, she nor her mother can provide any real info to keep us from warring with our adversaries. They can only be pawns to our agencies.

[@yunengdahl3675]

@@parallelpost I don't know her personally so I can't say for sure. But I'm thinking she doesn't have access to classified military information that she could be sending back even if she was spying. She has a youtube channel, making a little money (which I'm sure she didn't have in NK) and is trying to make a better life for herself. I am sure, though, that she is grateful for the freedoms that we usually take for granted. Freedom of entrepreneurship, freedom of religion, ownership of personal and private property. I get where you're coming from, but she is not looking for a handout. Koreans don't go to the welfare office or sit on her fat ass popping out babies for the government to feed. So don't worry

[@parallelpost]

@@yunengdahl3675 She could have went to Canada. Should have. Grown ups dont need their mommies, just opportunity and freedoms. I've been a data scientist for two decades, monitoring the web, users and other provocative stuffs and even I do not have a KZbin channel. Web to book to movie deal, her likely path because as I said, her mother fits the spy profile and her story on its own is just ordinary.

[@Kazokano]

Dear Evelyn, it's not that the Americans are tall, it's that North Koreans are some of the shortest people on the planet (excluding pygmies). Generations of food insecurity and hardship will do that...

[@joshv7449]

As a Chicago area resident, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the guest of this video had ended up here. I find that interesting

[@DSiren]

*You mean Chiraq?*

[@samus6256]

@@DSiren um i don't understand. Is Chicago China+Chicago? Edit: oh you said Chicago+Iraq. Still don't understand

[@DSiren]

@@samus6256 Chiraq is a term coined from a gun violence surge that saw more Americans dieing daily in Chicago than US soldiers were dieing in Iraq. I live in Kenosha and I have a particular resentment towards Chicago's inability to maintain public order, as it is partly responsible for the thousands of BLM rioters that came here over Jacob Blake. Also you're gang violence is suuper fucked up. I knew someone who was killed as a part of gang initiation. Chiraq's gangs should be considered domestic terrorists at this point. Also I refer to Illinois as "the state of Chicago".

[@phatbuddha1]

Chicago has a huge Korean community and it is the closest location for the Korean Embassy in the midwest

[@GamerOC]

@@DSiren it's that bad? Jesus. *Clearly violent video games are responsible!*

[@Deuce02339]

So glad you are doing well, and was willing to do this interview. Thank you for telling your story. I hope it helps open up more homes for those able & willing to make it out of NK.

[@scruffygaming627]

If you have the nerve and drive to make the journey she did from North Korea, and wait 10 months in jail to get to America, I'd say you definitely have what it takes to succeed in business.

[@kingranches]

I seriously doubt they held her in JAIL for 10 months.

[@scruffygaming627]

@@kingranchesAnd what makes you think that? For some its longer. You should go look it up, find out for yourself.

[@tonygSDWR]

I would like to hear the story of her escape, even for the elite of NK escape is harrowing. She is very lucky to not have been caught in China as well, there are forces in place that work with the locals to find escapees. Her mother being in business puts her in at least the middle class which is a far better life than those in the lowest tier, this class is so oppressed they don't even know they're being oppressed and are the majority.

[@vueport99]

her mom must be doing really really well to be able to afford an apartment in Shanghai which is one of the most expensive cities to live in!

[@John-oe5nb]

She is well schooled in our language. "Like" every other word.

[@BenjaminCronce]

Every language has their own version of "like/um". Acts as a pause while thinking.

[@bobdavis7518]

Clever observation...I noticed, like, the same thing. 🧐🙆

[@John-oe5nb]

@@bobdavis7518 Like, thanks

[@welshpete12]

Does it matter , good luck to her say I !!

[@John-oe5nb]

​@@welshpete12 Not at all. It is just interesting to see how other people pick up on the way we talk. I wish her good luck as well. We would do the same in her country. Remember the "valley girls?" You know, "gag me with a spoon" That died out as will "Like" every other word as well, but something else will come along. Looking forward to see what.. Life can be interesting if you look around.

[@Ak-yg8fr]

It's about freedom in our country.

[@tubekulose]

"Freedom"? Are you kidding me or haven't you been anywhere else yet? From her perspective the USA might appear great but if I was forced for whatever reason to move to the US I would be beset by worries about living in what it actually is. A hypocritical dictatorship that just makes its citizens believe that it is a free country.

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Great interview! It is individuals like this young woman who make America great! Thank you for coming to our nation. We're very glad that you're here.

[@joespradley2323]

Welcome to America! I spent two tours in South Korea back in the 1980’s and loved the people, the culture and food. I’ve heard a lot of bad things about North Korea and I am happy you made it out. Many blessings to you and your new life in the great USA🙏🏼🌹

[@williampalenik7306]

Welcome to America and glad you came here

[@MrMountainchris]

Really makes you realize how lucky we are here in America. Even with all the problems we've had in the last few years!

[@Xavanux]

It's also why we should be thankful for living in this country. The country isn't war-torn, it isn't a shithole, and the people here are generally all very nice and welcoming. The ones saying America are shit have NEVER left the United States nor their comfy little homes or Twitter feeds. They don't realize how good we have got it here. It's a PRIVILEGE to live and be born here.

[@indigowendigo8165]

It may not exactly be political or anything, but many people have problems with stuff like dysfunctional families or bullying in which they wonder if things might be different in some kind of different time and place... Don't say that America is so perfect like that, you have no idea how bad some people might have it...

[@ironsandhammers359]

the mass hysteria, guilt or the greed and selfishness that is where our nations problems lie and it is because of mainly so called marxists and power hungry politicians

[@opscore92]

@@indigowendigo8165 nobody said america was perfect, also bullying and dysfunctional families can happen anywhere

[@tubekulose]

Lucky in the US? You are modest.

[@cdtaylor7732]

I’m so happy you’re in America! I hope you get to achieve all your dreams and that you always feel happy and content here!

[@johnbickle8457]

Too many People here in America take their freedom for granted. It might do them some good to hear what it is like to live somewhere that freedom does not exist. it makes me very happy that this young woman was able to escape to a better life.

[@tubekulose]

Freedom in America? Good one!

[@julie.1081]

I'm so incredibly impressed with your English skills! Welcome to the US!

[@procrastinator9]

Hat tip to Lutheran Social Services. One of the most prolific agencies for settling refugees in the US.

[@mefobills279]

So resetting thousands of Somalians in Minnesota had been a benefit to the country. The Lutherans are being paid tax dollars. Her case ok. But the overall pattern of immigration is deracinating the country.

[@jaelynn7575]

@@mefobills279 You need to look up the definition of "deracinating." Refugees are not uprooting you or forcing you out.

[@mefobills279]

@@jaelynn7575 Mass immigration is a deracinating event. A replaced population will have no linguistic, racial, or cultural attachment to the past peoples. They will bull-doze and pave over the cemeteries. You only need to visit London or Paris to see advanced deracination. I'm always surprised when people cannot see what is before their eyes. A field that was formerly lilies and is now roses, means the field was deracinated.

[@mohammedamgad5629]

@@mefobills279 Are you dumb? Somalia was under U.S occupation, and the U.S killed 200,000 Somali children and women during the 90s and even in the 2010s. Under International Law, a developed country waging war against another nondeveloped country has a moral obligation to take refugees whom are unsafe in war zones. The U.S displaced millions of Somalis and destroyed their homes. Where are they supposed to go? The US is the cause of their displacement, therefore they should be obliged to take them in. Its funny how you brought up Somalis as an example of "deracinating" forces--yes the U.S sending hundreds of thousands of White Christians to Muslim countries to Westernize, Christianize, and replace brown populations with White populations somehow isn't an issue with you. Hypocrite.

[@mefobills279]

@@mohammedamgad5629 My last reply didn't post for some reason? You are using a form of false logic called "innocence theory." Here is Michael Parenti describing it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOUho2uh76Md5Y Both Somalians and the people of Minnesota have become victims. Also, calling somebody dumb and hypocrite is yet another form of low argumentation - an ad-hominem, yet more false logic on your part.

[@frankkolton1780]

There is a large South Korean population in the Chicago suburb I live in. I often shop in the large Korean/Asian supermarket near me. The first thing you notice is they dress nicely and are all very polite, they keep their houses and property immaculate, and good education for children (both at school and their home environment) is paramount. They remind me of how middleclass America was in the 60s. There are both good neighbors and good citizens.

[@jdwilmoth]

Are they don't claim to be oppressed like a certain race and they don't blame all your problems on the white man

[@MrsShinnjo]

Her English is amazing. Im happy I found this KZbin page. I like to learn about different cultures and North Korea has always interested me. The things your people go though is horrible. I’m happy to hear you and your mother are living a happy life now.

[@HKim0072]

You should go to the NK “official” KZbin site. It’s quite comical.

[@1940limited]

Imagine how difficult it must be to learn English when you cme from a country that doesn't even use the same alphabet.

[@marieoviedo4101]

God bless you!! Thanks to your mom, you are here, you are a brave woman, make your dreams come true.🤗🇺🇸🙏

[@fazbell]

So happy that you are free.

[@danielg6566]

Her English is off to a great start! Little accent, speaks clearly. She just needs some more time to learn more colloquialisms but that should be easy. May you have a continued welcome to the US and best wishes!

[@MrLkg721]

Wow! I am always amazed to hear these stories. Thank you Evelyn. (she has such a beautiful heart).

[@centerice]

Immigrants who come from truly horrible places around the world where one can work one's entire life and never get ahead, arrive here and are utterly stunned and in disbelief when they hear someone FROM HERE, make the absurd claim that they are oppressed or held down, and have no opportunity. 100 bucks this girl becomes successful through hard work and sacrifice.

[@jeancarbonneau4421]

Belated welcome to you! Glad to see you have adopted this country as your home.

[@SomeoneCommenting]

Interviewers: " _Why did you decide to escape from North Korea_ ?"

[@r.l.jeffries1091]

Not surprising at all they'd be asking 'why' she'd want to leave. They're 21st century journalists...aka communist shills.

[@TakuMasaki01]

They're probably the same kind of interviewers that believe America is racist, so they ask why she would choose America over anything else.

[@__1201]

Well, it didn't sound like she had a lot of hardships. Yes, the lack of freedom is horrible, but she admits they were wealthy in North Korea, so I'm sure she had it a lot better than the common resident.

[@funnatopia704]

Not many people know this but soldiers, both South Korean and American, are rewarded every time they save a North Korean that escaped through the border. Last I heard, the reward was a whole week off and somewhat large sum of money.

[@charlescurran3475]

This is a true refugee who should be welcomed immediately into America.

[@sktmnstr36]

True the ones at the southern border aren’t refugees they’re free loaders, this girl is a true refugee and went to the embassy and did it right

[@whybro3516]

beautiful is such an understatement this woman is an absolutely BREATH TAKING GORGEOUS woman my gods, she melts my heart

[@BenState]

yuck. you are completely sexualising her. if it were a guy, would you be so fuckin obsessed?

[@lime5728]

@@BenState oh sorry I didn’t know calling someone “breath taking and gorgeous “ is sexualizing dude get out of here

[@BenState]

@@lime5728 of course it is dumbarse

[@richardlahan7068]

Glad she's here. We need people like her to make our country better.

[@geoh7777]

I hope that her story about how she escaped from No. Korea was totally a ruse to keep from revealing any secrets.

[@TeufelHunden-cq6mq]

Welcome Evelyn with your personality, experience, bravery, and knowledge a pretty woman such as yourself will survive in the US. BEST WISHES.

[@joey6818]

God bless you. May you find lasting peace, love, happiness and own a successful business. Life in North Korea must have been tough, it was very brave of you to move to America. Thank you for sharing. Welcome to America!

[@hitty9]

Thank you for bringing such interesting facts about your journey and your life. I had a great time learning from what you brought to your video.

[@vectorm4]

That is it, her. We do NOT want to dominate other countries/ cultures. We simply want all people to be free to choose what they want to eat, if/ how they want to worship, be free to play sports, read books, listen to music. They will like us when we win.

[@domdrty]

At one point in history we did want to dominate the world starting with North America. In some ways out politicians still do things for lobbyist that negatively impact other countries.

[@obato76]

Tell that to the countries that freely elected leaders your government didn't like.

[@leedavis9576]

@@obato76 Same as countries that don't like Leaders WE elect. So your point is......?

[@leedavis9576]

@@domdrty Sorry that you have been Indoctrinated with liberal alternative history. If we had wanted to rule and dominate the World, we would presently own ALL of Mexico, most of Europe, Japan and Cuba, the Philippines, and a section of China. But we don't. Unlike all other countries that win wars and demand to be paid Indemnities by the losers, the United States AFTER winning a war, pours Treasure into having the Loser rebuild their Nation. Unlike Marxist Countries that occupy and never leave, sucking all they can out of the country they occupied.

[@obato76]

@@leedavis9576 The hell are you talking about?? How many countries have financed coups and armed rebellions against a democratically elected US government? YOU did that to yourself.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Forgot to say you speak better English than alot of "native" Americans. And this title should be ammended from just " beautiful" to GORGEOUS.

[@katherinehamilton2147]

Welcome to Evelyn! We're glad you're here! We need always need strong, intelligent young women!

[@tazkrebbeks3391]

I was expecting your views and experiences when you came here. Like the title says. Anyway. Welcome to America. God bless you.✌

[@WigWoo1]

3:09 wait I’m confused if you escaped with your mom why didn’t you just live with your mom in America? Why do you have a foster family