North Korean Girl’s Culture Shock in America

[@geraldmiller5260]

Never confuse education with wisdom. Your life has made you wise.

[@larrykiamco364]

To save water of 3 gorge river and prevent massive flooding downstream forever is..1, create reservoirs up to Mongolia and northern dry provinces 2. Pump in to massive reservoirs upward the waters from 3 gorges.. especially during monsoon seasons. 3. This storage reservoirs water will be frozen during winter and irrigate dryland during spring ang summer.. 4.. feeding all animals in this region yr round 5. With this trade war president xi should focus inside china irrigation and flooding systems for self sufficiency in food..please spread this to president xi.. 5. China can finnish easily this infrastructures in 10 yrs. 6. Making 4 sqr kilometer and 10 meters deep or more. 7. And later connect this reservoirs with canals and locks for navigation......

[@donnygillihan8768]

So true.

[@Cujo5]

@Andre McGoo And then their superiors, who have no clue, then rejected the ideas.

[@williamkirk7781]

Common sense has made you wise, some people never get any wisdom.

[@cordisvictor]

Unfortunately for the North Koreans, these differences aren't related to wisdom or "Culture". At least 1. & 2. & 4. are related to bad economy and 3. & 5. to oppressive regime... basically the dictatorship is to blame, not culture :(

[@paintwithpa8694]

You are a precious young lady. We’re proud to have you in America. Welcome.

[@rccola6779]

Not according to Trump

[@LanaOkeaness]

RC Cola quit hating. If you still didn’t get her message, you are lucky to be in a free country, your entitlement is blinding your perception of reality.

[@Mbrace818]

@@rccola6779 Oh shut up with that shit already.

[@pilotavery]

@Jenn Massey I go by what Trump actually does, not by what he says. Frankly, it's next to impossible to immigrate here without a lot of money or without refugee status... Even then currently the applications for a green card are being processed, from 1996. There is literally a 14-year wait time in order to immigrate here... So stop with that bullshit about trump, don't listen to what he says, go by what he does and his policy changes on immigration have actually been the opposite

[@vg7985]

In my red state hearing her broken English, people would send her to go where she came from. Few Trump supporters though thought that she is cute, and they would marry her because she is cheap to support, and they 40 years older than her.

[@demef758]

In North Korea, EVERYONE is on a diet. Except for Dear Leader.

[@mrbacon763]

supreme leader*

[@omnipotentgaming166]

His most radiant majesty leader*

[@hienluong1233]

Hahaha 😂😂 😂 !!!

[@MrRussian2023]

@@mrbacon763 burrito Supreme leader lol

[@hafidzwibowo]

north korean big smoke*

[@jakeb8780]

The 89 dislikes probably from high ranking officials in North Korea.

[@Allah272-6]

Lol

[@Allah272-6]

True dat

[@rikwhite6337]

Or xenophobic / racist types....

[@mojo7618]

or maybe they are holding the phone upside down.

[@LaRoucheisright]

Or maybe from Pompeo's State Dept.

[@edwardtrevino8982]

I hope this opens some people’s eyes . We take so much for granted.

[@tableeccentric7533]

People told me I needed lots of money to leave my home town. I believed them. Then I realized who says I can't. I just packed my bag and left. If you are single and no kids it's really that simple to move

[@jaulloa21]

It won’t. Americans don’t care about other people’s problems

[@rdizzy1]

Yes, at the same time, we should also realize that although there are people that have it worse than us, that should not prevent progress to become even better. We should be looking forward, not backward. Never stop wanting better for yourself or your country. I can look at countries like NK and say, wow they have it worse than us, or I can look at higher ranked countries where people are not bankrupted to get medical treatment and say , wow, they have it better than us. I can do both of these at the same time. Even if your view your country as the best in the world, life can always be better, and we should never stop striving for that. On top of everything else, we as Americans should not even attempt to compare ourselves to poor 3rd world countries, as we are the wealthiest country in the world, we need to expect more because of this, we should be comparing ourselves to the other wealthy first world countries.

[@billolsen4360]

Every time I travel to from the US to Juarez Mexico with people in my church to build orphanages there, I say that I'll never complain about anything again when I get home because we have so much materially, educationally, etc. and so many freedoms. Of course that lasts maybe 5 or 6 days & I'm back to complaining again...shame on me.

[@rdizzy1]

@@billolsen4360 Always look forward toward progress, not backward. Your countries baseline is higher, therefore you should expect more.

[@TideKnotTravellers]

My heart melted when you said, this is like paradise, you help disabled!’ As a society we’re not perfect but we have some things right! 😊

[@salvadorfraire6094]

We take a lot for granted! When In other countries our life is a dream🥺❤️!

[@compoundalchemistget1monan591]

Hey Yeonmi - I am so glad to see your success on KZbin and as an author - well deserved. I hope that you are saving some of the money and investing it into the stock market, buying real estate, developing your credit score etc. as this is how you can set yourself up for life! You don't need to take my word for it, check around with reputable brokers / investment adivsors, or, just do your own research and open your own brokerage accounts ( I'm sure you are aware of the different markets and how to compound interest works, you seem intelligent). I make videos on these topics as well. I wish you all of the best in life, and want to thank you for your work!

[@neilldn74]

Saying that at least we are not North Korea isn't setting the bar very high though, is it? We should be able to take certain things for granted.

[@warrax111]

@@compoundalchemistget1monan591 You dont need excessive money for life, you are brainwashed.

[@sashadala346]

Pyongyang's streets are safe at 2 A.M., so try walking down a street at LA in the middle of the night and see, not a Paradise, but Made In Hell.

[@wm437]

Welcome to America, may you prosper and succeed in everything that you do.

[@compoundalchemistget1monan591]

Hey Yeonmi - I am so glad to see your success on KZbin and as an author - well deserved. I hope that you are saving some of the money and investing it into the stock market, buying real estate, developing your credit score etc. as this is how you can set yourself up for life! You don't need to take my word for it, check around with reputable brokers / investment adivsors, or, just do your own research and open your own brokerage accounts ( I'm sure you are aware of the different markets and how to compound interest works, you seem intelligent). I make videos on these topics as well. I wish you all of the best in life, and want to thank you for your work!

[@jennamcneely877]

You brought tears to my eyes. I wish Americans could see America the way you do.

[@LaRoucheisright]

If you see America the way she does please visit and join LaRouchePAC and begin helping to fight for the "American System" of economy. And that is not monetarism, which we have now sometimes called capitalism. Google American system of economy, Alexander Hamilton. The American System is being used by China most prominently and also Russia. Both are in much better economic situation than the United States is.

[@catalindeluxus8545]

It takes a North Korea perspective to view America as a decent nation. It takes any other developed country in the world perspective to view America as the corporate oligarchy it is.

[@LaRoucheisright]

@@catalindeluxus8545 America is controled by the same Central Bank imperialism as all other countries on the planet. That is the whole issue being fought out. The United States is a Constitutional Republic. So who's responsibility is it to make sure our policies are always based on the sacredness of human life? Mine and Your's !! We must grasp as a society what has happened since the United States was created. Here is a good place to start. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJjGlYV5jKqnarM

[@indil01]

My brother in law works with a lot of foreigners. My sister will hang out with them and two French girls told her America was the best and they can’t wait to live here permanently. Interesting!

[@LaRoucheisright]

@Francesca Buonanno You are soooo right Francesca, God bless you. Without our nations we have no past. It's Orwellian where the so called environmentalists are trying to take us.

[@nacoleinseoul2604]

My whole life my dad told me to be proud of where I’m from. He would always remind me that the fact I expect hospitals to be clean, I eat 3 meals a day, I have a house with an AC and heater, I have dozens of clothes, and I am allowed to say anything I want is a blessing. Not everyone gets to experience this, a lot people live in bad counties. America isn’t perfect, but I was able to live without knowing hunger. I’m so happy you get to experience this now too. Welcome to America ❤️

[@juanme555]

It seems like your father raised a good daughter.

[@sergegordeev9426]

America isn't perfect but it's a great place from what I heard. I know that you can choose your own president, many of you live in individual houses, people are respected and you can say anything you want, protest as long as you want, etc. Is this true?

[@gracejin3455]

@@sergegordeev9426 Yes, it is true! American is by far not perfect, but It is a good place to be. I think freedom makes happiness easier to come by because you can do what you want, as long as you are not hurting anyone here. :)

[@sergegordeev9426]

I want to move even more now

[@noranason6521]

Same.

[@BuzzkillZone]

The sad truth is America does send a ridiculous amount of food to NK every year in humanitarian aid. Little of it reaches the people it is intended for.

[@CrowBarActual]

Yes, this if VERY true. It's heartbreaking that most people in the world don't know that happens.

[@LaRoucheisright]

@@CrowBarActual What is even more heartbreaking is that those who do know look the other way.

[@arbuz_kawon]

the EU does too, as well as medicine. the sad part it has to go through the NK government, and a lot of it ends up sold to finance it

[@kingJames-ok3vn]

Fact

[@AlexWishard]

In a different NK Defector video, the defectors said that they actually received aid boxes from Americans with a print of the American Flag on it, but because they are so brainwashed they never knew what the American flag looked like. So when they actually saw the flag for the first time, one of them said, "Hey, that's what was on our aid boxes!" They came through China, so they all just thought it was Chinese. (That's one specific case, so I don't know how common that was for other North Koreans.)

[@nobody8328]

Just a comment for the algorithm. More americans need to see this.

[@CrowBarActual]

No, North Korea leadership needs to go away. That's the problem.

[@YeonmiParkOfficial]

Thank you so much for your support ❤️

[@shankslitter1344]

Yes, as a warning of what life under communism would be like. Terrible!

[@nobody8328]

@@shankslitter1344 Don't hijack my comment for your political agendas. DPKR is an authoritarian dictatorship, which has nothing at all to do with communism. This is not a comment for or against communism, simply a statement of fact. Authoritarianism anywhere is dangerous, whether it's in a dictatorship or a representative democracy.

[@scott.wallace8625]

@@nobody8328 communisum = dictatorship. Yes more americans need to understand this. I have been to 3 dictatorship countrys USSR CUBA IRAQ. blm supporters are the dog that will catch the car. Blm inc. Is the car. Sad to see it get this far here. Side note blm and antifa activists you are #1 on the kill menu if you win.

[@pricklyboyangel7903]

“This is paradise” she’s so sweet lol

[@Beniamin6665]

She is one of the sweetest people on KZbin. Humble, clearly driven, knows more hardship then most North Americans, educated her self, ya..

[@dennisclark9882]

God bless you and keep you safe. Best wishes

[@SirCharles12357]

You may not have a much of a formal education, but you have a PHD in Wisdom. You really zeroed in on all the things we take for granted, and yet are foundational at its core. We own ourselves!

[@mcmurphy8117]

Only if alot more Americans would see this and really listen.

[@Marvelous_Ai]

Only if a lot more North Koreans would see this and really listen

[@SirManfly]

@@Marvelous_Ai she's such a sweetie !!

[@tek8874]

Yeah, nowadays we Americans take things for granted.

[@sarahlouise2045]

@@Marvelous_Ai see this on what? Their propaganda radios?

[@babygraceblue1807]

Yes!

[@joehackney1376]

Every American should listen to this young lady, to appreciate what we have in goods, food and freedom!!!

[@crossroads8370]

@Blacka Đøn You're not even from America so you don't have any idea what it is like here so you don't have a right to talk about it. And second of all you truly don't even know what racism even means.

[@michaelroxbury7084]

Big difference between Capitalism and Socialism

[@spacebunsarah]

America is a terrible country

[@crossroads8370]

@@spacebunsarah Sure America could be a million times better but as far as modern day countries go it is one of the best. And its also one of the less racist countries in the world.

[@VII0777]

@@spacebunsarah Yeah, that's why everyone wants to get into America.

[@pdxtom]

The first issue you mentioned, hunger, is something I try to remind myself of all of the time. Many of us have had it so good for so long that we forget to have gratitude. Thank you for another great video! 💛

[@emmanuelsanchez-nu5ok]

The reason why the USA has food is because they abuse other countries by forcing them to participate in unfair trade deals. if you look at Latin America you will see that many people are dying from lack of food but ironically there is factories in those countries who produce food to later be send to the USA.

[@bakedjesus1177]

@@emmanuelsanchez-nu5ok that's a load of bullshit we provide aid all over the world in food medical money help them build not only in supplies but personnel as well not only does our government does this we have many non profits who do this as well as well as work with other nations to help nations less developed then we are

[@irissupercoolsy]

I started crying when I heard disabled people in North-Korea get so mistreated 😢

[@indianadone]

OMG I literally did too. Right at that second. It was totally unexpected.

[@madelynspam1507]

i cried when she said that it’s the best place on earth here😭😭🥺

[@SlavicUnionGaming]

Cry baby, I have Learning disability but I don’t cry about it!!

[@notsure5444]

@@SlavicUnionGaming I think you missed the point

[@fussballnot]

Their dictator is a lot like Hitler, who sent disabled Germans to the death camps.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

This breaks my heart. Our country takes EVERYTHING for granted.

[@raveneye12]

If only more young Americans could understand this........

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

All Americans not just young ones. As an American that has lived two years of my life overseas and traveling I appreciate my experiences. But I don't think people can even fathom how different your life is in a second or third world country compared to the U.S. The things we complain about here are truly first world problems.

[@raveneye12]

@@lauraelizabethbrown true thank you

[@peterruzak2694]

It is only a few pieces of shit in America that are assholes the Majority are the very friendly.

[@TheDaveinga]

@@peterruzak2694 to be fair, i can name more than 'a few'.

[@juanjmolina]

I wish more people would hear this.. Thank you for sharing Yeonmi.

[@davidcharnes9161]

“My (American) friends love to hike. I had to hike to survive.”

[@maliaschlesser6081]

I am glad you managed to get away. Your English is excellent.

[@chrisb9960]

I’m looking for her story on how she got out. It sounds like the NK government has made it very difficult.

[@Gaius__]

Yes, amazing vocabulary. When she said it was "difficult to reconcile those realities" it made me wonder how long she has lived in the US. That is high-class English, she must be a very fast learner. Smart young lady.

[@1leon000]

but there is a clear accent, her th's sounds like Zs or Ss, and she reads l like r (like in a japanese accent)

[@Gaius__]

@@1leon000 Yes, she has a clear accent, very hard to eliminate, once you are an adult. But everybody can understand her perfectly well, and her choice of words is good.

[@OhMyMarss]

Commenting to boost algorithm! More Americans need to see this to appreciate what we have 😊 thank you for sharing your experience and POV!

[@AbandonedVoid]

I agree, but we also shouldn't forget that our government is a huge part of why North Korea became and continues to be as bad as it is now, and that conditions in America are steadily getting worse.

[@TaraGruette]

same here

[@InglésconRobert2025]

@@AbandonedVoid : No, you are just anti-American.

[@jeaniechowdhury6739]

It breaks my heart to hear about how disabled people are treated in North Korea. I hope and pray that things will change in North Korea soon.

[@CanadianPyro]

I do want to see this dwarf village though, it sounds cute

[@tehok]

@@CanadianPyro thinking about the right things I see

[@stevengoodpaster3330]

OMG...I'm in love with your optimism and the wonder you've experienced. I've lived in 9 states so I take a lot for granted. It's cool to see America through your eyes. Keep making these"differences " videos, I like it. And you being so pretty doesn't hurt.

[@No1JetDoc]

Every American should watch this. Realize how lucky we are and how much we all have to lose.

[@darkalan1562]

especially leftards

[@dirtbeard108]

@Yannik inequality of income is a result of some people doing their homework in school and some skipping class. The opportunity is there, if you take it.

[@sergegordeev9426]

You are all lucky. Even I'm a little lucky (not much, Russia is still not good), because I am not living in North Korea.

[@darkalan1562]

@@sergegordeev9426 or sh1thole africa

[@sergegordeev9426]

@@darkalan1562 Yes

[@brendenowen2609]

I love her perspective on America. She thinks so highly of it -- It's the best country in the world with all this equal opportunity. At the same time, Americans are criticizing their own country for not being those things. Hearing from Yeonmi has made me grateful for what we do have even as we try to improve ourselves.

[@yeetbra9485]

Ehhh, I think New Zealand, Ireland, Iceland, Australia have better quality of life to be honest, to name a few. But America does have a certain charm to it I won't deny, and definitely a great country. The West in general needs to learn to stop whining and complaining and be grateful for what we have.

[@ProductofChina]

Equal opportunity lol

[@navy62103]

America is a paradise country in the eyes of many Russians, at least amongst my friends. The main reason is freedom, police is not against citizens, your life has a meaning. As well America has rules and very good solary in comparison with Russia, in that time when products costs the same or higher in our shops.

[@milkandspice1074]

The US looks good to those in poor countries. We are ranked under S.Korea for the standard of living. However, what makes the US great is we CAN and SHOULD criticize things that are harmful to its citizens, especially the government. That is what the US is about...freedom of speech. Not freedom from not hearing what you do not want to hear.

[@yeetbra9485]

@@milkandspice1074 hold up... what's wrong with that? South Korea is a pretty good country to live in.

[@ethangospodareck]

Yeonmi is a true inspiration. I am glad to have you as a fellow American.

[@melr6347]

I love she uses the word confusing. She is explaining how she feels without judging.

[@AGDinCA]

I deeply appreciate you. Americans need to gain a new perspective on just how lucky we are.

[@christopherjuengling8989]

I had the same thought when I watched this video. We do need improvement in many areas, but our country has a lot of things to be proud of.

[@genacostello5896]

I agree. I have been feeling so discouraged lately about America and seeing it through her eyes has been wonderful. Really no words.

[@TheGuruStud]

Nope. That breeds complacency and laziness...and it shows. Billionaires rule this country and no one cares. Fuck everyone else. Do not compare unless they're better.

[@cookiecola5852]

Lucky is debatable🙃

[@TheBarser]

You are lucky, but it could be better, and you should still work for it

[@ProdigalDaughter71]

We're glad to have you in our Country!

[@user-fb5mp4tb7s]

I watched your interview with Patrick on Valuetainment. Was blown away. You're very wise, please keep spreading the positive message out to the people. God bless.

[@vanessacooper5848]

“This is the best place on Earth!” Thank you for making me realize how grateful I truly am to be living in America. Lately, I’ve told myself like America is just awful. What is going on is awful. Thank you for just switching my mindset into one of, “Yes, we have a lot to work on in America, but so many wish they could live here. So many wish to have the freedoms myself and millions of others have.” Thank you. Welcome to America, we are so happy to have you here.

[@sergegordeev9426]

I live in Russia and I think that americans disliking US just haven't seen anything.

[@vanessacooper5848]

@@sergegordeev9426 I don’t dislike US i just simply dislike some of the things going on here. I’m very fortunate to live in a country like the US. Racism is such a hard thing to face here but it could be so much worse somewhere else and I am very aware. I am truly blessed.

[@marianalacerda150]

Yes you live in a great nation built from porvety and sofrer of others nations, congratsss

[@cheecheecho8086]

Sheep

[@cheecheecho8086]

@@sergegordeev9426 no one said it was worse than Russia , we are saying things need to change. Just bc you suffer doesn’t mean we have to

[@MegLeeAnn]

Significant message for the many young people protesting and claiming the USA to be the worst place in the world.

[@Sarah-fv3kb]

She came from a totally different situation, but my mom always says that when she immigrated to the U.S. in 1990 the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act made a profound positive impact on her.

[@alisummers7984]

I’ve been binge watching your videos- I just found your channel- hearing you speak has brought tears in my eyes~ I am so happy you will soon be a citizen here~ ❤️

[@christinelees31]

I know right" I've been binge watching her video's also she's SO interesting and getting out the INSANE information about NK is so hard to believe I just keep watching and pray🙏 for an end to the suffering there

[@stargatis]

I love her confession that she isn’t picky: grasshoppers and frogs!😘😘😘💕

[@bakedjesus1177]

hey I ate it food is food frogs ain't bad taste good but I have always lived in the country. city people has shot me weird looks when they find out I ate frogs snakes bugs worms ECT it's all food those people who turned their nose up at me because I did out of a choice my last hike and survival expedition ate bugs turned their nose up at people like her who don't have the choice to go to a supermarket or burger king or pizza hut why I'm proud to be from the woods. and wouldn't shock me if she was the type of person that if she had varry little and you was starving and had nothing she would do what she could to share her little with you because she's been there name one of these spoiled brats that would do the same

[@LoyaFrostwind]

I love frog legs, oui oui!

[@cearfarseer9725]

I've had grasshoppers. They're kind of earthy.

[@danielcobbins9050]

North Koreans are dying from too little food. Americans are dying from too much food.

[@sezeonerdagod]

theyre dying from psychotic corrupt dictatorial leadership

[@ashtonhashbrown6155]

God damn, if only i could stop myself from eating food

[@Annonymous5411]

No, Americans are dying cause of the greed of the rich corporations, who have made it really difficult to be healthy and poor at the same time. Obesty in America isn't just an over eating issue, its a quality food issue as well as unhealthy work issues with little time issues.

[@happycook6737]

Americans are dying from too much addictive processed food laden with chemicals. No one ever got super obese eating fresh vegetables and fresh fruits.

[@Annonymous5411]

@@happycook6737 This doesn't conflict with what I said. Processed food laden with chemicals are cheap and filling. Fruits and vegetables, to be full are expensive here. So being poor and healthy aren't compatible. Cause why? The greed that is going on here. Our issues here aren't simple and the reasons are multiple.

[@indianadone]

I literally cried watching this video. It was so touching. And emotional. I didn't even expect it. I thought it would be just another differences video. But no. This was deep. Thanks for sharing.

[@atari2600b]

2 things: 1) Your English is amazing compared to the guy that went to DPRK English school 2) Never, NEVER post a window shot of your apartment. This is all the information a DPRK spy would need to track you down. We have this program here called Google Earth that can take the surrounding buildings & the angle to locate your exact position.

[@jaydeecee1643]

Yes...Yeonmi...please be safe! There are online predators as well...so don't trust all the people who are your fans!

[@TheUPnorth45]

The use of like.......like, it's like, and then like, and you know like.................wish she wouldn't have learned that annoying speech patern.

[@atari2600b]

@@pestrovam every high ranking party member *and* their families has an internet connection

[@atari2600b]

Hell, half the people here could be north koreans & we wouldn't have any way of knowing

[@atari2600b]

There's a running gag in Kim Jong-Un's Dank Meme Storage Facility (of which some of the members keep trolling her streams with 'juche gang') that Kim Jong-Un has a super secret facebook account

[@condor-yz6bo]

This is why we must protect what our country stands for.

[@Mariecuy14]

Agreed 100%

[@PL-yp3wl]

Yes, but Americans disagree what this country stands for...in fact, disagreement is maybe a fundamental pillar of progress

[@nick000002]

What does it stand for? Iam alright Jack..

[@legitlinus9052]

protecting what you already have shouldn't be the only thing though. helping others to reach the same standards is the goal from my point of view.

[@condor-yz6bo]

@@legitlinus9052 That's a good point

[@nemesis8222]

People like you help make our country great, glad to have you here.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

I think some the self entitled folks who complain about the “horrors” of the US need to reflect upon this.

[@Warsie]

Imagine telling a victim of American foreign policy they're self entitled for bitching about their country getting destabilized by the USA 🤔

[@Banks_7]

@@Warsie shes talking about US citizens complaining about their lives here first of all.. and trust me we all want our troops home as well. We finally have someone trying to do just that.

[@LaRoucheisright]

@@Banks_7 Thank you.

[@demef758]

I've had the same thoughts. The same people who are now complaining that the USA is a land of oppression, slavery, white supremacy ... why aren't they at the southern border screaming at the refugees who are busting down the gates to get in "go back! Horror lies ahead! Save yourselves!" Instead, they want to let them all in. Why?

[@edwhatshisname3562]

Like all of the people rioting and buring their own cities and towns down?

[@bubumutum6211]

Hi yeonmi... I started reading your book yesterday and its about to finish... I can't stop reading, its so inspiring

[@staceyb.5878]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I remember watching your testimony all those years ago, and always wanted to know more, thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@Livealohahawaii]

I’m so glad you made it to the USA! You deserve everything that freedom has to offer. Not everyone appreciates it and many take it for granted. I wish these people knew how difficult it was to live in a government controlled country like you did and understand, appreciate and fight for their freedoms. Enjoy every minute of your American life.🌸

[@yotajeff68]

We pay people to mow our lawns, wash our cars, clean our homes, etc. and then we have to go to the gym.

[@suzieq1704]

How right you are!

[@ManicMercurianAstrology]

You don't get six-pack and from cleaning and lawn mowing! Or I'd be ripped

[@lindavel43]

@@ManicMercurianAstrology You don't but you gain weight from sitting around. I had a part-time in uni in the warehouse where I had to pick the book orders. So lots of walking. Then I got the receptionist position at the warehouse and I gained like 5-7 lbs....since I sit down for school on zoom, sit down for work, sit down for hw, lots of sitting. Also before I would have to walk to the bus stop, take the stairs to the platform, then go down the stairs and walk to school. Now I just roll out of bed and get on my computer....it makes a difference.

[@TheBarser]

What about the people that is payed for it. They don't count as Americans? America is a paradise for the rich and hell for the poor

[@TheBarser]

@cm. CG That is a typical american answer, and one of the reason america sucks. People who cant afford a decent life are just told to work harder. I feel lucky being born in a western country that is not USA.

[@brendomiryr]

Americans could learn a lot from this girl.

[@TacticalDimples]

Everyone could learn from this girl.

[@CatfishBradley]

North Koreans could learn a lot from this girl.

[@SlavicUnionGaming]

@@CatfishBradley yeah then they would get killed by their leader for knowing too much

[@juliaj7939]

Why only Americans?

[@juliaj7939]

Yeonmi literally lives in America and you're hating on the people who welcomed her? If you hate Americans so much, then stop using KZbin since it's an American platform 🇺🇸. 🙄

[@ukyo2010]

I wish every single person living in America would watch this video and understand how blessed we are to live here. I have several friends that literally risked their lives to come here. One walked (on foot, no exaggeration) from Vietnam, through Khmer Rouge controlled Cambodia (he had some close calls), to Thailand, and made it here. Other friends got on a boat going into the open sea, risking robbery, rape, and murder from pirates, with the hope of being rescued (not die of starvation, dehydration, or murder) and somehow making it here. My own ancestors didn't have it quite so tough, but there was still risk. Taking a slow boat from China to Hawaii in 1860 was a risky trip. (Granted, not US yet, but still ...)

[@O2life]

We are blessed to live here, and we should never get complacent, lest we lose the freedoms we have. For example, our current president excluded disabled veterans from participating in his planned military parade, because he believes people with disabilities are losers. When Yeonmi talked about how people with disabilities are excluded in North Korean society, it gave me chills.

[@O2life]

@Time Traveller Herald of the Patriotic order Sweetheart, I am not desperately trying to do anything. There is tons of evidence of him calling wounded and fallen soldiers losers and suckers. Even fox news independently verified that information with multiple sources.It's your choice if you want to ignore the mountains of evidence that exist. I'm really less interested in what he does in front of the cameras than what he does when the electorate can't see it.

[@O2life]

@Time Traveller Herald of the Patriotic order I'm actually not here to convince you, because I know you will likely never seek evidence for something you don't already believe, and you might never believe anything bad about your hero, in spite of evidence you can't avoid. In fact, Trump is counting on that willfully blind loyalty. time.com/4191598/donald-trump-says-he-could-shoot-somebody-and-not-lose-voters/

[@briangulley6027]

@@O2life Produce the evidence or STFU. This isn't CNN.

[@stupot111]

@@O2life I googled everything to find out if Trump said that, but all I can find are like 3rd hand recounts from the press. I'm neither a trump lover or hater. But i think both you and the other person are of the same kind..trying to find evidence for your belief that is not really there.

[@licm626]

We need to hear more foreigners tell us what they notice and like about America. Thanks for sharing.

[@MissNikiG]

I’m a first generation American born to Polish parents who fled here from communism (dad came with only $20). I wish all of my peers could have grown up with that kind of insight and wisdom on how truly great we have it here (and how quickly it can be taken away once too many people take it for granted). My parents, with green cards in hand, appreciate this country more than any American I know.

[@licm626]

MissNikiG Thanks for sharing. It’s true...those that come from other places seem to be more grateful. Please share your bio on other platforms.

[@withthelightsout8518]

People in the US are much more religious compared to even the most religous among the European countries. And Americans are very prude on one hand, while very sexual on the other hand (e.g. movies, porn, etc.) Also, Americans have no problem getting naked in the gym/pool showers, while topless sunbathing is a taboo. I guess because beaches have both men and women there, as well as children.

[@licm626]

@@withthelightsout8518 CONSIDER THE INFO IS INCORRECT ON WHAT YOU THINK AMERICANS ARE LIKE: What you see on TV and what normal people do is very different. I don't know anyone personally that is doing that stuff and if they are it's an exception...not the norm and it is actually shunned on. Hollywood is a different beast and a lot of people think the rest of the country is like that, that is just not so. Maybe you might see this behavior on college campuses during spring break when they are getting drunk. Again...not the norm. As far as people watching sex on the tube ... that does seem to be a growing problem, but that's even more of a private thing. It could also be the group one hangs around that they are seeing these things.

[@sajero2]

I'm so happy to have found your channel! Your perspectives are so fascinating. We are SO happy to have you living in America! I'm thrilled you found your way here; you will always be welcome.

[@svtcontour]

She is so wonderful. Been through so much. Breaks me from the inside, but at the same time, seeing both sides has made her stronger. She can endure more than most of us.

[@tomm1827]

Yes Goddess of Democracy and human rights 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️ thank you for blessing us 🙌. You are the best.

[@Borrowed_Rowboat]

THANK YOU for sharing your cross-cultural experiences. You are a gifted communicator.

[@mayulmanav3720]

I'll come clean, when I came across this individual on Patrick's pages, I thought she's one of those phonies who's just using the tag "North Korean defector" for the popularity ; except, after watching this one video, her simplicity, minimalistic approach to editing, innocent camera positioning (another guy mentioned how the video could be a location giveaway); I stand corrected and I'm extremely sorry for this. As much as I'm truly regretful for the lapse in my judgement, I'm just glad I had the decency to actually know more about this situation by watching one more video, just to re-affirm that good, genuine good still exists in this part of the world. Thank you for reading this if you did. Much love. ❤️

[@YeonmiParkOfficial]

Mayul Manav your comment just made my day. Thank you for being who you are ❤️

[@bradchoi662]

Not really what you can imagine. We have many Korean defectors and this girl uses to be criticised whitin the defector communities. She got a chance to go to America just because she got married with American. 99 percents of defectors still living in unstable conditions And as a someone who studied North Korean politics. What's she's talking about North Korea is not 100 right.

[@bradchoi662]

Many defectors have different opinions and knowledges. What I know the truth is that her testimonials is somewhat ovetexaggerated. I met someone who was in NK military in person. Maybe. He knows better about NK. Lots of defectors lied while they were in the Korean TV shows or became a character of il behaviours and some of them went back to NK. Her story is not BS. But, especially, it's also easy to just believe everything what NK defectors talking about. Cause majority of foreigners have no idea about North Korea.

[@fussybugger]

@@bradchoi662 You studied NK politics but she lived NK life! Ill take her version of her own experiences over your any day. Also your information from a military person's perspective could be quite different to hers (a persecuted family), you are a nobody trying to big note yourself on her coat tails. And a stupid broad statement thats its "over exaggerated" name one thing she said here that was an exxageration.

[@fussybugger]

@@YeonmiParkOfficial Yeonmi I hope this gets to you. As others have mentioned, please don't show the viewfrom yourwindow in your videos. you position can be easily triangulated from the view. Stay safe.

[@BennyCalloway]

Man, the things we take for granted here in the US... Thanks for the video and perspective

[@probablynicole6090]

Incredible video. Thank you for sharing your perspective, it’s so powerful.

[@Niiiiith]

This really gives some perspective. We are so lucky to live in the west.

[@sergegordeev9426]

You definetely are

[@gwillis01]

The beauty ideal a person strives for is usually something that is difficult to achieve. If it is easy to starve because food is scarce, then fatness is beautiful. If it is easy to overeat because food is so abundant, then thinness is considered the beauty ideal. This concept of the beauty ideal being something that is difficult to obtain has popped up over and over in different countries in different decades over and over.

[@sgtprestonoftheyukon2423]

In north Korea Kim Jong un is a stud .🤔

[@__.J.C.__]

I cried listening to you speak. There are so many things that we take for granted in developed countries and its just so eye-opening to be faced with the fact that basic needs are never guaranteed in this harsh world. We’re always told to appreciate what we have but it’s not until you hear a story like yours that it really hits you. No one in my country suffers as deeply as you do.. Even the homeless are given free food and shelter. Most of us live day to day without acknowledging the fortune we have. I’m so happy that you’ve made it to safety and I wish no one ever had to experience what you went through. It makes me feel so blessed to have been born where I was. I’m wishing you peace and prosperity from Canada 🇨🇦Keep sharing your amazing story. Thank you and bless your heart ❤️

[@BRAZEN_0011]

The sad thing is that somehow in America their are still children that go hungry in our own country.

[@jimburg621]

not for lack of food, bad parenting yes.

[@amariah1980]

" Thank" the left's indoctrination and bad parenting.

[@amariah1980]

@Daniel Reierson I think you're right since the "republicans" control every major institution in the country. It's not like capitalism allows someone born in poverty to die a millionaire IF EARNED. I saw a special report decades a go that said subsidies are the the reason some farmers go out of business AND why all food costs more. It also said that when New Zealand abolished its subsidies to farmers, the food supply QUADRUPLED!

[@wordragon]

Every state has many programs to feed the poor and children. Unfortunately, many parents choose drugs or alcohol over their children’s health. I witnessed this working with a food distribution agency. The sad truth is that if children are going hungry in the US, it is because their parents have put something else as a priority above their children. There is an actual over abundance of food and money programs for poor people in the US. I find it interesting that people actually blame one side or the other politically. Both sides bend over backward to vote to create programs to feed children and the poor. The only difference I saw politically was that Democrats don’t really care about fraud in the system. They think it is an unfortunate byproduct. Republicans want fair oversight to make sure there is little fraud.

[@wordragon]

Daniel Reierson -Yes, Daniel. Not every person who doesn't seem to agree with you is incapable of intelligent analysis. I will leave you with some well known concepts based on many people's experiences passed to me, then I am moving on: at some point in a person's life, no matter their earlier circumstances (victimization) they have to recognize and take responsibility for their choices and claim their personhood as an adult for the good of themselves and their children or their status as a victimizer outweighs the status as a victim. Our society has enough safety netting to allow each person to do this at the very least by young adulthood. And, I shouldn't have to qualify what I am saying based on my earlier comment, but I am not speaking of people who have serious mental illness. I am speaking of people who are capable of functioning in society, and have become victimizers. And, it doesn't help to pretend people don't have this incredible access to aid and therapy like many politicians do for some sort of gain. If anything at a societal level it exacerbates the notion that staying in that victim state relieves a person of their now victimizer behavior when the very normal emotional mechanisms of guilt or shame are removed which are the usual motivations to personally change.

[@samuelgilbert9734]

It's not just a problem of having too much food, but having heathy food which is nutritionally balanced.

[@kingJames-ok3vn]

Rich people problems, even our poor people are rich in comparison.

[@SlavicUnionGaming]

You can thank China for the current unemployment rates!! I vote Trump to ban China from UN

[@notsure5444]

@Sam K poor people in the us have multiple government programs along with the general public giving handouts. You won't find that in other countries, many just let their poor die.

[@kingJames-ok3vn]

@Sam K well, you have to ask the question. If you offered every poor person around the world, the life of an American vs how they live. We offer our homeless assistance. There's no one offering anything to the impoverished in 3rd world countries. Accept us....

[@myfamilyandi6613]

That’s what my father always says!

[@jlvandat69]

Wow. Thank you for sharing your perceptions. This video really brought me down to earth.

[@datbig1821]

Just found you, God will keep blessing you. You are strong and a very influential voice.

[@YeonmiParkOfficial]

❤️

[@pcbacklash_3261]

These videos are so inspiring! It's nice to be reminded why I love this country.

[@chrisnation1432]

This should be mandatory viewing in every high school in this country.

[@bugger6susix11]

By saying "mandatory" you start applying N Korean rules

[@allusa2009]

bugger6 Susix US military bootcamp is a "Mandatory". using formal words is non threatening booger shoesix!

[@dirtbeard108]

@@bugger6susix11 like gender studies?

[@christinelees31]

I agree with you 100% Chris Nation people here need to know how lucky they are to be an American and how good they have it

[@crystalynnbearr]

I’m so glad you’re here, in America. I hope the best for you and yours

[@karolinakarolina5798]

Unbelievable that u mentioned that you don't have a higher education. You speak and behave like you have one. Your grace, eloquence, delicate, beautiful way of talking and expressing yourself is amazing. I am literally learning from you! And thanks to your content I am even more grateful for what I have. I come from Poland and live currently in Norway. Thank you for educating us about your story, life, experiences. Greetings, Karolina 😻

[@wesleysandifer6157]

i feel guilty eating tostitos and chunky dip watching this.

[@thekatt...]

wesley sandifer and you should . Lol 😉❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@somedandy7694]

Don't worry...someone made those Tostitos because they loved that kind of food and wanted to share their passion for microwaveable goodness with the world, and your consumption of those dipped Tostitos helped the inventor, factory workers, cardboard printers, truck-drivers, and grocery store clerks the chance to earn a living. On the other hand, there are also people whose passion was to make exercise equipment, or pave public parks, and you can honor them by walking off the calories in the fresh air!

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

The food is trivial. You eating it isn't what's preventing the food from reaching the hungry. The thing I feel guilty about is that I'm not an activist or ambtious public official trying to do my part in changeing the worse ills of the world. Dictatorships, organized crime, war, etc.

[@genetung8590]

Fat phuker

[@somedandy7694]

Honorable mentions: 6. How people in the United States love to declare that this is the worst country in the world because we're so horribly bigoted! 7. How people are crying out for (or supporting) censorship of unfavorable opinions. 8. How people openly show their scorn for this nation, while ignorant of the fact that this nation is pretty great for letting you scorn it.

[@logank444]

Look what happens to a country that doesn't complain

[@Andrei2patrU]

complaining and protesting is just about the most patriotic thing you can do for your country... it comes from a strong desire to make it and life in it better. The moment you stop complaining, you become complacent, the moment your flag and other bs abstract man-made ideas like it dictate your opinions on matters you become just another sheep in the crowd and that leads to bad consequences. Greeting from Germany

[@Andrei2patrU]

@Brand Dockery i'm in Germany, i don't care about your "right" to shoot people dead and extinguish everything a person was, is or will ever be with a single bullet and without remorse. Right to life? No, right to kill is more important of course, and then we wonder why our dna hasn't evolved at all since we were cavemen. You're more angry on the people that do it but don't control any strings than the people that cause it but control a large part of your life. It amazes me how people masturbate each night thinking about the constitution forgetting it was created by some men an odd few hundred years ago. In the mean time it was amended quite a lot of times (normal process to update it with the times). I went yoo far, have a good day sir

[@Andrei2patrU]

@Brand Dockery first article of the german constitution states: The dignity of a person is untouchable. There is a dark past but it is taught and retaught so that it never happens again. Is it fascists (they did the holocaust) or communists you're so afraid of? People that throw those words around have no idea what they mean. Nowadays everyone that's slightly left of center is called a communist in your lovely country because of all the brainwashing and propaganda that was fed into the people during the cold war. It's a shame because it whitewashes what communism was and it spits into what the victims of communism went through. How old are you sir, I am almost 32, I would love if we could have the opportunity to discuss all these in front of a cup of coffee, like people not animals. The internet is not a place to discuss such things. If life allows it sometime, i'd love to have the opportunity, just leave the gun at home, I am no enemy of yours ^_^

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

@Brand Dockery ah yes the braindead "Nazis controlled Germany so contemporary Germans are Nazis" argument, tell us again what your country did to it's asian population during WW2, or the African American population or the Native population etc. etc. Your moral high ground is as shallow as your intellect.

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

This is Profound. Thank you for your perspective.

[@angiec.874]

I’ve never seen a video like yours before. Wow. Thank you for sharing your perspective. It makes us appreciate what we have in our country. (I’m from Texas) I hope for a better future for our brothers in Korea, brothers because we all belong to the same race: human race.

[@EBizz85]

Lol damn they tried to put her on a diet as soon as she came. I would give her whatever. Just to learn about all the food

[@offplanet740]

Diet does not equal dieting. Having a balanced diet is important, and when you come from a nation in which food is scarce, it's especially important to understand what nutrition you need to be healthy.

[@garyballard179]

@@offplanet740 "Balanced diet" is really not important. You can eat pretty much anything you want, as long as you don't overdo it. The human body adapts. To tell her to avoid white bread or sugars or fat is bad advice. It's up to the individual to determine what's best for the individual. And 'diet' & 'dieting' are very close. Diet is what you eat; Dieting is sticking to a specific diet.

[@codename495]

Gary Ballard Huh? What nonsense. You most certainly do need a balanced diet. The human body needs fats, carbohydrates, protein and vegetables. Avoiding entire classes of food in the name of “ not overdoing it” is ridiculous.

[@garyballard179]

@@codename495 You obviously don't understand, since you conflated 'balanced diet' with 'don't over it.'

[@DeedreCousins]

Wow! Thank you for your video. We take our freedoms for granted in this country. Thank you for being so open and honest and putting things in perspective for us.

[@johnhowell8228]

Hey I live in Tyler, TX. I'm glad she came here. Great place

[@ImLisaMoore]

"Where do I put my eyes!?" That was hilarious

[@noranason6521]

But sad...lol, I feel that way too though, and I live and grew up in Canada

[@malcolmchristopher3110]

Wow I just found your blog. I love it! Thank you for sharing

[@crayjonz2555]

America is still the land of plenty because it’s the land of freedom true freedom brings prosperity as well personal responsibility those two things go hand in hand and they always benefit everyone

[@goochigoochs3836]

and let's not forget, America is the least racist country on earth - seriously!

[@crayjonz2555]

No problem it’s all cool

[@Andy_M986]

Freedom?,not for a lot of people there,it doesn't mean chains, it's mental slavery these days, oppression disguised as govt handouts,happens in most countries in that aspect.

[@Rikard_Nilsson]

It's the land of greed and me me me-culture...

[@cimorellifan4everKL]

This is why I’m so grateful to live in the greatest country in the world. U.S.A.!! ❤️ Americans need to be more thankful, especially nowadays. I’m happy you’re here friend.

[@BulldogLawyer]

This is amazing. Keep on sharing your story! The world is a beautiful and diverse place, thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@montanaman2439]

Welcome to the United States of America! Americans are so blessed and don’t know how good we have it here.

[@Jkend199]

The US has a lot of problems to be sure, but hearing how "the other half" lives... doesn't it make you just that little bit more appreciative of what we have here, can't imagine living in a place where its taboo for couples to hold hands...

[@TheShanoGamerPlays]

Gratitude is a wonderful thing and the best thing about is that it is free! Nobody can stop you from being greatful if are committed to finding something you can be greatful for, even if it is the smallest thing. In fact I would say it is necessary when we really don't know what kind of hell we may find ourselves in in the future

[@DrewCrawfordpoop]

So happy to have you here! Loved listening to your input. Respect!

[@meganstevefrost7326]

She gets it!Welcome to America.

[@SilverStar613]

You’re so beautiful and articulate! I didn’t know all this and it was very interesting. I’m so sad for the people in your country. I hope things will change for them soon. Wishing you all the very best of health, success & joy!

[@RatBoyTriple6ix]

Please do more of these culture shock videos!! They’re so interesting and give me insight into such a unique perspective

[@joelado]

Yeonmi I'm so glad you think that compassion for people with disabilities is like paradise. I think like you.

[@floricalazareanu8130]

Hahahah, im from Romania and when i came to Canada i was also shocked to hear about FOOD ALLERGY...NEVER heard of it...

[@vh6307]

Thank u 4 sharing!!! Prayers & many blessings 2 u & your loved ones Yeonmi!!! 🙋🏾‍♀️♥️😇

[@Plateau_Skull]

Girl, you are amazing beyond words. And your English is nuanced enough to make it crystal clear you pass no judgment. I just can't begin to imagine the adjustment you have gone through to make your life in the US, let alone the risks you took to make the opportunity

[@janetmcclure8568]

I would love to send half of America to North Korea so they can realize we have it so good here!

[@briangulley6027]

@Kevin Pope So when are you leaving to paradise?

[@goochigoochs3836]

@Kevin Pope Hmm..there are more immigrants from those countries coming into the USA than Americans staying there for good. My cousin is one of them. But the good news for you is you can always leave. Bye! 😁 😆 😅 😂 🤣

[@MegaGman50]

@Kevin Pope The people who are saying they have it good here in America are the ones with pre-existing conditions!

[@JeeperzCreeperz-t2t]

@@MegaGman50 go find somewhere else to troll#!!#. You are commenting to everyone and have nothing to say. We're not listening anymore.

[@jkjk8]

@Oma Cool yeah everyday food from farm to table in america is tampered with by big american corps, with pesticides and other chemical preservatives. Esp ground wheat and produce

[@bluesdealer]

This video really makes me feel guilty for anytime I’ve complained for felt sorry for myself. Greetings from Texas!

[@robertlorenzen8614]

Most Americans don’t know rough life!

[@АннаДудко-е5л]

From what I heard from my mother and grandmother, life in the Soviet Union had quite a lot of similarities to what you described, at least at some point of it's history. Some of the features we are still trying to get rid off 30 years after, like shaming the disabled.

[@garnetgirlvintage9560]

Thank you for sharing. I pray your messages get out to all Americans, not only to help your home country to become free but to help Americans realize how great we do have it and to be more appreciative of our freedoms and to reunite and work together to make it even better. Blessings to you and keep up your awesomeness.

[@r.blakehole932]

In North Korea everyone wants to move to Pyongyang. In America everyone wants to leave New York.

[@GaryAa56]

I would leave New York and I was born in N.Y.C.

[@jkjk8]

Me too im from new york, commuted closely to the city for work and school and always hated it. Its just expensive and ugly. Its a 100% transit town and not meant for living or leisure. You cant even sit down anywhere unless you shell out at least $5. Its not scenic, just dirty and everything is so forced or hodgepodged together. Nyc is barbaric especially compared to all the newer cities nowadays. The only people who find nyc impressive at all are out of state folks who came from rural or poor towns just bc the activity level is higher but there are a lot of struggling and poor here too. Its a concrete jungle of quiet despair

[@lauraelizabethbrown]

And that's kind of the beauty of hearing her talk. She talks about arriving in New York and calls it paradise. Girl could literally make me tear up.

[@dalehammers4425]

@@GaryAa56 Not NY, but just left California last year for Kansas and absolutely love it here.

[@bakedjesus1177]

@@GaryAa56 yeah I would if I was you

[@dmitryaleskivic3378]

I pray for the people of North Korea to be free as we are. God willing. Blessings from Israel.

[@Honeyboo68]

Putin will always support NK dictators. So no Americans can be on the border with Russia.

[@Perisemiotics]

Israel is as free as America, you're right about that - so long as you're born on the "free" side of the ghetto wall.

[@AyezalKhan123]

Yes free on the stolen land buahah

[@AyezalKhan123]

What Israel? We only know Palestine!

[@dmitryaleskivic3378]

@@AyezalKhan123 Palestine and Israel is literaly referring to the same piece of land. It's 2 different languages. Palestine is the Roman-given colonial name that local arabs and today Palestinians adopted. Israel is its orginal native name. Thats the only difference.

[@Kimmyberry]

This is so touching. It gives me such a different perspective of the world and life in general. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@Mothersload]

Wash the rice till it’s clear...not milky... Enjoy Fresh Fruit and Veggies, but wash first. Sunlight Dish soap is the best for everything, including earwigs, bugs etc. xo Canadian Mom 🇨🇦🐢❤️ I have Lupus... I’m so Lucky to be in Canada. I’ve been a Host Mom to 25 International Students and have cooked many different types of Rice... Best to rinse them all in water first to be safe... Even Fruit and veggies...

[@shamanic1]

Uhhh...REALLY?! Rice-cooking advice, from a White Canadian, to a native Korean? Did you write material, for Monty Python?