What North Koreans Think Of South Korea | STAY CURIOUS #2
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This should be on trending instead of those shitty cnn fake news,smh.
Dejarino Zhino mmmmmmmmm,donald trump supporter.CNN is no fake news and can never be.What do you expect from people with low intelligent who will accept if told by another that their parents or someone they knew is not real and they will accept it to make their stupid point.When people are out of reality,well they are not living any more.Totally pathetic.
Cnn is just American propaganda at this point
>americans think their press is free
+Kiki you are very uninformed if you think CNN is reliable. It has nothing to do with Trump or anything political. It's all to do with facts and the truth.
Kiki lmao that's why they used a fucking 4chan fanfic to slam Trump right?
"I was born in North Korea and stayed loyal to the country but got treated like a criminal. I got abandoned by China because I wasn't their citizen, but the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms..."
HUGO CHAVEZ too bad no one is going to take your comment seriously cuz its dumb af
@@hugochavez5862 Yo estoy haciendo los arreglos para enlistarme como soldado de apoyo en el ejército estadounidense, mi objetivo es matar tantos chavistas como sea posible, pero me dijeron que tenia que esperar un año mas mientras se ponían algunos bloqueos más a venezuela para empobrecerlos un poco más, estoy de acuerdo con eso, incluso un soldado de enfermería me dijo que se las arreglaron para matar a chavez envenenandolo, no paré de reírme ese dia, al parecer ahora maduro vive con miedo de tocar un baso con agua 😂
@@hugochavez5862 just a troll , ignore !
@@hugochavez5862 I used to think whatever I watch is scripted especially for shows like these, but being unable to believe anything that might have at least a little truth about them is sad and pathetic. You don't know the truth either, don't you? Then should I assume as well that what you commented right now is just for show?
@@jiwonh.1216
YOU BELIEVE THIS CRAP? HAHA
NORTH KOREANS ARE TOO DIFFERENT TO BE WANTED IN SOUTH KOREA
"they are so busy competing with everyone that they lose out on the most important things like happiness, love and relationships. they only focus on materialistic things".. felt like he was talking to me as well
Yeah I just watched this video and even though I'm British it kinda verbally smacked me in the face. I recently lost my job due to covid and am heavily on benefits but I'm happier out of work. Poorer sure, but happier.
@@mikoto7693 interesting 🤔
Imagine hearing that someone from North Korea is happier than you.
I'm just old enough (50's) to have seen my own country change from people who knew and interacted with their neighbors, into families that are just too busy and self-absorbed, interacting mostly through social media, instead. Parents and kids have their heads in tablets and smartphones far too much, these days. When I was young, we would go outside and play with the neighborhood kids for hours. My parents physically interacted with adult friends in their free time. I understand what this North Korean interviewee is saying, because I've seen America lose what it once had. Everyone just seems manipulated and angry, anymore.
@@thestingyham1188 yes, this is the issue with newer generations being terminally online. unfortunately, with the rise in technology, i think sense of community will be lost ever further. it’s almost unavoidable. with online schooling, online work that has no clear business hours, work culture that forces both parents to work and have no time for their kids so they let the internet be their babysitter… work and school culture must fundamentally change. i also think family should live close together or even in the same house. grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, family friends… more than just the nuclear family to help support and create a familial bond.
Someone please suggest this guy to pursue a career in writing! I think he'd be awesome and his books would be bestsellers
Ikr, he seems to be such a good story teller.
Yes true! He is so articulated and easy to listen to. It would be a great step towards educating S. Koreans about NK as he would want. Especially because I think SKs who are nervous around NKs and think they're spies etc would be far more inclined to read a book than actively converse face-to-face
True
Hmm
Yes honestly all the defector stories have been nothing short of miraculous and amazing-they all should write books if it helps them to find more peace with the situation. Would be good reads.
“But the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms” to this day I still cry over that sentence
@@Tzbeastfan523 in an unrelated video you manage to bring up bts...
when i saw this comment i teared up again
Yup Thrh yea as much as I love him he has nothing to do with the video nor the comment, thank u
Mr Stark yea
Niagra Falls
When he said '' I was born in North Korea & stayed loyal to the country but got treated like a criminal , I got abandoned by China because i wasn't their citizen , but the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms ''
T_T The feels
They congratulated tha defectors because they Finally did it. They left the old world. they have seen the new, real world.
So, Why would we think we would hate them if they did the impossible.
Ciel i cried too...
saaaame omg I wanted to give him hugs; -;
I cried.
I cried, too.
"In South Korea, all guys have to do is tap their butts!" 🚌 🤣
Love this girl, she has a great sense of humour
She's absolutely right. Only by moving your ass you can get through the crowd of competitors to the trough ... It would be fun if it didn't make sense of all our life under capitalism.
it sounds like live and die for work 😂
8:18 Yes, me too. So precious. I hope she has a full & happy life.
Super cute too.
1:30 As a Mongolian, i am glad that our government has such agreement with South Korea. Of course tree is probably just an excuse because nobody can criticize when you're planting trees.
Agreeee.
both Gov. are clever..
Any help is always welcome, no matter the details, it seems Mongolia helps a lot more than China. ✌️
"For every Toyota purchased, we'll plant a tree."
I believe it meant that the S.K. government will plants trees in Mongolia since the desert is keep expanding and planting trees and taking care of the forest is eesential in stopping the desertification.
Mongolians are the children of the great Chingkiz Khan that many Koreans admire, and Koreans like Mongolia because they are kind and sweet.
Above all, my friends who have traveled to Mongolia admire the natural scenery of Mongolia.
You guys are excellent as descendants of a country with a long history.
🇰🇷❤🇲🇳
The fact that South Korea gives these people 5 years of housing for free is amazing. Great way to start.
Housing is completely free and provided by the government in the DPRK. That's why it's given for "free" by the SK government, because otherwise the defectors would literally be unable to cope with the fact they don't have a guaranteed place of home like before they defected. They do it both as a way to make themselves look good for defectors (when in reality defectors are discriminated by common people, defectors have the worst options of retirement payment of all citizens, and often have a slew of mental health problems like depression caused by their treatment), and because otherwise the defectors would all kill themselves.
I'm normally against government-subsidized...anything, but since North Koreans have everything paid for by the government (even though it isn't much and it's not very good), North Korean defectors would need some time to acquire job skills and experience before being able to rent or buy their own place.
@@electricfishfan7159 Do you understand why they are "spending their lives in the pre-industrial age"? Take a guess.
ALL FOR SHOW
@@quirble cringe go to nk
“I finally have freedom after risking my life, but why is my life so miserable?” That line hits hard
Im with you. I heard myself tell him, "stop following other peoples dreams." Then he said how it lead him to the fulfillment of helping others and the damn text got all bury again. Stupid onions.
What’s so sad about this statement is that when he was living in North Korea and he saw the suffering, his will to survive was so strong, he braved crossing the Tumen River while being shot at just so he could escape poverty and live. He lived in China for 4 years in fear of being found out and deported back to NK, but he never even thought about ending his life. But when he came to SK, after 3 years he already contemplated suicide. Is it really that hard to live in SK that even the strongest person would think that the only escape from his misery is death?
suicide rates in SK r so high ... It's even higher than suicide rates in japan
Yan L 😢
@@melvivo6336 When you think about it, he has finally reached his goal and he's left to wonder what's next. I think that's where it comes from and it makes sense. For the first years of your life, you are not living, but surviving and you have the goal to find freedom. You find it, and you don't know what to do with it. You're no longer surviving, or fighting, so you contemplate ending your life only because there's nothing left to do. It's very tragic. And as for life in South Korea, despite its rich economy and freedom, it must be very overwhelming for a North Korean, especially the people aspect of it where he describes South Koreans are cold and unapproachable. So much so, he doesn't even know his next door neighbor. And it's not better as a student in South Korea where there's too much time dedicated to studying. Stress can literally kill you. So that's another theory. I hope wherever he is, he is happier and that he has found something to live for.
08:44, I respect to the bus driver
as a Korean, btw is this amazing? ... Sometimes when I left my wallet behind, most of bus drivers said like that
honestly, i think it will be really nice if that dude has a blog or a book that i can read. he speaks so well and every words just really pierces right through me. i would really like to know more a lot not only about how his life was like in north korea but in a lot of things as well. he's really interesting and i would love to see more of him.
i also would like to be friends with the girl because she just seems so cheerful and she can make you laugh. it really rubs on you.
I wish I can find that man too. I would love to talk to him.
@@eraofandroids4573 I wish I could visit either of them to talk even if we had to use an interpreter. There are so many things I want to know about the actual people of North Korea that the government minders are careful to hide from foreign visitors.
The man seemed intelligent and rational.
The woman remains cheerful despite hardships and showed immense pride for conquering them.
These are some strong hearts. Bless them.
Sun Sun , a tiny thing, it’s rational.
@@banjopete My mistake! *rational*. Thanks man
She’s not quite right 🤔🤷🏻♀️
Defectors lie for asylum
wanted to comment the same thing
I stared crying when he said, "The country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms."
Mr too. It's so inspiring to see how people don't see their enemies as real people just like them, like they don't feel the same way about things just because they're on the other side of the DMZ. North Koreans should be seen as very respected people.
i lost it when he said "I sincerely welcome you to South Korea"
For me, it was not only that moment that made me tear up, but the moments he was talking how he was considering suicide after he made through the hardships to get there and how he used to laugh at the South Koreans suicide over the pressure of being successful and how he finally understood their pain to the point he vows to spread awareness about their situation , those words made me tear up again.
Amitha Alex I teared up not gonna lie lol it was one of those sorrowful but extremely happy and inspired tears hahah
This is probably one of the most interesting videos I've ever watched on youtube. Their opinions and experiences cover so many topics. It's astonishing, right down to the question of the definition of hapiness.
An update on their life after 3 years would be great. I hope they are still doing good in SK I wish them all the best!
yes, please
doesnt the girl have a yt channel? Does anyone know what it is :(
@@sagearviso1979 I think her channel is in the description
@@kmv5921 The link of her channel provided in the description shows the channel does not exist:( did she close her channel or the link is just broken?
@@miaye8871 same i couldn't get it
こんなに頑張ってきたお二人の幸せを願うばかりです。貴重な動画をありがとうございました。
ご最も。
if we are going to die either way, we thought we might as well die searching for freedom...
Veranda Tales I know...that really hit me hard 😢
You'll be kept on. Have a Coke buddy!
Well despite the strange ways of North Korea. They hold up the honor of all Korea. South Korea is a Yankee Puppet State. Saying to the USA,thank you for invading us and killing 3M people.
You are chain kissers. Unite the Korean Peninsula!
Robert Deffenbaugh I have no clue who that is- sorry, im not educated enough🙏. The only castro i know is associated with Cuba
Robert Deffenbaugh Is Kim jong nam a good man? I heard his son is educated; speaks fluent english, feels guilt for his starving citizens and such. Perhaps it'd be good if he grew up to be a chosen as a ruler?
I can see the pain in the dude's eyes. When he said he still suffers from PTSD when he hears sirens, I felt bad for him. I can't even begin to imagine what he went through.
Get stoned in a city where weed is illegal, you'll understand
Now that's REAL ptsd, not that fake ptsd liberals complaining about.
Imagine that many war veteran have gone through the same caliber of stuff as the two in the video. I remember watching a documentary on Vietnam war and two vets who were fighting for opposing sides met and discussed the war in good terms since they both realized that they had gone through the same stuff. If this point was brought up more, westerners could probably better understand the people living in NK. While cultures have differences we are all humans and we all have ambitions, motives, dreams, nightmares, fears, strengths and weaknesses. And often we are not so different.
I dont understand this people ...its just evil as a police man to do such things like this.
@@donaksu2713 Yeah, I've read stories too from WWI veterans, who had a routine once they heard the sound of soldiers marching or artillery guns moving, and couldn't break the routine after the war, constantly thinking it's still happening. He had to teach himself to be scared of sirens to survive.
数年前の動画ですが、日本語訳に感謝です。素晴らしいインタビューでした。
インタビューの女性のCZcamsチャンネルをクリックすると、そのチャンネルは存在しませんと出るのが残念でした。
When he said '' I was born in North Korea & stayed loyal to the country but got treated like a criminal , I got abandoned by China because i wasn't their citizen , but the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms '' , I am crying and full with the tears , really shake my emotions and make me work hard toward my dreams and my goals and help other people happy as well after hearing these stories that is fascinating and heartbreaking. Thank you ASIAN BOSS
Ok, the butt tapping story actually made me chuckle. I know this is dark stuff, but the innocence of not knowing how to ride a bus is a bit adorable.
Matt Lufcy she’s so cute
I'm just imagining the Bus Driver's face of disbelief
It is! But at the same time it's sad because of how systematic and structured they were raised to behave. To think that just because one man does an action, every man is doing the same is really sad. We are all such diverse and unique people, yet they were trained to act like robots.
it was cute, but also sad to think that their lives are so behind in everything. they knew nothing of buses, elevators, things like that and that makes it seem so crazy that they are still living in something like the past
Xin Jie You think too much, it’s human nature to imitate others🙄
"but the country that was supposed to be our enemy welcomed me with open arms" damn
Thibault Tresca yup.this is why i like south korea better.
I think it indicates a mindset in South Korea that they view North Koreans as siblings, so when some get through, they will act like a caring family.
I am glad to get the opinion of a Korean on it. I feel sorry for the North Korean common folk too, even as an Australian who is a long way away from Korea. I want to think North Korea could eventually be helped, but it would need some way to get rid of their current government, and I know the world does not want a nuclear war.
Yeah, my relative, that's powerful and touching.
EXO Love i love South koreans..
And i love your username too🙊💗
아니 근데.. 두 분 다 말씀을 너무 잘하심 인강강사만큼 잘하시는듯
When he said "the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms", I cried.
I bet you have tears running down your leg.
When the man started getting choked up about something as simple as being welcomed.. Man.. That hit me hard.
Yeah, totally. I mean this is in no way equivalent to what he experienced, but I used to live in Chicago, where the immigration people in their international airport tend to be cold and suspecting. But when I moved to New York, when I cross immigration, the officers are usually super friendly, and they have that video with President Obama welcoming foreign visitors. I was really touched, I didn't realize how important it was to feel welcomed until I noticed the difference in people's general attitude.
lalakuma9 oh...heartwarming..
When I moved to France, I traveled for 24 hours without sleep, and I was 19, by myself, and very scared. I finally got to my residence, and the first thing the receptionist said to me was "I'm on lunch break, I can't let you in." And then he left the office, while I stood there feeling exhausted and lonelier than ever. I also realized then how important it is to make others feel welcome!!
Carlos Danger yeah. I teared up. I just wanted to jump through the screen and hug him.
Carlos Danger same 😭😭😭😭
"People in South Korea chase money rather than happiness". A lesson for us all.
Thanks for doing these interviews.
so true...these north korean defectors truly know much more about happiness than we do
Not just in south korea, but in all parts of the world.
Mr. Chow
Oo
So true
Haha says a fuckun north korean
北朝鮮の人はみんな不幸なんだろうなと思っていましたが、そうではないようで衝撃を受けました。
みんな仲良くしていることが幸せの秘訣なんですね。
世界中の人全てが仲良くできる日が来ますように。
I wish everyone would watch this. They spoke so much truth, especially about what makes someone happy. I learned a lot from this video, thank you
That moment at 4:41 when he quotes the NIS officer saying, "I sincerely welcome you to South Korea" is very powerful. He got emotional & I was a little with him. That could legit be the last line in a film about North Korean defectors before the credits roll. 🇰🇷
this should be a movie
Not gonna lie I cried a bit. They just recognized his humanity. After losing it, that would make anyone break down.
My eyes watered a little bit too, man. I know it's super difficult living in North Korea, but I will never understand it's harshness. I'm lucky enough not having to experience any of it. but I get his feeling, very touching. I wish I could help them something.
Glad it wasn't only me that got teary.
that moment made my cry too after all he has been through when they welcome him so nicely they really wanted him to feel happy about it and that should be his most memorable day
1:17 "If we were going to die either way, we thought we might as well die searching for freedom."
Very inspiring.
Litigious Society absolutely
Litigious Society it sounds like a quote from Jose Rizal.
Patrick Mayer Just goes to show how naive some people can be
Eunhee Otosaka I guy in my class is the great great great grandson of Jose rizal the guys name is Justin mercado
Patrick Mayer
Hold on to freedom it very precious, I would know I live in Saudi Arabia.
Wow can we all just take a minute to appreciate the whole interview, the questions asked, the answers given, especially by the man..how precise and well put his views were. This interview was taken about 3 years ago. I hope they're both living well and continuing to strive for what they believe in. I hope the South Koreans are more open and receptive of their North Korean kin. If everyone were to understand each others' circumstances and learn to leave in harmony, how beautiful our world would be.
今の北と南の現状が垣間見えて非常に勉強になりました。
The guy has very beautiful mind
North Koreans are more attractive than South Koreans. And I think it is because Soth Koreans use a lot of plastic surgeries.
@@TedEhioghae Explain your logic please. And the data behind your logic, cause I'm dying to know what plastic surgery has to with a beautiful mind, and why you talk like all south koreans do plastic surgery. Elaborate please.
Ted Ehioghae That’s rude....? First of all not every South Korean pursued plastic surgery and not every North Korean has a beautiful mind. And even if smn did plastic surgery, how does that affect your mind? That’s a very immature and narrow minded thinking
@@TedEhioghae 🤦♀️🤦♂️
if someone can survive after through a lot, obviously he has a beautiful mind
As a Mongolian, I'm very happy that my country had this agreement with South Korea. It's awesome that we could help this man and hopefully many others as well.
Wave Play 자랑스러워할거까진 없음
몽골은 지들한테 이익이 있으니 탈북자들 도와준거니깐.북한사람들 인권을 위해 도와준게아니라..안그랬음 쳐다도안봤겠지
Thanks to Mongo
doesn't change the fact that it resulted in people's lives being bettered
Mindhunter123 wow somebody's got anger management issues...
That's very sweet.:)
辛い経験をしたからこそ、今に全力で取り組めるのかもしれないね
尊敬します…！！✨
This young lady is a very beautiful,strong and caring woman. And the young man seems to be just as strong and kind. The young man really seems to really want to try and lower the suicide numbers in South Korea and I really admire him for that.
That was a really good question, "Is there anything in N. Korea that is better than south Korea
"the air at night was cleaner, and the stars and the milkyway"
The reason the air looks cleaner and you can see the stars and the Milky Way is because there is no light pollution at night because the entire country is in the dark. What little very little electricity the people have is shut off at night.
He also said, North Koreans know each other very well, south korean people do not. Suicide is unimaginable in NK.
@Leeka Scot What happened? I'm clueless in this matter.
That's what I really love in Australia too. Advantage of having tiny population
@@MrLangam yes: because Australia's small population, we do not have to compete madly for everything so we are not forced to sacrifice our relationships for work, so we can live a normal life as humans are supposed to.
That gentlemen needs to write a book or something...he is so simplistically powerful in his delivery with nevertheless such poignant poetry to his phrasing that his mere words took me on an emotional visual journey of his experiences. He is wise far beyond his years, his way of thinking is timeless.
You just took the words from my mouth... perfectly described :)
Agreed. I wish to have a conversation with him. It feels like even if we conversed for one week, non-stop, it would never get boring.
JamshaveJimin 101 I agree with you totally ....
I know right? Same thoughts
Yes I found it very moving !
バスの話可愛くて面白いww
今まで大変だった分人一倍幸せになってほしい
One of the most realistic interviews I have ever seen on CZcams.
That guy is so eloquent. He will make an excellent writer
Felt like I was reading a good book written by the guy.
Same
It's crazy for me to watch this as a South Korean, while I'm sitting in my apartment in Seoul, north north Koreans are suffering not able to experience a good life. It makes me really sad.
I'm from Italy and I can't believe all these stories, the social-political gap between these 2 countries is huge. I feel so angry for those people who lived in a country stucked in a dictatorial empire.
@Giorno Economy ahahahahha genius
Kim Jong Un Dynasty ruined their people's lives
@Will you give off incel vibes
Will stop simping
ほんとの幸せを知ってるって素晴らしい。
"I was born in North Korea and stayed loyal to the country but got treated like a criminal. I got abandoned by China because I wasn't their citizen, but the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms..." this line hits hard
My eyes were literally watering as he said the plane arrived and he was happy and tearing, I can feel his emotions and I can really understand where it's coming from, freedom is everything to me, the fact that I can sit here and type these words brings me pleasure, but freedom is still such a luxurious thing to so many people out there.... we really shouldn't complain about our own lives....we are the lucky ones..... one day, North Korean government, Kim Jon Un will have the answer for all these sins.....
this people are full of shit and lies ...
Yulin Wei same here. i got so emotional
ceco angelov the FUCK Is ur problem?
we are the lucky ones? Well.. YES i agree. But did you not hear the North Korean guy? First he did not understand why people kill themselves so much in south korea. But after time he understood. People are trying to reach goals that are not obtainable for everyone.
Very well said! These stories are very inspirational and I was greatly moved to tears by them. I am an American (and white), but I think that these types of stories is what makes a nation great. At one point, America was filled with immigrants who longed for freedom in a way similar to this man and woman. I hope that we never forget what our ancestors longed so desperately for.
I agree with the guy about reunification issue. Both S and N people are not yet ready , they need to educate more about the issue. This will clash the whole nation. He is so smart and considerate.
I beg to disagree. I think it is only Kim Jung who is not ready.
there cannot be a reunification , for a simple reason, north korea is too strict, so to the eyes of the whole world, they will never be allowed to dominate south korea, at the same time south korea would never allow north korea to make people live the way they lived until now.
I think people are getting worried about the wrong things here...
People are the last problem in this case.
Which of the 2 government will have to bow their head? that's the real question.
You can think about educating people After you know there will not be war going on lol
The south doesn't know anything because the north is so closed off, and anything that gets through is carefully curated. I think a few years and open media with the real people of the countryside and cities would definitely help dissolve any preconceived notions.
@@legendsareborninmarch4799 nope. Reunification can be a painful transition. Look at Germany. The whole nation suffered an economic setback when the east and west half of Germany was united during the whole Berlin wall debacle. Unity would bring more stability. But, N. Korea has to be prepped first, ie some level of temporary stability should be ensured.
@@hebudileep6177 i agree....a proper honest education about both SK and NK from both sides is a must because NK people has been brainwashed so they need to open their mind first....
The problem is also discrimination amongst each other since they have been apart for quite long.....NK and SK will not feel like they are the same anymore which will lead to conflict if there's too much migration....
So better education is a must for the reunification to occur
남한인구가 5천만 북한에서 오신분들이 3만이면 사회에서 보기 힘든게 당연합니다. 그리고 통일 교육을 안했는진 모르겠지만 북한이 폐쇄된 국가이다 보니 당연히 북한에 대한 인식도 어느정도선에서 굳어있는것은 당연해보이네요.
I was really moved by his story about coming to south Korea for the first time and his emotions. Brought tears to my eyes
Both of them are very intelligent, but I think that guy in particular is pretty brilliant. He's not just telling his story, he's giving a lot of deep insights into the differences between the cultures.
I think they both are interesting in their own way. We're so lucky to hear opinions from two so different defectors.
When the guy told "welcome to South Korea", you can see so much joy in his eyes, it makes you cry.
It's like in Detroit: Become Human.
The accurate translation is "Welcome to the Republic of Korea." but it's both touching anyways.
both have such heart wrenching stories. the mans words about finally being accepted by sk made me tear up. and him finally understanding south koreans suffering from depression and suicide and wanting to help prevent that also blew me away
We may die of old age before south korea change their school system and job system.
I am from the Philippines and I can relate when the lady said that north Koreans are always smiling even though they are starving. And the guy said that south Koreans chase money more than the simple and important things in life is true to all of the wealthy countries. I think we need to go back to the basics. It is okay to have goals and life but it shouldn't be aimed for the wrong reasons. Happiness is what everybody wants. Be contented for what you have and do not covet which you do not have or cannot afford and life should be simpler for you. Also you will be happier when you learn how to do that.
Absolutely true.
"But the country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms"
I literally cried at that part.
that was so touching
I had to pause the video after that just to let it sink...it was quite powerful. It was a really touching interview
Dear Lexii That really got to me.. That was great to hear.. 😭
that hit me ♥♥♥♥
It looks like they found the most interesting defectors ever. He makes you want to cry, and she makes you want to dance in joy, and both tell the most interesting stories. Their arrival to Incheon "40 years into the future" and then "The country that was supposed to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms"... What interesting people! They seem adorable, I really wish the best for them.
I agree - a lot more interesting than Yeon-mi and her eternally changing stories.
@@poulwinther People love to accuse North Korean defectors of lying. And it's true many of them sometimes have to lie or fabricate things, either because they're traumatized by their past (for example many defector women have to become sex workers to escape) or because saying some things would put their families' lives in danger. But all these people are heroic for leaving North Korea and their stories are worthy of telling. And if you haven't noticed every single source that's accused Yeon-mi of lying is from DPRK or China! Isn't that more suspicious to you?
@@SKsaturn LOL, really? So when I watch two different interviews of herself, and in one of them she had to go through all this trouble to sneak her father's dead body out and bury it herself, while in the next one her father was simply cremated, it's somehow because of China?
Just one small example but the problem is, after changing stories like that, how can you trust anything she says? Considering she made a very solid career out of this definitely doesn't help her credibility. Don't you realize that if we have to pity dishonesty, it will hurt those defectors who remain truthful about their suffering?
@@poulwinther I have watched that video and didn't hear contradictions. Her father's body was cremated but not fully as the burning place didn't generate enough heat cause that is too much energy. go watch it again, I don't remember all of the details.
It's good to take into account that when people talk about hugely emotional experiences, they don't paint the clearest picture cause all this tragedy is taking place again in their head.
Yeah, its not as if they would find the ones who crashed and burned in the West and wish they had never left North Korea.
What an incredible strong man, intelligent and with a good heart, wish you all the good things n the world...
This 2 videos were pretty eye/heart opening. Their bravery, the hardships they went through, perspective about certain things, their stories are fascinating and important. Thanks for sharing it
I like how both of them can look at the situation in a very thoughtful and complex way, not just in a "good vs bad" way. Like when the girl said that S. Koreans are too busy with work and the guy said that S. Koreans tend to be more cold and unapproachable. Also the interviewer asked great questions. I learned more about the N. and S. Korea conflicts through this interviews up than anything else I've seen or read in years.
I agree, I feel like Asian Boss has great content and they ask very good, thought provoking questions.
I feel like both can learn from each other. The South needs to be less obsessed with perfection. South Koreans shouldn't be going to school or studying for 14 hours a day. The plastic surgery rate is also extremely high in the South because many employers won't hire "ugly" people.
The North should also take start allowing for small businesses and greater amounts of freedom of speech. Their version of "socialism" isn't really going anywhere, it's stagnating. They should take some hints from Cuba, which is currently advancing (allowing small businesses to exist, granting travel visas, putting gay marriage into the Constitution, etc).
Agreed, these interviews were excellent. Such thoughtful questions and giving interviewees the time to share light hearted personal stories about the bus ride & university assignments , not just death camps etc - which is what a serious news type documentary would have done. This interview displayed such a personal insight into the subjects as humans, their character, emotions, experiences , motivations... it is truly the best interview I have ever heard anywhere on any subject.
@@JuanBautista-wq8jj then you need to allow north korea to trade with other countries, the world does not allow that, so there is no fair game in north korea, you cant blame them for not wanting to play by OUR rules that only WE decided on
@@ohhi5237 that's part of the problem but it's not the major problem. so don't focus on that
As a south Korean, never thought or care of north Korean for whole my life. This clip makes me realize that I'm living in the only partitioned country in the world and we do have people to be reunited with.
I've never met north Korean before and I may have the same prejudice mentioned during the interview and this video changes my thought of north Korea and the people from there.
Thanks a lot for the clip.
@N GUY Does N in your name stand for Nguyen ?
Alice, but see, you may have met people from North Korea and they were afraid of telling you that, so they just pretended they're south Korean?
@@spider.monkey.ninja.assassin to be fair, they are all korean....
Might be one or two other partitioned countries, message is cool tho lol
이은주alice
Wow! 👏🏼💕
100年後にはこんな事があったなんてって言われるようになるといいですね。
Both were so interesting, the guy in particular is so freaking smart the way he considered the economic and cultural challenges with reunification. Amazing. These stories are so important!
I am so impressed by the young man. He went through such intense hardship, and now his goal is to improve South Korea and reduce the suicide rate! That's just incredible and inspiring. Also I didn't know that defectors are tested to see if they are spies and then are in an institution for months right after they arrive! I learned something new today.
Alanna Carlson he was very impressive, and very wise for his age
Hardship brings out the best in people if it doesn't kill them.
The guy is insanely insightful about everything between N. and S. Korea.
Peacewalker This is the reason why S.korean government are conducting brainwashed education to children. S.korean is populism country. the people have inferior complex about surgery face, shallow culture and ugly face
I just want to hug that guy. He's been through hell and he looks like he could use a good hug.
How did the story of two people I have never met or seen before touched my heart so much? In the face of experiences, one makes me laugh, the other makes my heart hurt. May their life be good.
Randomly watching this and Mongolia gets mentioned😀. As a mongolian person i can say that our country always sends defectors to South Korea, yes he is right getting trees and things like that in exchange. But most of the time, without exchange. My relative used to work in mongolian customs and I remember him helping a refugee by bringing him to his office and feeding. God bless these guys
edelweiss yayyyyyy another mongolian 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 and when I heard mongolia o was like 👀👀👀👀
God bless you as well
mongo all poor guus
Mongolians is so kind, the true angels 💚
edelweiss Mongolia is awesome!!! Unlike China. I’m so happy you guys conquered China hundreds of years ago.
The phrase “Money cannot buy happiness” is truer than ever in North Korea.
It can't buy but it can rent happiness.
Durgan Kop Temporary satisfaction isn’t happiness. Otherwise materialism wouldn’t drive people to misery and suicide like he described in the video. My dad grew up in a rich family. He was miserable. He’s poor now. Guess what? He’s still miserable. Whether you’re rich or poor, if you love money and stuff more than anyone or anything you’ll never be truly happy. Just like my dad.
@@mrsloveydove4579 Just because you have money, doesn't mean you're rich. What I mean is that a monthly wage of 900 to 2000 euro can put a smile on their face although I am aware of the Under-payed workers that are unhappy about there payment of way under 200 euro a month. And it depends on how you use your money and the good doings that you do because of your success. If you are consistently buying goods for yourself, I think that's where the unhappiness comes from. For example like Mr.beast! he does good deeds with his money for satisfaction for him and others. That's my point
Money doesn't bring happiness but poverty makes your life miserable.
You mean South Korea
When she said that people in South Korea are not particularly more happy than people in the North, it hit me.
People are never going to be satisfied and will always want more, it's still the same in a way.
They’re both so well spoken, I loved listening to their stories 🙏
The fact that North Koreans that are starving constanly and are still happier than the south koreans shows just how important interpesonal relationships are.
Just a person I don't think all North Koreans would (genuinely) agree with her and say that they are "happier than South Koreans" (or as happy as other nations, as she implied in a previous video), as she seems to pretend ^^'
melomania it's pretty impressive that the first time he thought about killing himself was in South Korea.
hanaser h Actually not at all, when you know how trauma works. During the hardship, the only thing that's on your mind is survival, strategies to get through it. It's only afterwards, when you have plenty of time to realize everything that's happened to you, than you get caught by depression :/
@@melomania i don't think that's what it was, from how he described it. He described the cold, materialistic, stressful & relatively meaningless existence as a college student in SK which is what led hom to thoughts of suicide. Where are you getting that it was from his memories?
hanaser h You're manipulating my words, I never said it was "from his memories", I implied after hardship when you have plenty of time and resources (food, a roof) to think, it's still not easy.
Because it makes one wonder, was it even worthwhile? why did I have to go through all of this, when now I'm still struggling (and finding hard to pull through smaller problems)? when and where's the end of it?
If you still don't understand, a good allegory would be: you catch a huge disease, that has a big d*ath rate, you beat it; and then, you catch another one, one that other regular people coult beat and recover from easily, but since your body is exhausted from the previous one, it gets defeated. It's still a disease I mean, both are, but one is more "challenging" than the other, and yet it's the less scary or dangerous that beat you.
Basically North Korean people are very humble about their life but freedom is what pushes them to want more.
also the constant threat of death and food shortages
I love the interviewer's questions. They are simple yet deep in thoughts - of what the guests could compare btw the two Koreas. Their feelings of things around them.
I respect these two individuals so much for what they went through and what they have overcome.
Steve is a good interviewer. He asks his question succinctly and then lets the person answer. Keeps the camera on the subject most of the time. Most interviewers and vlogs have the host in front of the camera most of the time because of their narcissism.
Watching North Korea is like viewing a disaster in slow motion. You're fascinated and revolted, at the same time. You feel hope when you see these people, but despair when see the regime apparently just lumbering along.
Sebastian Grumman goddamn you’re good with words
Yes, I was thinking exactly the same! Good formulated questions and enough time to them explain their ideas and thoughts.
Most interviewers are thinking of their paycheck, video views, and their own notariety. This series is about sending a message. He focuses on their story, their views, not his own.
True, a lot of the time the interviewer would try to twist the attention back to themselves or interrupt. It's so refreshing to see an actual interview
ever tried to be a poet or a writer?
The young NK man is very educated and smart.
Gackt Kamui Only that man...
@@one6579 well, stereotypes still going on haha
BB Gun BB Gun I think you misunderstanded it. He did not say that the man was the only smart one among all North Koreans, but that only the man in the video was smart and the woman was not.
BB Gun BB Gun I'm worried that you've come to the stereotype of "South Koreans despise North Koreans" when you watched this video.
Do you know his name?
Thanks for making this video. I really liked your insightful questions as an interviewer, and the two people you chose to interview, both in Video #1 and Video # 2 were about the best people you could have found to do such an amazing broadcast.
the guy should really consider a career in poetry or writing. the way he expresses his feelings and thoughts are so clear and beautiful. it’s simple but then you can feel everything he’s saying the moment he says it, i nearly cried when he described himself landing in sk and meeting the nis agent
"Even when I was starving in North Korea, I was happy"
Now that's someone who has a positive attitude towards life. Very wise of her.
However, she was a child, for adults with kids who face very tough choices every day it might be harder. I was born in Soviet Union and it collapsed when I was 9. Nineties were extremely tough for our parents but we kids grew up to be pretty reselient to change.
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There's no way its true recently i have watched a lot of interviews of north korean defectors and one of them shared what there day was like all in all they worked like labour even children did yes and then tehy just get propaganda taught in school they don't get enough food to survive, one of them shared how in orphanage he saw his 10 year old friend die of starvation right next to him, this isn't happiness she clearly would have been so young to understand or just said it out of excitment but its just not true
@@Shreya...1 thx haha
If we're going to die either way, we might as well die trying to find freedom.
The embodiment of "Give me freedom, or give me death". Touched me to a level that I haven't felt in years.
Live Free or Die.......NH state motto
@Smoking Bear The actual quote was, "Give me liberty or give me death." - Patrick Henry 1775
It reminded of what Zapata said "It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees"
UHHH GREAT JOB GUY AND GIRL U R ESCAPED. HOW MANY FAMILY MEMBERS DID YOU LEAVE IN KORER? OH THERE ALL DEAD NOW BECAUSE OF YOU.
True freedom can't lean on anything. It's transient, lonely, and arduous. You can't hope for security or reward beyond it.
I'm tearing up, this is some amazing journalism and I love hearing from their perspectives.
Totaly impacted by those histories, thanks for make me think about real problems in the Life, a huge Hug from Spain!!
I was born in North Korea and stayed loyal to the country, but treated like a criminal. I got abandoned by China because i wasn't their citizen, but the country that was suppose to be my enemy welcomed me with open arms... I couldn't believe it.
So emotional :'(
Ighie You put quote marks next time , I thought you were the actual North Korean defector HA!
That part made me tear up ☹️
Ighie You I'm crying...
Ighie You made me cry
Cruel DPRK and China. South Korea is so niiiice. I'm starting to cry again!
The man talking about waiting for the NIS agent to arrive for him and the other 8 defectors and being greeted with open arms by "the country that was suppose to be my enemy" made me tear up. I can only imagine how relieved he was to be somewhere where he felt safe and call his home.
the people who call themselves Americans are occupiers of Indian lands they are immigrants set the record straight the land is not yours
me too i was so touched by that section
I love these guys, they are so bright, and their stories so heartwarming. I wish I could hug them both. Life is looking up for you my friends. I wish you happiness.
They are both so charming with amazing stories to tell.
The lady's anecdote about the bus ride killed me. Genuinely hilarious!
Yes it was!!
I would marry that man from North Korea in a heartbeat. He is so sensitive, worldly, and eloquent. The way he speaks you can feel his emotions with him. This was an incredibly interesting video as someone from the United States. Thank you very much for bringing us these interesting and tragic tales.
Same. They both seemed really gentle and precious!
i feel like he should or will write a book. he speaks in a way that bring images and emotions to his audience
I was JUST thinking that
K. you done? Ok, you done? Saying she would want to marry him doesn’t have anything to do if he wants to marry her. Your points kinda irrelevant.
On top of that he actually looks very attractive.
Wow I Love those video series! Thank you very much for your honesty and that you decided to post the video
진짜 빨리 통일되어야하는데 ㅠㅠ 남자분이 대한민국에 오신 것을 환영합니다 라는 말에 눈물을 흘리셨단 에피소드에 저도 같이 울었네요 ㅠㅠ 행복하세요
The guy in blue is so detailed in the way he is describing his story.
ikr... he's so smart.... he could be a professor in college lol
Probably cause NIS made him regurgitate his story over and over again to look for consistency and make sure he's not a North Korean spy.
One of the best and most insightful videos I've ever watched on CZcams. The man is incredibly genuine and spoke from the heart. His commentary really resonated with me, even though we come from different worlds. From his sociopolitical observations to the meaning of happiness, he delves into ideas that are only strengthened by his varied life experiences. The woman is very capable. The fact that she has gone through so much and be here to speak honestly about her stories in such a positive and lighthearted manner makes you realize that humans are strong enough to overcome the greatest of adversities.
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Yes to all of this! Amazing testimonies from these two inspiring individuals!
I don't think you could have worded that any better. I applaud you.
yes
Kevin Lim they made me wanna safe all those ppl. This made me realise the North Koreans aren’t the only once who are getting manipulated at least I thought those ppl didn’t know of a better life bc they lived isolated and had no clue what the outside world could be like. This made me realise North Korea is not as strong as they make themselves appear and the ppl are not nearly as loyal I’m not sure if they would risk their life for their country when it comes down to it
This opened my eyes to another perspective. Thank you so much for this.
Amazing interview! Really great questions. For them to say they feel for South Koreans and their lifestyle is eye opening.
This breaks my heart. But I want the young man to know that I lived in Germany when the wall came down in 1989. At first, the West Germans were not happy about it...those were things not reported on tv news...they looked down on East Germans, talked about their economy failing, talked about them not taking care of their cars (that was a big one), and wished that the wall didn't come down. This was not ALL Germans from the west, but it was a lot. Now it is all one Germany. There will be growing pains if there is a reunification, but have hope that it can work out.
thank you. you gave hope to us.
And just think, after all that money spent and all that rebuilding, you're handing it over to refugees now.
Stefan Wohlfeil Das kann unmöglich dein ernst sein. Hast du dir eigentlich mal überlegt was das für ein Kulturschock für beide Seiten gewesen ist, besonders für den Osten? Es ist eigentlich wieder typisch, es wird nur über das Geld geredet, aber über die unendlichen menschlichen Schicksale, die Veränderungen usw. wird einfach hinweggesehen. Das tut mir in der Seele weh. Geld hier, Geld da. Und das war damals der Unterschied, in den Köpfen der Menschen - sogar heute noch. Das Ende dieser Doku hast du gesehen, du hast gehört was der junge Koreaner gesagt hat?
trifft voll ins Schwarze
wow that is heartening to hear
The happiness of the guy in the video made me cry. Its so hard for some people to find peace and freedom and we tend to take these things so lightly not understanding about closeness of our families and seeing them so happy to be free made me cry. All the best to both of them for their future
This was seriously fascinating. Thanks for making this
I'm from California, U.S.A. and I learned a lot today about North and South Koreans. Thank you.
Jimmy Dean I’m from San Diego we are actually mostly republican
Jimmy Dean well yea it’s San Francisco... I’m talking about SD
California is basically northern mexico
Jimmy Dean yeah I love there and it’s disgusting
Do you know anything about us Filipinos?
Oh my god, The man is very educated and speaks from the point of view I've never seen before in any North Korea video.
I hope one day he become a person that unites Korea.
@Tucson Jim r/iamverysmart
Thank you very much for this video clip. I cried on the first episode and it touched me deeply to empathise with people who are suffering as North Koreans. I just want to praise you for making this video and thank you..I must share this video with my family and friends.
God this guy seems so strong. Im so proud of both of them. I watched the previous video too...as the girl was sharing her story, she kept laughing and smiling..damn..her strength is incomparable too