What Made North Korean Soldiers Escape NK?
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Today we are going to talk about Haneul and Kangyoo
a North Korean defector from North Korea.
On 'Buk - Shi -Tal TV' channel we make videos on the North Korean
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Imagine their reaction when they found out the coolest guy in the country just left.
i snorted thanks 😂
then the abduction squad will try to track them down
Who?
@NillyC oh ok. I thought he was talking about someone from South korea
Ur profile pic 😂👌
Dude on the right looks like he's gonna drop a rock album of the year
Looks like he's been introduced to the 80s Russian rock band Kino and idolizes Viktor Tsoi
Korean Jim Morrison hahah
I doubt kim would allow that hair, maybe thats on his freedom bucket list
He looks like he already dropped 3! plus he said he waived with a white vinyl?! what a rockstar way to surrender!
His hair is amazing
Haneul saying that he leaves the lights on to pretend someone is welcoming him home actually broke my heart, Jesus.
From the reading I've done, leaving the light on is a common theme. The poor people of North Korea do not have electricity, running water or sanitation. North Korea appears dark during the night hours while China is ablaze with neon lights - those who have suffered under the Kim dictatorship feel soothed by well-lit homes. I've sure learned a whole new meaning to counting my blessings reading the books written by defectors & their journeys to freedom.
@@Pagan_Heart oh wow, that makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
@@gaseivs - I find it sobering to think that only in 1994-1998 > 3 million people starved to death in Korea. Even today the poor of NK eat mainly frozen black potatoes... Many in the Military starve to death or have on-going health issues due to the appalling lack of nutrition. Malnutrition is an on-going problem since the withdrawal of assistance from the Soviet Union & the country's economy is drained by the greed of Kim Jong-Un (who is the only obese man in the country he terrorises). If you're really interested, it really is worth reading some of the books written by defectors such as "The Girl with 7 Names" & "In Order to Live" or follow Yeomni Park here on YT. I can guarantee you will be shocked, saddened & enraged by what you learn of their suffering. I think these books should be on the curriculum of every school for the children in the last year of their education... If they were read & understood then entitlement, consumerism & lack of thankfulness would be put into perspective. Even at my age (I'm old as dirt) it has opened my eyes to a world I thought had died away centuries ago.
Every good wish to you!! ☮️
@@Pagan_Heart it truly is a scary time we are living where a regime like that can destroy so many lives and most of us have no clue of it at all. I appreciate all the info and resources, I will be sure to check it out! God bless!
@@gaseivs ❤️
Not gonna lie, I teared up reading about the South Koreans saying "we sincerely welcome you to South Korea". The feeling of relief it must be.
Same... I got so emotional
It would have felt so weird as well. NK soldiers are taught that SK is their enemy. Hearing that they are, in fact, trying to help would have been like a plot twist irl.
yeah, that is one heartwarming welcome there!
also the fact that they gave vacation days to the South Korean soldiers who found him was sooo ♥️
the guy on the right with his 90's style look is already 40 years ahead of north korea
True
That's probably the real reason why he left
That's how much North Korea could have been advanced if it was a free western country
One Star if Korea never split and developed as much as modern day South Korea it would no joke be a super power.
@@oneleaf7539 what youre talking about is literally south korea
I teared up a little when he said they told him "welcome to South Korea"
Same. My eyes got mysteriously misty. Made me wonder how he didn't break down crying.
I believe every story I've heard that has been their welcome! So wonderfully hospitable!
Just tell anyone in S Korea that you came from abroad and all of them will tell you the same thing, "Ahh Welcome to Koreaaahh"
Watching these has given me a great respect.for the people who have escaped and I really feel for people who haven't. I would love to visit S. Korea some time.
Free 30 day vacation bro
“ So South Korea doesn’t have rice either”.... that line killed me lmao 😂
LMFAOOOOOOOO😭😭
That cracked me up😂😂😂😂
only vietnam and china has rice
me too..lol🤪🤪
@@Theoneandonlygamerman interesting.
"I brought a rat poison because I was gonna kill myself if I get caught on the way to South Korea."
makes me really sad :(
Well it is smart thou. Suicide by poison would for sure be so much better than any kind of torture that you'd face before they would kill you
@@ninoslanguagejourney6002 if you are religious, not really. People who commit suicide go to hell, and it's kinda better be tirtured in this world few days, than enternaty in hell... but that's only for religious peopke
@@geraltofrivia7456 you mean for dump people. Suizide is better than slow dying in Nordkorean concentration camp.
@@geraltofrivia7456 oh I don’t think this way because in the bible you cant kill anyone but in war you can. So it is the same about suicide in war. He was in a war he would make what need do.
@@geraltofrivia7456 what i want to say “don’t kill yourself" cant be apllicable when you are in war Davi killed hundreds of thousands people and God didn’t punish him for it.
I teared up when they got to the part where they had a hand grenade and rat poison, ready to kill themselves just so they wouldn’t be brought back/killed
yeah, im glad they didnt.
Rat poison is the worst way to die.
@ボイス Most *western* rat poison is anticoagulant... for all we know, NK is still using thallium or some other toxic chemical.
I was wondering what he did with that grenade after he pulled the pin out 👀
Killing myself is better than tortured for life
I love how the soldiers who picked Haneul up earned themselves a month of vacation!
That also could be said about Brazilians but then again you could be met here by not so friendlier marginals and criminals which it's common here too.
@@reisjonathan9 What do you mean?
@@petergeramin7195 I was engaging in another comment that was apparently removed already.
Yeah, that's so awesome of the military to do that. That way it's a bit easier of a transition to be able to spend time with the first people that you met once you crossed the DMZ
Goes to show that many people dont defect to often. Theres probably many people running into the U.S then running out of North Korea.
The fact that the soldiers who literally saved their lives from a regime got 30 days of vacation makes me heart happy :’)
17 year olds here: figuring out what clothes to wear to the party
17 year olds in NK: figuring out the locations of mines and wire as well as what clothes to wear to camouflage urself in order to escape to freedom. Else be killed
The quiet kid: figuring out how to forge an SVD with only iron and wood
17 year olds in America: making the same unoriginal jokes about quiet kid and school shootings
The irony
17 years old me: what anime will i watch today
17 year olds in india: studying super hard to get into top universities and stressing themselves badly leading to poor mental health
Short and not so relevant fact: I think the reason why the South Korean army didn't give the defectors food immediately is mainly because of refeeding syndrome. If you have gone for days with very little nutrition and then have a sudden high uptake, your body can have a catastrophic shift in fluids and electrolytes. These can cause hormonic and metabolic changes that can lead to health complications.
Oooo big brain
Days wouldn't have any effect, that's nothing for your body. The fact is they can go weeks to months without food which can cause problems such as refeeding syndrome
@@LokiNegus That's true but when a NK soldier defects, the SK army has no idea what his health situation is. They have probably had issues with starving NK soldiers in the past so it's just policy to get a doctor to look at them first just to be careful.
The fact that they care of their pssible health issues says alot
I had a grandpa who was a P.O.W. in WW2. He did escape and made it back to the American lines. The Red Cross were handing out donuts and coffee. And they really weren't monitoring them as one of the former P.O.W.s, not my grandpa, went through the line more than a dozen times to get food. All that food, when he had been starving before ruined his stomach and the man did die because of it. So, yeah that is a legimitie health concern.
My first question would've been "Has a south korean businesswoman ever accidentally crash landed her paraglider onto the dmz and accidentally fell in love with your captain?"
Lol
😅🤭😍
We need answers
Imagine, crash landing on Kim ill’s Fat ass while he is feasting like a king lol
@@myratan8368 😳😱 imagine that 🤭😂
“But fortunately, it was not a human” Definitely struck me hard
I remember when they were on the news releasing the balloons with leaflets and the bottles with usb sticks being cast out into the water in hopes they reach somone in North korea. Its nice to see that it worked like it was supposed to.
Save a North Korean, get a 30 day vacation? Sounds like a just reward.
Yes coz soldier guarding the area will most likely stay there for about 6months or a year waiting for the other platoon that will take over the area of responsibility.
I think is because of the stress.
I wonder, how many would I have to save to vacation my whole military career? I'm thinking like 240 minimum.
@@jesusofbullets only 36
Maybe because they could get lots of insight to North Korea since they were in the military and they ask defectors questions for weeks after they go to south korea
The dude finally has a chance to get long hair... So touching... It suits him
its dope for him
@Selena Martinez btw why is he wearing glasses all the time
His hair looks so soft and floofy! I Just wannna poke it.
@@thelegendzz550 His safety or his families safety I would assume
Those pamphlets really made a difference. I find it so cool how South Korea manages to get information about the outside world to North Koreans.
Dude, huge tears rolled down my face when they were telling their stories of how they escaped. We can’t even imagine how scared they were, risking absolutely everything for freedom
Your comment reminds me of Eren....
@@dimitrypetrenko3470 who's that?
@@meggidumbadze9116 from Attack On Titan
@@meggidumbadze9116 eren Yeager from the anime attack on titan the main character the show is all about freedom
It is also a public/private nightmare for the South Korean troops as they show weaknesses to the border fences. These two young men wanted to defect and imagine if a whole company were able to breach the South Korean defenses through the same means. The North Korean defectors had a long interrogation process to make sure they are not spies. All in all, glad they are in South Korea and enjoying a more normal life. They are also brave to be able to show their faces on CZcams as they might be "marked" men in the future.
It really takes exceptional courage and meticulous planning to even attempt an escape through the DMZ. Massive respect!
Most probably despair...
You forgot luck
Courage yes, merticulous planning, probably not as much, luck, ABSOLUTELY.
Im sure for every one defector, there are probably 10-20 who never make it
yeah brave... and so much more brave telling how bad NK is in SK - in other words what you wanna hear. hey, what about the uncle Kim supposedly fed to crocodiles or whatever that somehow resurected? why do not explain that to us?
@@puzzled012 so this is Kim Jong Uns second channel
As a former American soldier I would just give these guys a hug and tell them they are safe now.
nice. which branch?
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
What a lovely reply
Honk Honk Probably in the Army bro. The Navy have sailors, Airforce have airmen, CG have coast guardsmen, and so on.
Meanwhile NK news : two most handsome north korean soldiers reported lost in the woods
@Eli If I remember correctly they don’t hide it, they tell wherever he is from that he was brainwashed and defected to evil South Korea.
And then if he has family like kids or a wife I think they get executed, and then parents and other relatives get sent to forced labor camps. They use it to set an example and discourage others from defecting.
Dude on the right started his own rock band... Uns N Roses
"Democracy isn't perfect but at least we never had to build a wall to keep our people in."
@@presidentmuhammadasyraafab7868 OMG... JFK said that and the 1st thing you say is oversimplified lmao🤣🤣🤣
@@miniumcups It shows that he didn't learn who said it.
Ah yes, Democratic People's Republic of Korea but it ain't even democracy
@@greengao9640 Supreme People's Assembly?
"Democracy is the worst type of government, except for all those other ones we tried." - Winston Churchill
Left guy : K-pop star
Right guy : rockstar Chad
OMG- 😭😭😭
I heard in North Korea the citizens can only have a certain haircut.
😂😂
@@maixe13 "I like ya cut g"
tr2 3 *SMACK*
I am stationed in South Korea with the US Army. This a an amazing story of you both. I hope you have found peace here in South Korea. Bless you both! If I am ever able to meet you it would be a great day for me! Thank you for your service! Hooah!
The guy with the long hair looks like he is so much fun to hang out with 😂 💯
Right!!!?
"Damn my wedding is in a week but im out of paid vacations to plan a honey moon afterwards, if only there's-"
*Sees whiteflag in DMZ*
"Praise the lord"
The Commanding Officer: *Sigh* "Well, congrats boys, I guess you can have a month off now."
Bandit it’s all in good faith
LMAO 😂
Lol
Dimple, would it be possible for you to get someone from South Korean military on your channel (to talk about what they think/do, go through when they meet /see a NK person who wants to defect to South Korea)?
Fantastic suggestion.
Great idea
I like that.
Yes good idea yes good
that's a great suggestion
The first guy was amazing. Most guarded border in he world and he just passes and get to the first town. Congrats man. Real-life ninja
I was riveted by their story. I’ve watched these two men for awhile now and this is the first time I heard their defecting stories. They are both intelligent, brave and have an inner strength that I admire. Best wishes to the both of you and I hope you’re enjoying a happy and successful life in South Korea. May all of your dreams come true.
When you escape through the Demilitarized Zone, but your friend escapes through the Danger Zone
Ha, he's got the rock n roll style for sure.
*DANGER ZONE*
It like war zone danger near in call of duty
HIGHWAY TO THE DANGER ZONE!
Archer: *DANGER ZONE*
Imagine 1 night the whole army run away together
that'd be funny but we'd have to convince everyone to leave
Romantic
I don't think all 7 million soldiers would make it out alive. The mine fields would kill most if they go in massive groups. Plus the cowards would shoot everyone they see.
@Unkwon Malaysian Guy But the loyalists would betray the defectors too.
@@kannanayagam6915 They starve their people for a reason. To keep them weak.
8:12 “Everytime i come home, i think about them” hit me good
such sweet boys. my heart aches knowing there’s millions of souls like these stuck there with no opportunity to escape.
Sunglasses indoors? The dude’s got style.
Probably cause the lights that the camera crew are shining in his face are bright as heck.
It most likely to hide his face because the family of defectors are severely punished or killed. This way he has a better chance of not being identified in case the North Korea Government is watching.
It’s probably for his family’s safety, although the hair’s most likely just for fun.
Wouldn't be surprised if it's illegal in NoKo. His way of sayin "F, you!" to the man.
@@dshin6609 was he already identified at the first place when he attempted to escaped cuz the military has all his info?
So the leaflets do work. I'm glad to know.
Of course, theyre capitalist propaganda.
@@Maverick.D. Here we go 🚮 So you'd rather have people live in Nk where they suffer under an oppressive government rather than them escape to the south for a better chance in life? Trash
@@Maverick.D. ok nazbol
Nazies during WWII made leaflets too,
Everyone during WWII made leaflets so I don’t know why you’re specifically pointing out Nazi Germany
I'm surprised they weren't hugged immediately. I'd hug them with tears in my eyes.
lmai if they were traitors they wouldve probably killed you,
Thats a nice thought and all but in reality they were considered the enemy at the time. Would u run with open arms to greet someone u know wants to kill u? Yeah...
@@juliedavis9659 It's a lighthearted comment and I truly do understand what happens along the DMZ. The citizens of the Republic of Korea of Uncles and Aunts still alive on the other side. Despite the ridiculous behavior of the NK soldiers with the furniture and what not inside the conference buildings, RoK still respect and invite with open arms.
Of course I know they have to check to make sure there aren't suicide runners and attacks issued by the NK. It's happened before--especially in the 60s.
So again, just a light hearted comment that I felt shouldn't have to be explained or get these types of replies.
@@shooglechic is this your first time on the internet?
i genuinely hope that if you two can ever make it close to Seattle, Washington, I would love to host a dinner for you with my family. we would be humbled to have you as an honored guest.
Yes! And if they're ever in Arizona, I make a mean, hearty plate of spaghetti 😊
There are many North Koreans who are adopted temporarily by retired American families in their 50's.
These Americans take care of them, till they complete their college degree.
You can also do that. It's kind of like a one way student exchange.
This made me genuinely believe that North Korea would lose to any country that gives the soliders food and pamphlets showing how nice their country is
North Korea doesn't even give their CITIZENS food...
@@comradedyatlov4143 On another defector video i heard a girl say that they get to eat white rice once a year on their birthday... I can go and buy a kilo of that rice for like 2 euros or some shit, it's so cheat i don't even know the price of it. The DPRK is so powerhungry they starve their entire country just to keep power while they themselves grow fat to the point they get severe health issues like Kim Jong Un. It's so frustrating.
@Thomas Berger feed their people? Nah that food goes to Kim Jong Un and his other fatass elites
Right?!
@@Vuosta they dont make enough food to meet demand. all their money goes into their military (and its still not that effective because they dont trade with other countries)
Soo the leaflets are actually being seen, and possibly a little useful? They seem to have made their lives a lil better atleast.
Which is why Kim blew up the north-south peacetalk office
@@Handlebarrz yup. But I was surprised the leaflets made it into hands of peoples & not just blow over the mountain or something. Pretty cool it actually worked
Yes and they are already using new words from south haha 😂
oppression doesnt last forever. education is inevitable with liberation following.
Leaflets like these are probably the best way for South Korea to disseminate information to the N.Korean people . Majority of N.Koreans grew up having no TV at home so they're pretty accustomed with reading newspapers cos that's all they ever had . The power of the leaflets over them is as strong as it used to be for the people of Germany and France during WW2 , back when that practise was first used by the Allies' forces . Just imagine how thought provocative and impressive the imagery of the leaflets must've been for these guys to abandon everything and risk their lifes , fleeing towards a country they haven't even seen before . It's like the South is using North Korea's weapons to turn them against them
Interview: "What finally made you defect?"
Soldier: "I'd still be looking for medicinal herb...."
"We sincerely welcome you to come to South Korea"
:'(
A moment of silece, for the fact that he wanted to commit suicide if he got caught escaping.
It’s not that special, especially when you live in a country where middle schoolers are forced to watch people get shot in the head to make them obey the government
@@Pavilion411 not special for them, but us well, welll.....
@@realenew i meant to say not special for them
Yup, he knows the evil doings of the communist. They don't just execute, it beyond human imagination cuz they are evils. My family escaped vietcong on the fifth try, my dad got caught on the fourth try, and he's no longer with us!
@@ongta1265 NK isn’t a communist country.
I'm worried about their families back in NK. There is no assurance that their families are safe after they defected
If they know who the soldiers were that escaped; their families are either dead, or surviving the rest of their lives in a prison/torture camp.
@@RichardAmmo1 That is likely to happen, and that is what I fear most. The price of freedom is steep
@@vanred7550 They know exactly who they are and their families are dead 100%.
@@MichaelDeSanta. that's not exactly true. I saw an interview of a North Korean defector I forgot her name anyway she said that her father and the rest of her family still live in NK. They don't harm defectors families if the defector don't speak out against NK publicly that would be a direct threat to the government. Only then their families would be arrested and sent to prison or get executed. However, I'm not the right source I say you google but that's what I heard atleast. Also I think this many people wouldn't defect leaving all of their families lives in danger.
@@farhinahmed4274 I heard it aswell they seem to do it differently actually. I think the status of the family is important.
Thank goodness you were both brave enough to take the first steps to a new life, with freedoms many of us take for granted. Stay safe, best wishes fr South Australia 🇦🇺
The fact that both of you had plans in order to not be taken back alive to North Korea is absolutely heartbreaking! I'm so glad that both of you are alive and can tell this story💜
The guy on the right , the moment he left North Korea he instantly like rock music probably m
I am a retired Special Operations US Marine i served in both Force Recon and MARSOC i saw Combat in Somalia, Haiti, Kosovo as well as doing 2 Combat deployments to Iraq and 3 Combat deployments to Afghanistan. I would like to say that you are 2 very Brave Men. What you did to escape North Korea is absolutely incredible. I am glad that you are both well and safe and i pray that you remain well and safe as well as becoming prosperous in your lives. I have much respect for the both of you and commend you for your Courage and bravery.
Not in any way to dismiss your message, but desperation will cause people to do amazing things. Thanks so much for all of your service.
✌🏻💪💕
I am from kosovo, thank you for your service here.
Well done u want a medal
@@bigman1315 lol typical name to match a basement troll.
18 hours of walking?! I can't imagine what was going through his head. Regretting his decisions, not knowing exactly where he was going. Asking himself if he made the right decision. At the same time walking for that long could've motivated him to keep going and never turn back. The taste of freedom overwhelmed that of fear. Happy to see them doing well!
Would have been an interesting angle to hear the perspective of the south koreans who received them
It's great that you defected & made it to South Korea safely. I wish you guys all the best.
Bravo. You were just kids. I hope all North Korean kids can see the truth and find freedom. I'm glad both of you made it
Hello, I am a Korean/American from the USA. My mother was born after the korean war and used to tell me stories about korea and north korea. These videos are amazing. Thank you for sharing!
We're happy for them but at the same time we're sad that their families can't be with them, and are worried about what could happen to their families after they defect from North Korea. We are keeping them all in our prayers. Stay safe and best wishes from the U.S.
I feel for the family they have left behind, it must be really hell for them.
Those fourth-generational laws were removed by Kim Jong-Un.
@Luca Damian That's an out-dated law. The generational law doesn't apply in the DPRK, anymore... that was under Kim Jong-Il, which is where most defectors produce these claims from.
@@gta-tongva543 how would you even know that?😂😂
@@joshuac2391 Through research as a political scientist?
@@gta-tongva543
Thank god
It is both joyous and sad to hear the desperation to escape all they had ever known, to hope for something better, to disconnect with family and good friends for a dream. The North Korean people that I have seen on the internet and listened to are amazing people, but they will always have grief from loss of family. Everyone in the free world hopes for their success, for them to make new wonderful friends and for them to find love in their adopted country.
Love the fact that the guy on the right decided to wear cool shades and grow his hair out. He’s seen what a truly repressive regime looks like and he means to live his life as expressive as he can. You go, sunglasses guy!
So the main reason both defected was the same for both of them: they were STARVING...
Yes and also from seeing the leaflets found out that Kim Jong-un is in fact brainwashing them and telling them complete lies about the rest of the world, basically making them believe that North Korea has it better than anywhere else. When in actual fact it's the complete opposite.
@@luxinvictus9018 That's why the kim regime brainwash them this way... So that the citizens hold their loyalty to their country for as long as possible (when the regime are fully aware of what life is like outside NK and have experienced it themselves even) and execute those who get caught trying to escape.
Oh and a lot of the executions are carried out publicly to install fear which also helps to ensure the citizens continue to stay loyal.
The fact that they were ready risking their lives is so sad and brave
I love that guys hair. Fricken chad
Guy on the right: From North Korean Civilian to South Korean Rockstar.
Guy on the right looks like Johnny silver hand without the beard.
The guy on the right looks unreasonably cool for this video lmao
He's wearing his sunglasses to hide his face. Doesn't trust the NK. Just last night, they ran several documentaries on a German TV channel. These guys are everywhere. Doing global trading and all. He's still aware of them and careful.
I'm happy that they decided to trust the content in the USBs and leaflets
I'm actually surprised they were able to open a USB since most citizens don't even have computers. And I doubt you would want to risk being caught plugging that shit in somewhere run by the military either.
@@kz03jd There's a fairly cheap and easily available device in NK called a "notetel". It's kind of like those portable DVD players we had in the 90s, but has slots for CD, USB and SD cards. It's like a multimedia player. It's estimated that at least 50% of people in urban NK have one hidden somewhere. There's also a more expensive NK made power-tablet that's like an ipad with the same slots. Like a computer-tablet.
So glad both of you made it through! Love your stories and Chanel. Can't imagine not having you both. It takes a lot of courage and some serious balls
Im so glad I found this channel so much insight. Sending love from 🇺🇸 america!!
As an American, I would gladly help sponsor trips for NK defectors to visit the US and allow them to stay in my residence for free should they wish to do so. People who have suffered from the brainwashing like this should be given an opportunity to see the full story, and it could help to benefit them if they were allowed to see that American are not the total evil they have been told. Rather, they can see our culture truthfully and experience the nation in full.
We Americans are loud and lauded especially now, but many of us are still welcoming to all.
While this may not apply to those above, it may apply to those in future!
But South Koreas better
Americans have Kindness+Christian Values+Generosity Always! Blessings!🙏🇺🇸🗽
@Eric Brown you sound like a very nice kind person and thats what i would also like to do but i am european
I agree
The dislikes are the soldiers that missed his head.
u r hilarious
They have no internet
@@rodrigodeangelis1275 that was sarcasm
@@niara6 mine too
They have no internet access though
You guys are so brave and strong, you deserve the best, enjoy your new, happy and free life in South Korea! I send you lots of kisses from Italy!
Great Story: WELCOME to the FREEWORLD
These guys like: forget brokers. I'm walking south until I run out of South.
Bro on the right has the look of an 80's movie character. I like it!
This is awesome. Hats off to both these man!!
Glad you made it. Congratulations 👏! 👏 👏! 👏 👏! 👏 👏! 👏 👏! From America 🇺🇸 ❤
Haneul's rock n roll now. He get the good vibe
I love the part where the south korean army says they sincerely welcome him and he felt so happy.
I love listening to all these stories on Dimple. These men are so brave.
Thank you for sharing, gentlemen!
Great video guys. 👍👍👍 Sounds like you've been in South Korea for awhile now so this is late but Welcome to the real world!!! Hopefully some day the rest of the Koreans in the north will be able to enjoy a free and open society.
For as long as China is the big daddy, it’s not gonna happen anytime soon. If not ever! Sadly it’s their reality and not a kpop drama storyline
Being the only fat kid in school sucks.
Imagine being the only fat guy in the country.
Ahem, Kim.
And faking his own death? Hmmmmmmm
Lmao. Thats communism for you
usa usa you ok buddy?
@Jason Bouphasavanh pati ba naman dito dinala mo topic ng dilawan at dds. Kadiri ka naman.
Being fat in North Korea is a status symbol. People look up to you if you're fat. Women want you if you're a fat man. So, Kim's not feeling it. He loves being fat.
Damn, I teared up listening to their escaped stories. Hang in there y'all, hopefully you guys make it worth while on the other side of the wall. BIG respect!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I want you to know, I don't hate you! I appreciate what you bring to our country and I hope you both have every chance to pursue happiness and freedom!! God bless you both and I hope this new years will be your best of many to come!!
Is he a defector or Korean Jim Morrison? Rock on, dude.
This is a strange question but I've always wondered, are North Korean defectors allowed to serve in the South Korean Army?
Yes. They are offered that since they can be great assets.
@@MrDK0010 no lol, it's because North Koreans are also considered citizens of South Korea.
Yes. South and North Korea don't consider themselves split like the rest of the world considers them, North Koreans once they get to South Korea are automatically granted citizenship. Anyone born on the Korean peninsula is considered a South Korean citizen.
maybe
@@thadramallama No, not at all.
Hi guys,love the channel. Very,very heartfelt descriptions of your lives and defection. Glad you have a much happier state of life and freedom.
Definately rocking that hair, i understand why you grow it,thats cool...looks like a movie star with the aviators too.
Love the videos, definately have to react to some english things and try english or other countries m.r.e meals,foods,sweets....expand those horizons, hope you get to try roast dinners,cornish ice cream etc.....
Look at other military kit,surplus if this is more to your channel,could look at camo as notice almost wearing u.s. woodland pattern.
Keep up the good work.
Incredible story and channel! I just subbed and I am going to be on a binge watching these videos! ✌️
I’ve been watching these videos all night! Fascinating!
That time broke my heart when the other guy said " I was gonna kill myself if I get caught on the way to South Korea" 😔
Thinking of with how much cruelty they would be killed or treated if got caught , that forced him to take a rat poison to kill himself...😔
I’d say The North Koreans disliked this video, but they don’t have CZcams 😔😂
but other communists have CZcams :D
@Sage OneX THY ARE
@Sage OneX it is but there is no cumminist party who do that
@Sage OneX the communists who invented communism they are not communists then :D
Bro people from North Korea aren't as caveman as you think they have youtube...
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your incredible story of courage and hope. Godspeed, gentlemen!
I'm glad you made it, and hope others make it as well in the future.
Sunglasses indoors? Just like the South Korean DMZ guards
Also it could be he is hiding his face to protect himself and his family just in case someone from the North Korea Government is looking for defectors and their families to punish.
@Patricia D.L. naw its not that as long as the man doesn't show his real name he's fine and so is his family maybe he just likes wearing sunglasses i know plenty of people that wear sunglasses all day even indoors just like how there's people who wear hats weather its hot or cold but he's very much fine as long as his real name is safe.
Probably that was one of his "what to do after getting freedom" things, like to keep long hair.
This is both sad and also so very beautiful. I was really touched by this story as a privileged American. These are tough times during covid lockdown in my state where my wife and I both lost our jobs and the future is very scary for us right now but seeing stories like these help me try to stay positive and know somehow if these NK military defectors can keep a bright outlook on life after leaving everything they knew behind, then my wife and I also should keep a bright outlook on life and just trust that if we stay diligent we too can overcome that which seems to be insurmountable at the moment. Thank you for sharing your stories it’s things like this that help remind us all that we’re human and we’re not so different when it comes to our thoughts and feelings regardless of where we were born or what we look like. Human suffering will always be a shared experience although our suffering may look different the feeling is the same.
Awesome story gentlemen! After hearing your stories and confirming a lot about the military (prior military myself) from what I've heard and seen, you made the right choice.
Him: the animals were crying all night long
That would have been me. I would have been crying all night long.
Is it only me or that guy is really so handsome, handsome enough to be an idol or an actor in S.Korea
Probably cause you're not used to seeing korean faces. Like if you went to China even average women will look amazing until you get used to it
@@hopefuldavid3320 I am from Pakistan, and there are a number of Chinese here. Also I have been listening Kpop for about 3 years, and watch several vlogs and such of korean you tubers, so I am kinda used to seeing korean faces
@@hopefuldavid3320 I am from Pakistan, and there are a number of Chinese here. Also I have been listening Kpop for about 3 years, and watch several vlogs and such of korean you tubers, so I am kinda used to seeing korean faces
@Tayyab Akbar
successfully escaping NK only to end up in capitalist slavery?
@@ythelldoineedahandle Capitalism is never a slavery, yes you do have to work to make money here, but unlike communism, you at least make money. Also you are free now, free to think free to speak and all that
US here - I am so glad you made it! And I feel SO bad what you had to go through. You are so brave. If you get a chance, visit USA.
well the USA will visit NK the way they visited Iraq as soon as an opportunity presents itself, some freedom loving infliction of colateral casualties in tens of thousands but hey Murica... so no need for them to spend their money
@PBJMan *justified hate
Mohammad Tarek blind hate*
@@NoiFoxblind hate ? Tell that to the people in Iraq or Syria or libya or Yemen ot Iran or Afghanistan or north korea or Vietnam or Venezuela or cuba or immigrants or black people and so much more .
@oh no the USA isn't occupying your country like Iraq or sanctioning you like Syria , Iran or north korea
This was fascinating! I’m
Glad they made it!
Guy on the right looks like he is about to pull a guitar solo