What's It Like Being A Woman In North Korea? | STAY CURIOUS #5
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"do not reflect the views of ASIAN BOSS or the general North Korean population."
>implying Norks can actually state their opinions anyways
Ask people what could convince China to stop economically supporting NK.
Smart ladies to realize that misogyny is a systematic issue of a culture and not just "a few bad apples".
North Korea = Best Korea
Asian Boss I appreciate you taken the time to interview N.Korea women and I thank them both for their story. When women are living in an isolation such as N.Korea the cruel treatments goes beyond human treatment.They live in a silent state of mind and have block their mind in order to survive.This is happening world wide not just in N.Korea where women have no voices. As a nation of people we must speak up about this, to protect future generations of miss treatment of women as well as men and children. Are We Not Human? It seem that the animal kindom have a better understanding of treating their kind. Human beings is said to be the higher form of intelligent. I wonder if so.
before women go into the military, the parents put them on the IUD because "they don't know when their daughters might get raped"
awful isn't a strong enough word to describe this.
You should watch The Invisible War (Award-Winning Documentary), the same thing is going on in the US Military as well.
Antinatalism is the solution
@@WarrenNewman Yes Comrade.
the woman who killed all of her superiors and then herself is the definition of a heroine
soomyeonxing saves lives sweaties do you mean the drug or do you mean hero?
a heroine is a woman hero lol
Craft Avrila i think the drug is spelled HEROIN
After being raped by their government for so long, that's what all north korean people should do, that woman should've become an inspiration
+LOL too soon...
The fact that they can tell all this story without crying even scary me up.. it's legit their daily life...it must've been like live in hell.. I'd pray for their life
They're tough. They been in the military 10 years and been dealing with a lot of shit in their life. Hell, I only served like 6 years and a half and there no way I would be able to do the shit they went through. Probably just shoot myself. That how tough these North Korean women are.
Nobody will ever call a North Korean a snowflake.
@@DaiMie They're tough? Did you miss them talking about the suicides?
I think I could relate to this so maybe I could help answering. When you've experienced so much painful things in your life and already suceed escaping from them, crying is the least thing to do bc it just makes you feel ungrateful for yourself. Like, I'm happy now, I'm alive and I don't need any sadness to ruin the feeling. At least it's what I felt years ago when my family were freed from debts and
My parents divorced after 23 years of painful marriage. It's like "Finally, it's over". I don't say they aren't supposed to cry, but, imagine.. maybe they're just so tired of crying over and over again when it happened and now they only wanted to tell the stories without having to remember the actual feeling.
Damn that female soldier that shot 30 other dudes is dope af
shes finna woke, so damn lit, bet she dabs on dem haters like a god
It's a great movie plot
mad respect for her, she did what no one else could
Every NK (victim) girl needs to do that
They should built a statue of this girl
This was so heartbreaking to watch. I can't imagine how it's like to be in those women's shoes.
Thank you Asianboss for doing this interview.
Yeah and yet feminsits exist in the usa...
Secret Spy feminists are whorea now a days. I haven't seen a good feminists yet.
I watch this and just think this is how we need to treat women. One of the only things I admire about Islam also is how they treat women. We need to get our thots under control.
+Fringe Wizard wtf??? Respect has to come from both sides you lunatic.
Fringe Wizard is the type of person that makes me struggle with deciding if killing someone is really bad or if it is a favour to society.
My heart bleeds for them. I could've been there had my grandmother not escaped.
tokkibunni bless her
tokkibunni god bless your grandmother you must view her like a heroine by now
holy shit bro my grandmother also escaped NK
Now I would like to know the story of your grandmother and how she escaped...
tokkibunni That’s insane :0 I am so happy for you and your family that she got out
Awful stuff. Hats off to the woman who shot 30 of her violators dead in revenge.
Yeah, I think her parents liked the idea.. They probably got killed. But I think I would do the same
Wonder if North Kotea understands how much they are damaging themselves by allowing this behavior?
Incredibly eye opening. I have so much respect for these women. Thank you for being composed and neutral as these women were talking. I'm sure it wasn't easy filming this, just like the other North Korean videos. ❤
Yeah, I probably would have started crying and given her a hug and not let her go.. So glad these two heroes managed to make it to safety, but it's so sad thinking of the millions who can't.
I'm curious to know what male defectors would say about this issue, it would be interesting to hear their perspective
I understand, from our perspective it is hard to understand women are treated as less than animals, just like objects. How do these women survive with no mental illnesses?
In Germany or the US some can get already bulimia, depressions or suicidal if somebody says bad words at them in a text message. Any way, Asia is still widely a patriarch area in the world, even though I personally consider the Asian women being tougher than men here.
Peter Kroll it definitely is a very difficult subject, it’s seems like in that society it’s very much normalised, at least judging from these women’s stories and that’s heartbreaking. I’m also curious if they would do a follow up with these women about their experiences in South Korea
Of course there are mental repercussions, didn't you watch the video? One of the rape victims jumped out of a train, another killed her superiors before killing herself, and a woman jumped off a 4-story balcony. Any concept of modern mental illness simply doesn't get diagnosed, and the person will die without saying anything, and no one will know anything.
Indeed, it seems not to be a good place to be a woman. Besides of political issues.
I was guessing that. I know a bit the people of Vietnam, which I consider some of the toughest I personally know of.
BTW. Here in Singapore they call school classes names such "Resilience", but truth is they make pussies out of the kids, especially the boys.
Wow amazing! Those women went through hell! I'm a weak human compare to them! God bless them!
I agree David. I have just watched the interview myself and read some of the comments. Your comment sums up for me what this video was about. As you reflect , strength can be mental not necessarily physical.
Great comment mate :)
how I hate ppl sayinn" God bless them"
ur god is a fraud making them being rape, abused, in the past, present and future.
Gerplay 21 I hope God doesn't bless you, because my God is cold hard cash. He's as much a fraud as you living a lie as you work to pay your bills. Cash is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to Yo Daddy except through cash, though bitcoin might work too.
david alves+ she was paid to lie about north korea just to give the fucking united states of amerikkka an excuse to attack the country once again....
dumbass people don't realize a strike on north korea can lead to severe consequences for the whole world
Gerplay 21 Your comment lacks sense. Human beings have free will just as you do. God didn't stop you from insulting him because that's what you chose to do. People will receive what they deserve for their actions in this life and the next.
When you thought North Korea couldn't get any worse. Their society is really messed up.
Damn North Korea.... I have no other words to describe how I feel about what I just heard. But I wanted to thank the AsianBoss Team for their remarkable work and these women for their courage, they are really honorable. #StrongNKWomen
Killed 30 abusive superiors and then killed herself, holy shit.
The ladies are strong to talk about this topic, thank you for talking about this
Miss LALA II
Why are they strong? While in South Korea (an assumption), they are being showered with praise. Where is the risk? When women suffer, most people (men and women) will pay attention and may even act to stop or at least mitigate the situation. When men suffer, no one cares. We are predisposed to protect women. Men are disposable. Eh.
These women are so brave. God bless their souls.
These women are incredible. They deserve the best and more. They've faced such atrocities and have come out so strong and level-headed its unbelievable. Wherever they are now I wish them all the joy, happiness and healing. xox
This is absolutely horrible. I can't even imagine living in a place like this. It makes you realize how privileged you are.
wow... there are probably not even like 1% of couples in nk experiencing actual love in their relationship.. that's so weird & sad
There's pretty much no live in America either with all the women being indoctrinated to hate men and to think everything is rape. Women of America should pay closer attention to women of North Korea or United Arab Emirates and learn what is real abuse.
Fringe Wizard stfu incel
You live in your own imaginary world then
Fringe Wizard are you so in need that you have to blame women for your sexual frustration??
yea but on the other hand they're so happy with all of their close friends
I love how educational this is. But as woman (no I'm not trying to do a feminist rant) I'm almost horrified to see how many men make such rude comments about women being raped... It makes me scared to be a woman in this world sometimes. I just want to say to all the good guys out there. When you see a man saying stuff like this please speak up... This is what's giving women bad impressions of men.
There are a lot more bad man than good man to be honest, but in a country full of bad man? I will commit suicide myself if I was born in NK.
In my estimation, it's about 50/50. But definitely agreed on the suicide, and I'd make sure to take some of them out with me like that woman in the military.
kenzie lawliet you are right.
Sometimes it makes me scared to be a woman in my country.I'm south korean.Although it's better than north Korean society treated women as objects very often.And there are so many sexual crimes.Everytime i use subway or washroom i'm always worrying about camera.Few days ago my sister told me one of the female students in her school found out 3 hidden cameras at washroom.
Girl... please be careful.... This world is certainly to much crazy nowadays... :/
As usual, Asian Boss is extremely insightful. I am more enlilghtened with every video of yours I watchI promise you the typical Westerner holds no contempt for these innocent victims. Mostly just hope that someday they can all enjoy life as it should be enjoyed. Equal to every other person on the planet.Thanks AB. Lifetime Subscriber here.
I really love that we could hear the voices of older North Korean women. I can't believe how strong they both must be and how much they've been forced to adapt to survive.
I hope that one day, men will be able to listen to women talk about these issues and not try to dominate the conversation and diminish the struggles women go through. I also hope that North Korea can one day have a culture that values its women the way they deserve to be valued.
YES! Some comments from men in this video are unbeliavable. Sometimes it feels there's a lack of emphaty towards women with their struggles
Yes, so many man on comments are sadists... I think they see the video dreaming how perfect would be for them to rape and beat womens without going to jail... Just ridiculous... Zero empathy (Sorry for my english)
Well said. I'm getting the attitude from some of these men that of you talk about your sexual assault and rape you are a man hater and a feminist which is further from the truth. Women should not have to be silenced anymore. Rape and Sexual Assault of any kind is a criminal offence. It's against the law. The fact that women get blamed all the time for thier take and sexual assault. What was she wearing? Did she entice you? Did she lead you on? No. It should not matter what you wear or how you act. A woman can be walking naked and it's not her fault. Why isn't about the perp? Shouldn't they be taught to keep it in thier pants? To listen when no means no.
@@arcticx1692 Hello, I'm a male, I was touched by these stories, all the males i known would have been touched tpo.
Some male have a fantasy to rape yes, but there is a difference between a fantasy and apply it in real life. I know some that like to play the roll of a rapist during sex games but would be horrified to do it irl.
Don't mix fantasy, crimes, and compassion for the victims please.
I almost cried. Women around the world whether developed or non developed are being harrassed my crazy and uneducated misogynst. It is so sad to hear in such an era and generation there are still countries like north korea. Hope for a better future.
jlord37 she is talking about "crazy IRRATIONAL MISOGYNIST". you can find them everywhere. irrationality has got nothing to do with nationality .
@jlord37 are you saying there is no rapist and women harrasment in first world? you gotta be kidding me. and you are such a fool.
@jlord37 your comment is proof of irrational misogyny.
@jlord37 found the irrational misogynist
You don't need to be a feminist to agree this is wrong! In fact, it would be horrific if you think this isn't.
This was very hard to watch and I can only imagine how hard this was to film. Thank you so much for doing this and thanks to the brave women speaking out about their traumatic experiences.
Love that you did this, it really helps open our eyes.
This was extremely eye opening and heartbreaking at the same time. Props to the women for speaking up and keep up the good work AsianBoss!
Wow.... after all the abuse... that woman said it's not men's fault, it's the system of the law...... I give all the respect to her.
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@@alaminkhankhan5216 system can't make you beat your wife. It is your choice
Such a sad video but very eye opening. I have researched into quite a bit about North Korea through my university degree, but I had never heard about a North Korean women's day to day life before. Very sad but unfortunately unsurprising. I'm glad at least these women got out and hope that one day the North Korean regime will be no more. People deserve to live without such cruelties in their lives. Props to the women speaking up.
These women are amazing. To be able to understand and accept that the whole system is responsible and not just the men themselves. That really touched me. Of course those men are responsible for their actions, and nothing could ever excuse their behaviour.
Violence always leads to more violence. In a society where people are constantly mistreated and live in constant fear, such behaviours become the norm. A man is humiliated, harassed, maybe beaten by his boss, by soldiers or by the cops, he comes home, drinks far too much and ends up beating his own wife.
People used to beat kids in our countries not so long ago, because life was harder and domestic violence was the norm. This was seen as education. We should not forget it.
Bob Bobson yes they did beat their kids, but it was nowhere near as cruel as it is living in North Korea.
The difference is a wife isn't a child. But she's beaten as if she should be inferior. This is why women want to be seen and treated as equals.
One of the smartest comments that I read here!
This is so incredibly sad. 😢 Thanks for sharing their stories with the rest of the world, Asian Boss.
All the north korea interviews are amazing. Please continue. Thanks
Thanks for doing this interview. May all of those ladies find peace and a way to happy life.
You guys are doing a great job.. I wish you and your team a great future ahead.
We would never know these things without people talking about it it to us..thank you Asian Boss
When I heard "Because in North Korea the roads aren't paved well..." she didn't even have to finish, I was already like OH NO...
Kudos to Steve for being able to even ask all those questions.
For the North Koreans, this was their "normal" life, so it's understandable that they can speak about it in such a normal tone, but as an outsider who hasn't experienced these kinds of things I tear up just from hearing these stories and I would never even dare ask them to elaborate further on anything they say.
Good job Steve! For bringing us these videos on on the North Korean perspective and their way of life.
i know i shouldn't be shocked since NK is known for mistreating their people, but goddamn it's still hard to hear them recount all those horrifying events. this isn't some post-apocalypse, dystopian film, it's real life for those ppl.
Those women are amazing, they have been through difficult things and they talked about it anyway, I really respect that. But I have a question, I heard that north korean can't leave their country (actually I'm not really sure, sorry if I'm wrong), so I was curious on how those women got out of this country ?
りんみの their smuggled out go to china or south Korea. Although china does return north Koreans smuggled in if caught south Korea lets them stay
A decent amount of people from DPRK defect to China then ultimately to South Korea.
They illegally escape North Korea to china. But that's one of the most dangerous times when they arrive in china because they cannot be caught by the Chinese government, or else they are forced back to North Korea. So the North Koreans can only let their guards down once they get into South Korea, where they are fully protected by the South Korean government.
One of the best interviews I have ever seen on utube. Keep up the good work
I didn't think it was this bad. It's almost shocking. But one thing I want to say to these women who survived the ordeal is that you are true champions and look you lived to tell. Your testimonies will help change the lives of those women still trapped in North Korea.
Thank you.
The north korean topics are the most interesting. Love them!
Systematic abuse can make women tough/hard for generations. I think my ancestors can attest to that. We're (African American women) considered masculine or hard without regards to why. Well sisters you have at least one country full of women who understand your pain. Praying that freedom comes your way! This is progress for you on some level. Bless you for your bravery! Peace to NK.
Literally breaks my heart. :( This is so sad and disturbing. My heart goes out to all the North Korean women...
Even going through those years of trauma and abuse, they still were brave. They still came out beautiful. The amount of respect I have for them...
I am so thankful for the work you all from Asian Boss are doing. Thank you!
This is again a eye opener for what is going on in North Korea.
And also for every other topic Thankyou and be blessed.
Thanks for doing these interviews with North Korean escapees. Seeing news about North Korea on TV is one thing, but hearing about the lives of North Koreans in their own words is completely another. It's really been shaping the way I think about NK.
Great video!
For a future video, maybe you can ask Japanese people what they know or heard about the Nanking Massacre. I heard that's it a taboo subject an wanted to see if others one about it. It can lead to a great discussion
Ancient history,todays Japanese aren't responsible.
Yeah I would like to hear their thoughts about the horrors their government did to China, Korea and even some Russians during the Japanese colonialism era
Listening reminds me of the American Slave Trade. You can't fight back , you can't run, you just have to suffer. You get beat for no reason other than "to keep you in line." I once read about a slave who said his master came and got him one day and beat him so that he would know not to do anything wrong, even though he wasn't doing anything in the first place. I don't know what's worse, slavery or this.
I just found this channel and I can't get enough of it, these videos are really interesting and well made! Thank you for sharing!
This was more than necessary. Sometimes we can't even imagine there's a reason behind the behavior and just write it off. By sharing their stories, and us by actually listening and learning of the occurrences, we work towards lowering the percentage in ignorance. People can't take action unless they listen and they can't listen unless its being told. My outmost respect goes to all of the defectors that have made an appearance to give their testimony of some of the darkest times of their life. And as a woman myself, I furthermore respect these brave and strong woman who were willing to remember horrifying and nauseating memories to help inform the world. You're doing it right, Asian Boss
wow, this one was eye-opening. great work as always, Asian Boss!
This breaks my heart. 😢
OMG!! my heart skipped a beat, listening to their ordeals... Thank you for bringing out these issues.
Thank you for these videos!
Great work, Steve. It's always informative.
Thank you so much for providing the world with such informations! :)
Thank you again for posting a very informative North Korean video! My heart goes out to all of North Korean people who do not know anything else and live in fear everyday! No human rights, no woman's rights, nothing!
After watching his incredible story of survival and escape through a box of tissues. I salute his courage. I had no idea the oppression North Koreans endure. We as Canadians and Americans do not hate North Koreans. Rather would do anything to avoid war, for it involves everyone on this planet. I wish I could help in anyway I could. Honestly. I did not realize how blessed I really am. Good luck to the young man. God Speed.
Agreed, but it's unfortunate Kim Jong Un is constantly building and trying to improve his missiles.
Asian Boss is one of the most fascinating CZcams channels around. Thoughtful and informative.
Please tell them thank you for sharing their stories. And we understand them and love them as sisters.
but not enough to actively campaign for them and for action in NK Noo you want to be a high rise window cleaner, knock yourself out
Wow Thank you Asian Boss for sharing this. The world needs to be aware.
Excellent and important video. This is the first I have heard of these issues. In fact, of all the horrible things I have heard that go on in North Korea [the camps, the executions, the indoctrination etc], this issue, the rights of women, is the worst, as all women are subject to this abuse. It is extremely sad to hear of this.
Quality interviews 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 keep it up Asian boss
Thank you so much for making this series talking to North Koreans and giving us such a unique perspective on the country instead of the same stuff we hear about all the time in the news. Those women are so strong and it makes me feel ashamed to think about what western feminism has become now, while there are women truly suffering as a result of a horrible system.
Thanks for such an insightful interview on a sensitive matter. My utmost respect to the 2 ladies who have such courage to survive n live on. Hearing their stories remind me to be appreciative of what we have
I always looking forward Asian Boss' video about North Korea. I feel that this channel is the most reliable and insightful in regards of North Korea.
There is no excuse for abuse not even systemic sexism. I have to disagree everyone needs to be judged by their character, even men. When a man treat a woman horribly to the point of sexual harassment or beating them to death that is no longer a collective decision, it is an individual choice. He should bear the consequences of being a perpetrator; not dismissed for his actions because the government/culture/society allows it. On another note, people are saying it's a bad idea to make a video about being a woman in South Korea. No, the bad move here is not to do so. South Korea is still known to violate women's rights despite supposedly having foundations or laws that "protect" human rights and treaties that uphold anti-discrimination. Only those who are idiots would start an online gender war that yields no real progress, well-educated people will begin a revolution to fight for equality not division.
Agree!
You should ask yourself what actually leads to the individual choice. There is nothing like collective vs individual decision. There is always a middle ground. Society not only allows this behaviour (according to this video which is NOT a source that should be looked as the only thuth) but the society can also bring up individuals to this behaviour.
Yeah these views that North Koreans have aren't due to communism but traditional Korean beliefs which also apply to South Korea. Although not as severe as North Korea, it is definitely still a problem in South Korea that needs to be addressed
Extremely eye opening and heartbreaking at the same time.
This is incredibly important content, thank you for making these
Excellent interviews and insights. Thank you!
This was trully heart breaking. Sadly many men around the world have that attitude. no s one thinks that's somebody's mother... somebod's sister... somebody's child! Sadly, mostdon't care.
Thanks, this was a great video. I feel for the women of North Korea and hope their lives will be bettered somehow.
That is so heartbreaking 😭 my heart reaches out to them. Thank you for this interview,it was very educational
I cried watching your videos about the people from North Korea. Their stories are so heart breaking and eye opening at the same time. Sharing this to spread awareness.
Your work is good and valuable for the world Steve.
The OP must be a really tough person. For him to stay cool headed after hearing such horrible stories face to face, and doing so much to tell the World whats going on. Respect Mister!!!
Videos like this make me appreciate the little things I complain about.
It’s scary how calm they are talking about these, just tells me how “used” to it they are. That’s “normal for them.
Thank you so much to the two women who told their stories. You two are amazingly strong women who have lived through immense hardships. I hope the rest of your lives are filled with peace and happiness.
I Feel really bad for NK people i hope one day all of them will be woken up from the truth and be free
Being pretty must be hell for North Korean woman
Capturing stories that are so important and insightful. Thank you Asian Boss
So heartbreaking, it truly does put into perspective the MY quality of living, this women are truly warriors in my eyes, they kept fighting to SURVIVE and to do this video they are tryuly BRAVE. I'll pray for them. Thank you for sharing such delicate content.
4:19 'i almost died' WHAT???!!!!!!!
Love you guys 💕
Thanks for making this video... this topic was really informative and eye opening!
Awesome video, thank you
How sad the situation is :(
Very interesting video
I cannot get enough of your NK content! It's my favorite from this channel.
Since subscribing I honestly didn't know much about the population of North Korea. Here in America we always knew that the leaders were malicious but the people were never discussed. In school North Korea was only discussed when The Korean War was talked about and then the focus was on the alliance with South Korea. Now I know more about what the citizens are going through. The very few news feeds we get in America the people seem nervous. Whether they are smiling or not they seem nervous. Thanks again to Asian Boss because now I have some truthful knowledge. I wish all who want to leave North Korean for a better life absolute safe travels.
Thank you sharing this episode. Love the North Korean interview series.
제목에 한국말도 넣어주실 수 있나요? 너무 충격적이라 남한사람들도 알아야할 것 같아요
I got some questions: is there still that rigid korean elder-youngling heirarchy. In most communist countries, the citizens are in a more equal plane. Thus, I assume in N. Korea, social class is the main heirarchy system where respect is Dear Leader>Party Members>Military>Professions>Peasants>Undesirables. That Elder-Youngling dynamic might not important than social rank than age. I'm American so I'm not familiar with the age system in the Koreas.
this is at times my favorite media chennel, thank you for this interview
I will put this video in my bachelor degree thesis, which is about the idea of care in a moral point if view, because so many patterns I've seen in my researches are more visibile through your interviews. I must thank you for your job.
God bless these women
I wish we'd ban together and put an end to this horrible regime. I hope in my lifetime we see North Korea fall and the liberation reunification of Korea.
It’s all they know
Thank you for posting this
I had no idea. Thanks for the courage to tell. Thanks Asian Boss for your coverage.