"I was caught & sent to labor camp... then I escaped again" | North Korean Defector Charles Ryu

As hard as we may try, our efforts to live with an attitude of gratitude sometimes get derailed when life throws unforeseen obstacles in our path. But as unfair as we may deem our current situation, a fresh perspective serves to remind us that no matter how bad we think we have it today, somebody, somewhere has it way worse. We believe this two-parter -- episodes 84 and 88 -- may be just the fresh perspective the doctor ordered.
Charles Ryu of Liberty in North Korea escaped from North Korea, was deported back and sentenced to a forced labor camp, worked in a coal mine, and then escaped North Korea again by the time he was 17. He now lives in the US fighting for the rights of those he left behind. Gabriel Mizrahi, no stranger to North Korea himself, joins us. Listen, learn, and enjoy!
✍️ Full show notes for this episode: jordanharbinger.com/84 and jordanharbinger.com/88
What We Discuss with Charles Ryu:
🏃 A glimpse of the rampant corruption ruling the daily lives of average North Koreans.
🏃 Being homeless anywhere at any age is terrible. But what’s it like being a homeless preteen in North Korea in the middle of winter?
🏃 How Charles escaped from North Korea to China as a young teenager and what he got a taste of for the first time ever.
🏃 What led to Charles being jailed in China, deported back to North Korea, and sent to a forced labor camp for nine months.
🏃 How working in a coal mine for a paycheck of rice was a step up for Charles, even though he had to lie about his age to get the job.
🏃 And much more…
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  • @SusiiUkraina
    @SusiiUkraina Жыл бұрын

    it's horrible and so disrespectful to interrupt someone who's talking about his traumatic life, please next time just be quiet and let him speak! My heart goes out to this brave, strong and kind hearted young man. I wish you had more emphaty for him...

  • @MaryPoppins-tu1ms

    @MaryPoppins-tu1ms

    11 ай бұрын

    They actually were allright. Not very intrusive.

  • @emil7336

    @emil7336

    10 ай бұрын

    I disagree, it builds up suspense and is a great storytelling technique.

  • @thisisausername.595

    @thisisausername.595

    7 ай бұрын

    get over yourself

  • @christinafisher9357
    @christinafisher9357 Жыл бұрын

    These guys interrupt every minute to ask this guy to keep telling his story. It's brutal

  • @helenf.7221

    @helenf.7221

    Жыл бұрын

    I got from it they were just super excited. I just started it tho 😅

  • @michaelbrownlee4857

    @michaelbrownlee4857

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I agree I felt that way just watching the other two videos and that was one on one and just a few times but with this extra interrogator it is just insane Too bad B

  • @michaelbrownlee4857

    @michaelbrownlee4857

    Жыл бұрын

    Just interrupts constantly or restates the obvious if not possible makes a random comment

  • @bradbird100

    @bradbird100

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, it's disrespectful. They are like radio presenters

  • @moosehead4497

    @moosehead4497

    Жыл бұрын

    They are honestly very naïve and Charles even called them out at the end for participating and even WORKING FOR the Kim government. I have no clue how Jordan Harbinger and his friend can still be so naïve and still participating after the show. Its shocking that they even had to interrupt and ask him so many silly questions when you'd think by now they would know a little bit about north korea and the people who have escaped. Not the brightest tools in the shed clearly and if they were the ones born in north korea they would likely still be there now... Charles even now shows his ingenuity and ability by learning how to program which you'd think people born in the USA would take advantage of learning such skills but neither one of them knew the first thing about programming..

  • @danamomonte4075
    @danamomonte4075 Жыл бұрын

    I wish there was another video where he is allowed to finish his story without being interrupted

  • @DanielButlergungfu1967

    @DanielButlergungfu1967

    Жыл бұрын

    100

  • @littlefaeriebigsoiree3

    @littlefaeriebigsoiree3

    Жыл бұрын

    Fr they talked more than him

  • @notsocrates9529

    @notsocrates9529

    Жыл бұрын

    He did the same thing with that undercover chef, it is unwatchable at times.

  • @Linnie217

    @Linnie217

    11 ай бұрын

    Actually they like hearing themselves talk. Do they really care about the subject? No, obviously not

  • @Linnie217

    @Linnie217

    11 ай бұрын

    He forgets what he was saying bc he gets interrupted so much and doesn’t finish 🙄🤦‍♀️

  • @veramapesho
    @veramapesho Жыл бұрын

    I imagine this is what it would be like telling your life story to a class of 4th graders, always interrupting and only understanding the rudimentary parts of your journey to freedom 🙄 i applaud Ryu's patience and strength 👏🏾

  • @michaelbrownlee4857

    @michaelbrownlee4857

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @bravojonny347

    @bravojonny347

    Жыл бұрын

    they're are sick . you heard them say that they enjoy listening to his trauma in the beginning rather than express empathy. they re interrupting him because they are trying to steer his story to the worst parts so it can get peoples attention for umm.... money.

  • @Giantsxbox

    @Giantsxbox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bravojonny347Totally agree, they are bad interviewers. She should've went to joe rogan to cover it.

  • @bluetickbeagles116

    @bluetickbeagles116

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s like trying to have a convo at work with my fellow military members. 🤪 Folks, don’t join the military unless you have the IQ of a rock!

  • @lilanisi
    @lilanisi Жыл бұрын

    This guy could have told his amazing story without you even being in the room. The guy with the hat was cool but the other guy... not interested in your useless questions or interrupting just to repeat what he said. Even after he asked you to just let him tell his story.

  • @danielrobinson7427

    @danielrobinson7427

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree 100%

  • @alexhowden9248

    @alexhowden9248

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad this is the general consensus

  • @LaMommaBear
    @LaMommaBear Жыл бұрын

    I would love to hear this guys incredible life story. I wish pink shirt would SHUT UP so he could tell it without being interrupted every other sentence!!!!

  • @WILMA_

    @WILMA_

    Жыл бұрын

    Both of them kept on interrupting and made this guy lose his train of thought. It was so hard to follow.

  • @DarthVader-rd5qh

    @DarthVader-rd5qh

    Жыл бұрын

    They was pissing me off. Like just stfu and let this man speak. We all are willing to listen but its hard to listen when you 2 keep smacking your gums every 5 seconds while Charles is talking.

  • @frederickmoller

    @frederickmoller

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, I want to hear his incredible life story, but this is an interview, so what's your problem with the two interviewers....sheesh!

  • @LaMommaBear

    @LaMommaBear

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frederickmoller You’re right, this is an interview. And maybe that’s why I’m so upset. They ask very good questions and I am excited to hear the answers but every time he starts into his answer he is interrupted and then he never gets back to what he was saying!

  • @elijah8466

    @elijah8466

    Жыл бұрын

    Pink Shirt really sucks badly!!!!! Always interrupting. He needs lessons from Shawn Ryan.

  • @RUNVUSLUV
    @RUNVUSLUV Жыл бұрын

    Wish they could have just let him tell his story without feeling the need to interrupt every 10 seconds! Imagine living in a hell hole that doesn't let you have a voice and then come on a podcast where they constantly over talk you. The irony 🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @LaMommaBear

    @LaMommaBear

    Жыл бұрын

    OMG it’s sooo annoying! Just let him talk!!!! 😡

  • @WILMA_

    @WILMA_

    Жыл бұрын

    Kristie Bowman, I agree!

  • @heatherreilly6595

    @heatherreilly6595

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel this way here and in so many "interviews". I get trying to keep someone on track so they do not go off track and end up talking about the color of their second-grade classmate's shoes... but really we are here to hear them and not you ...more them and less you

  • @michaelbrownlee4857
    @michaelbrownlee4857 Жыл бұрын

    The most annoying part is Charles explains things so well this guy CONSTANTLY asks the dumbest questions It has made this one of the hardest videos to finish on KZread but nothing like the journey Charles has been through and has overcame Thanks for sharing your story! May God bless you!

  • @CajunPride777

    @CajunPride777

    Жыл бұрын

    Worst interviewer ever!!

  • @dasha4102

    @dasha4102

    9 ай бұрын

    But almost, not like charles overcome of northkorea but ALMOST. This pink jacket guy is HORRIBLE in such kind of vids. He thinks ameuterly like he is keeping the conversation fresh and interesting with his weird out of the blue questions wich are almost all of them useless.

  • @ryanimpink13

    @ryanimpink13

    5 ай бұрын

    Fuck your god who would allow such things to happen to a man.

  • @charlestonchanming9251

    @charlestonchanming9251

    4 ай бұрын

    FACT

  • @TaylorLee
    @TaylorLee Жыл бұрын

    Can anyone recommend me another interview with this man where he isn’t interrupted every 5 seconds?

  • @cinephile0620
    @cinephile0620 Жыл бұрын

    I know Charles and I have to say, I’m amazed everyday by how encouraging and joyful he is. I could be having the worst day and he just has to smile and give me an encouraging word, and my day is made. Keep living your life Charles. I wish you all the happiness in the world.

  • @tyiingram9878

    @tyiingram9878

    Жыл бұрын

    When you go thru hell, heaven is good lol

  • @Spiritualrose1963

    @Spiritualrose1963

    Жыл бұрын

    If one BELIEVES , HAVE FAITH IN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, GOD WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THE FIRE... GOD IS GOOD GOD IS LOVE... 💯🙏💞 GOD BLESS! ❤

  • @graceyoung3771
    @graceyoung3771 Жыл бұрын

    These survivors are so incredibly intelligent and grateful for every life experience. God bless them bountifully.

  • @ryanimpink13

    @ryanimpink13

    5 ай бұрын

    Fuck your god that would allow these things to happen

  • @hollymize1688
    @hollymize1688 Жыл бұрын

    What an incredibly charismatic, charming, intelligent, heroic, amazing person. Im so glad you made it, and I hope all of your dreams come true! ♥️

  • @armyncveteranvital0611
    @armyncveteranvital06113 жыл бұрын

    I understand buddy pretty well maybe better if you could have stopped interrupting him.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a conversation. Not a monologue. Thanks for watching.

  • @roselee4445

    @roselee4445

    2 жыл бұрын

    But you are not adding to story, make the interruptions cou6

  • @violetsrayreikishop2

    @violetsrayreikishop2

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're terrible not even asking the right questions smh

  • @jessielemon2477

    @jessielemon2477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow consider listen to your audience, especially same advice comes so many times! So defensive!

  • @WILMA_

    @WILMA_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jessielemon2477 - and he is the worst interviewer! Conversation my A$$.

  • @cmax4488
    @cmax44882 жыл бұрын

    What a powerful story. Charles seems to have turned out to be a good person even though his early life was so brutal and tough. Amazing to see. God bless him.

  • @jaimeserra4459
    @jaimeserra4459 Жыл бұрын

    I really just watched it to the end because of Ryu, but honestly this two guys are rude, that is when you see people who has had it easy their whole life think of it as something you can question, kind of make fun of, and to think it is funny to question him about his life in those certain ways they did, man you should treat him with not a bit, much more respect than what you did. The one guy with the microphone questioning him; ''Oh I was there!'' trying to make him self superior, yes we know you have traveled, So what OMG you guys really should improve on the way you treat your guest.

  • @allysahatfield7438
    @allysahatfield7438 Жыл бұрын

    This interview was VERY hard to watch😢 More like watching an interrogation not an interview. The way they interrupted him every minute of this video is so uncomfortable to watch. He doesn’t hardly ever get to finish a sentence. He’s side tracked while trying to keep a flow to his timeline. This is terrible and he had such a heroic story to tell☹️😞 Of all of the interviews I’ve watched of NK escapees, this was by far the hardest to watch because how terrible they treated him.

  • @citysquirrel7663

    @citysquirrel7663

    Жыл бұрын

    I completely agree. I have watched many interviews and this was very difficult to watch imo; they kept interrupting him and unnecessarily disrupting the flow and his train of thought making it impossible for him to finish his sentence.

  • @WILMA_

    @WILMA_

    Жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t agree more with you!

  • @moderatelymodest

    @moderatelymodest

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree so so so much ….. it’s a test of patience to watch thrn interrogate him.

  • @kaitlyn3066

    @kaitlyn3066

    10 ай бұрын

    No doubt. This was very very uncomfortable.

  • @akapkonyak4599
    @akapkonyak45992 жыл бұрын

    His story should be cast in Hollywood to show respect for him and the suffering of human beings.

  • @RJFPme

    @RJFPme

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hollywood SUCKS ! The cult of celebrity worship needs to end ? No one should idolize these posers . Hollywood is a sewer of corruption.

  • @rsps16

    @rsps16

    Жыл бұрын

    bigger n better things than crap hoollllywoooood!

  • @bekah8584

    @bekah8584

    Жыл бұрын

    Hollywood would make it about "how entertaining can we make this" instead of actually keeping true to the story. I would rather see Netflix do a movie or series about the testimonies of defectors than Hollywood....

  • @clopper3753

    @clopper3753

    11 ай бұрын

    Ijh

  • @Fitzfish
    @Fitzfish3 жыл бұрын

    I love this podcast! However, I'm so glad you do not often include a second interviewer - or in this case interrogator. That guy is hard to listen to. He interrupts constantly and states the utterly obvious over and over.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that format didn’t work out too well

  • @cloudberry27

    @cloudberry27

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Its annoying and doesn't add anything.

  • @bomempsavage1386

    @bomempsavage1386

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes the red shirt guy is a duck def muffed this up

  • @citysquirrel7663

    @citysquirrel7663

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree 100%

  • @michaelbrownlee4857

    @michaelbrownlee4857

    Жыл бұрын

    Horrible

  • @je87777
    @je87777 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely riveting. One of the most unbelievable North Korean defector stories I've ever heard-and that is a high bar. I almost didn't watch it because of the "I Ate Someone Else's Vomit" thumbnail. Thank you, autoplay!

  • @deeznuts7375

    @deeznuts7375

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol, that is *why* I watched it. It sounded rather interesting.😂

  • @DanAtkinson918
    @DanAtkinson918 Жыл бұрын

    The honesty in this kid is refreshing.

  • @travisashley2904
    @travisashley29042 жыл бұрын

    I wish they would stop interrupting him so much.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    edited interview (without interruptions) in The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast feed

  • @kyeongmin9396

    @kyeongmin9396

    5 ай бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow Just don't do it and then you won't have to edit.....

  • @candicesparks8748
    @candicesparks87482 жыл бұрын

    Charles Ryu is such an amazing soul. I really enjoyed listening to him. He have no need to be like Will Smith at all. He's a great character in his own way. May TMH GOD continues to bless him and the rest of you all.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! More in The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast feed.

  • @meenakshigahlot7113

    @meenakshigahlot7113

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much🙏🏻

  • @DarthVader-rd5qh

    @DarthVader-rd5qh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow It would be better if you 2 stop interrupting the guest.

  • @michaelbrownlee4857

    @michaelbrownlee4857

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@DarthVader-rd5qh Amen 100%

  • @theresonlyonequeenbee
    @theresonlyonequeenbee Жыл бұрын

    "We pushed a 1000lb cart ......." "So like you had to push it using your legs and arms?" "Yeah becau......" "So it's not mechanical?" Like shut up, he couldn't finish a full sentence at times. Very interesting guy to listen too when not being interrupted every 5 minutes. Lasted an hour before I switched off. The constant interruptions.

  • @moderatelymodest

    @moderatelymodest

    Жыл бұрын

    I read comments to see if others felt the same as me or if I was being annoyed at nothing at all.

  • @KizzMyAbs
    @KizzMyAbs Жыл бұрын

    Let the man speak… makes for a possibly great podcast awful. This man’s story is incredible

  • @holagataeang
    @holagataeang Жыл бұрын

    Red jacket needs to put the mic down and keep it away from his mouth indefinitely and give poor Charles a damn chance to tell his story in peace. It's like he loves the sound of his own voice or something. And what's so infuriating is that his questions aren't even worth the interruptions, like at all!!

  • @1972dsrai
    @1972dsrai10 ай бұрын

    Forget about James Bond, his story is that of an action hero all on its own. Escaping N Korea twice, finding himself in the middle of nowhere in China after three days walking without food or water and unable to speak the language. From there not too many then make it to the US. Amazing story about his drive to live a free man is inspiring. From London, UK

  • @alexulloa7261
    @alexulloa72612 жыл бұрын

    I was stationed 13 miles from the DMZ 2015-16 and it always haunted me how much different life was just minutes north from me. Charles you are so brave and I congratulate you on your citizenship! Such a powerful story that needs to be heard by everyone.

  • @kuntheaproch9201

    @kuntheaproch9201

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is so heart breaking North Korean refugee..so glad he's in USA ..i really think that Jesus really save him no joke! God bless America..land that i love.thank you for the story.It inspiring me to do better.

  • @violetsrayreikishop2

    @violetsrayreikishop2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kuntheaproch9201 stop with the Jesus B's if he existed north Korea wouldn't be so backwards and suffering

  • @samanthaharrington8713
    @samanthaharrington8713 Жыл бұрын

    I found his story so heartbreaking yet his personality is still so funny and sarcastic and I love it!!!

  • @juliaj7939
    @juliaj79392 жыл бұрын

    Watched the whole episode! Charles is an extremely brave guy.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. More like this in The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast feed

  • @marilynguardia2836
    @marilynguardia2836 Жыл бұрын

    Let the dude talk stop interrupting him and cutting him off

  • @Itdoesntmatterr
    @Itdoesntmatterr11 ай бұрын

    This could’ve been so much better hadn’t you two interrupted him as much as y’all did. It was ridiculous. Especially the one in the pink shirt. Even after explaining things as clear as he did he was still interrupted. Whether it’s a conversation or not he should’ve been able to talk about his experiences without being stopped every 5 seconds. Charles even said let me tell my story that should’ve been a reminder to be a proper interviewer. Let people finish then ask questions.

  • @Bunny11344

    @Bunny11344

    10 ай бұрын

    Could not stand the guy in the pink shirt he was so rude and annoying

  • @Steelers4life68
    @Steelers4life6811 ай бұрын

    I am too a life long Christian, well forever long Christian. I'm so happy you are in the U.S. & am so hPpy your are a brother in Christ. The Almighty definitely helped you get over here! Awesome, harrowing story, you have an amazing testimony that will help lead other people to Christ. Hallelujah

  • @justinpeach8431
    @justinpeach8431 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t even listen to this because they just refuse to let him talk even a full 2 minutes. They Interrupt him every time .

  • @EMMMDs
    @EMMMDs Жыл бұрын

    I gotta go find this story where he's actually allowed to tell it. I get that it's THEIR show, Idt anyone will lose sight of that; but to have NO self control; speaking compulsively, making jokes, asking dumb questions & making even dumber comments incessantly-after Charles speaks a couple sentences, is just torturous. Maybe THEY should just tell it. The poor guy forgets where he was & loses his story telling stride throughout the charade, due to their nonsense. Ugh. Way to show respect & gratitude. O wait; or is it that HE owes YOU? Is that the problem?

  • @kaitlyn3066

    @kaitlyn3066

    10 ай бұрын

    Some of the jokes they made actually made me feel ill. Truly disgusting interview skills. This man is not a comedian hes a trauma survivor which i think they forgot.

  • @free2beemee
    @free2beemee Жыл бұрын

    I watched Yeonmi Park on Joe Rogan years ago and watched her again recently and then watched her on many other channels. Now I’m watching about other NK defectors and the stories are truly heartbreaking. It’s also incredibly interesting to realize this is going on right now. 😢 I wish these people the best and I pray the ones stuck there get an opportunity for true freedom. God Bless them. 🙏🏻 Hate to hear him getting scammed by a thieving pos and equating that with Capitalism being bad. I’ve lived here my whole life and would never go buy my own car by myself. Lots of criminals, sadly. Bad people everywhere. Bless his heart. 😢 He needs some good, solid friends and to get away from California. 😅❤

  • @brookereed7663

    @brookereed7663

    Жыл бұрын

    But I can't help to notice that his story differs DRASTICALLY from hers.

  • @paolamadrid206

    @paolamadrid206

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brookereed7663 what do you mean by that? They have different stories because they are different ppl but are you inferring that someone is lying about something? Which part?? I am genuinely interested. I just saw Park’s interviews (2 of them) and found them so moving and heartbreaking- all of them. Anyway- I didn’t think there were inconsistencies, but I wonder what you found. I’m also listening while I’m at work so I could have missed something

  • @brookereed7663

    @brookereed7663

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@paolamadrid206 just listening to how he describes growing up compared to how she talks about growing up. The way he talks about growing up, it wasn't as bad as her growing up. BUT I suppose she's older then him and she's talking about the 90s and he's talking about the 00s.

  • @brookereed7663

    @brookereed7663

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@paolamadrid206 BUT people are says she is a grifter put in place for republican propaganda. When she was on a game show with her mom, when talking about eating bugs, her mom said it wasn't that bad and she had a big imagination. BUT idk. It's hard to trust anything anymore.

  • @gabriellamitchell5943

    @gabriellamitchell5943

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe Yeoni dramatized a lot of her story. She is now a republican propaganda tool, I obviously cannot say for fact. I just got a weird vibe from her stories, her words are very careful.

  • @stooshmo
    @stooshmo Жыл бұрын

    I want to hear his story so badly, but the constant interruptions are highly annoying!!!

  • @moderatelymodest

    @moderatelymodest

    Жыл бұрын

    Same times a 100

  • @b.sorger5189
    @b.sorger51892 жыл бұрын

    31.17 the friendly asian way to say stfu🙊 Charles is a tough man, I know ppl like him in Asia💪💪💪 The Dude with the red jacket destroys the whole Story & turns it into an Interrogation. Charles is used to it.

  • @petafulton
    @petafulton2 жыл бұрын

    The interviewers don't seem to be listening and keep asking Charles questions about facts that he has already given: Eg his father lived 12 hours away from the border and then they ask him 'does your father live near the border.?' No wonder the interviewer took 2 hours. At one stage Charles even says ' he guys let me tell my story.'

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Charles and us go way back. The edited version of this story is smoother, but this is one of the first times he told the story. It needed massaging big time

  • @Fortuna_716

    @Fortuna_716

    Жыл бұрын

    I noticed that, he explained what kind of jobs they did at the detention camp and 2 mins later he asked him what kind of work they did lol shit happens tho

  • @joss2550

    @joss2550

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow no it didn’t. He was doing fine without the ten million obvious questions that NO VIEWER even had except you two.

  • @suigeneris2663

    @suigeneris2663

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow Really doesn’t sound like it when he asks you to stop interrupting him in exasperation. Stop making excuses for your buddy’s poor work.

  • @Kanggaxx

    @Kanggaxx

    11 ай бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow The other guy in the red shirt was actually one of the worst interviewers/podcasters I have ever seen. If you can't see how much you guys were interrupting then that's a you problem. His voice was starting to grate on me halfway in. Even just the amount of pointless repeating he did. Let him push buttons behind the camera.

  • @kristopherrobinson5793
    @kristopherrobinson57933 жыл бұрын

    He could write a book with his story. Its very powerful!

  • @christinedowd1820

    @christinedowd1820

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nobody in Hollywood will make a movie about their incredible stories because of Chinese censorship in Hollywood. Too bad!

  • @staciarenee2982
    @staciarenee2982 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing young man, i wish every American was as humble and brave as him. GOD was absolutely watching over him, i have no doubt especially when the motorcycle guy showed up and helped him when he needed it the most. What a testimony!!!!

  • @JessBlake2

    @JessBlake2

    Жыл бұрын

    @Stacia Renee, if there was a god was watching over him, why did he put this kid through torture for 17 years and then what, yawn and say, well maybe I'll save this one? This is a story of an incredibly strong, resilient person who had the courage to fight for his freedom even though he risked torture and death. Nothing supernatural about it.

  • @sgt345
    @sgt345 Жыл бұрын

    I lasted 30min into the interview. The interviewers' are so excited and involved they can't stop themselves from interrupting Charles every other minute. Please let the man speak.

  • @Genevieve4260
    @Genevieve4260 Жыл бұрын

    Charles is such a sweet man, and I wish him much success in his life! God bless him.

  • @uyanga3857
    @uyanga3857 Жыл бұрын

    1:50:00 let me clarify this part as a Mongolian. Mongolia is a democratic country which doesn’t deport north korean refugees or any other refugees back to their respective countries. If something we even help them to contact south korean embassy so that they can go there safely. In this part when he said “if they caught north koreans deep in south china, for example mongolia” i hope he was refering to inner mongolia (which is an autonomous region in china) BUT Mongolia, independent country is not part of China. And what a great story Charles. Happy for you that you got your freedom

  • @playlisttarmac

    @playlisttarmac

    Жыл бұрын

    Many of us non-Americans understand that there is Mongolia an indépendant country and inner Mongolia an area of China

  • @agaka6438

    @agaka6438

    10 ай бұрын

    I didn't know that as a non American but I did know Mongolia helps defectors by sending them to Sk so the story didn't add up there. Many thanks for clarification!

  • @user-jp2ic6dv1g
    @user-jp2ic6dv1g Жыл бұрын

    What a human being this men is!! Respect!

  • @IndigoRoses7
    @IndigoRoses7 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, let the guy tell his story. This was frustrating at times to watch...I'm glad he's an American citizen now and hopefully discovering his life goals and purpose

  • @sly3186
    @sly31862 жыл бұрын

    What a hard life!! His an amazing soul 💖 he truly is. A movie should be made about his life.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely

  • @timmistarr9800
    @timmistarr9800 Жыл бұрын

    This man is the real "Bad Boy". Bless 🙌 this young man.

  • @G0DLY11
    @G0DLY11 Жыл бұрын

    What a really nice guy I watched all of that the way he makes eye contact and is always smiling just amazes me the people who have been through the most terrible things are always the happiest glory to him I hope he has an amazing life what a guy ❤

  • @ILoveAnchovies334
    @ILoveAnchovies334 Жыл бұрын

    for all the crazy things Charlie went through and the extraordinary life he’s lived he is still just a normal down to earth guy.

  • @stevenkerstreven5600
    @stevenkerstreven560010 ай бұрын

    Now that's the meaning of intelligence to me. He picked up English astonishingly well. Intelligence is not Not memorizing something regurgitating it on a test and then forgetting it. That is the meaning of programming not intelligence. This guy is impressive for real.

  • @buffywinfree
    @buffywinfree Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing man...🙏🏼🥰 ty for sharing the story!!

  • @feliciadawnfranco
    @feliciadawnfranco Жыл бұрын

    I think this would have been a better show if you would have let him talk more instead of interrupting them.

  • @2judge1
    @2judge1 Жыл бұрын

    Hated when he kept interrupted his story with questions that he already spoken about. Even the guest got fustated by saying 'can i just tell my story'. Enjoyed the story telling, felt i was there in some parts.

  • @biohazard6020
    @biohazard60202 жыл бұрын

    Heavy dose of information about DPRK. Thank's guys!

  • @JOHNHSMITH2
    @JOHNHSMITH211 ай бұрын

    This guys awesome. Good job interviewing him. You acknowledged you interrupted him and i didnt hear any more interuptions personally. Excellent.

  • @user-th8xm7ru8d
    @user-th8xm7ru8d3 жыл бұрын

    If anyone's wondering, 장진 (長津/ChangJin), is the county where toughest battle of the Korean War was fought. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir) In English, it's called the "Battle of Chosin", because we didn't have enough Korean interpreters at the time, we used a lot of our Japanese Americans to act as translators (for several reasons: One of them, was prior to the war, Korea was a colony of Japan's where they had forced Koreans to learn and speak Japanese, and without much maps of Korea of our own, we had to utilize maps that the Japanese had drawn up.)

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the background :)

  • @violetsrayreikishop2

    @violetsrayreikishop2

    2 жыл бұрын

    North Korea also kidnapped people from different countries to teach them the language which is sickening.

  • @Urbanmyles93
    @Urbanmyles93 Жыл бұрын

    This story would have been much better if they started listening to him and stopped asking questions that he already answered…

  • @mamatrop
    @mamatrop Жыл бұрын

    I would be interested to see Charles and Yeonmi Park on an interview together. Her story shows what a "unconnected " family lives like.

  • @jadesx96

    @jadesx96

    Жыл бұрын

    I struggle with Yeonmi's narrative having watched this. I just came from her interview on this channel right before and she talks about stuff like NKs having no concept of emotions or love but Charles tells a very different story in terms of culture

  • @HungTran-dv5me

    @HungTran-dv5me

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeomi,exasgerates on her stories about her life in NK,50% of her stories are made up,and exasgerated..imo,but no doubt Life in NK,is hard and horrible for alot of their ppl.

  • @catherinedownie5824

    @catherinedownie5824

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t you think even within NK there can be different experiences and ways of life? I forget how old Yeonmi was when she escaped but I imagine peoples perspectives will be very different based on what their lives were like and how old they were when they left. Nothing is black and white even within the people of NK

  • @kaitlyn3066

    @kaitlyn3066

    10 ай бұрын

    They had different upbringing as well. He came from a family with political connections. His family was much better off than Yeonmis family (Still awful of course). Its the same thing as comparing somewhere like Malibu, to a poor part of New Mexico. Your lives are VASTLY different, despite being in the same country. Yeonmi was also a girl, rape is much less of an issue for men. Most of her horror stories have to do with her and her mother being trafficked. That's something he would not have to deal with since he is a boy. @@jadesx96

  • @theonlyconstantischange123

    @theonlyconstantischange123

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@HungTran-dv5me yea I believed in yeonmi 100% for years but just recently looked through some videos doing some critical journalism on her past. It's worth taking a listen because she's unfortunately taken up too much of the conversation while likely embellishing and dramatizing. It's hard to believe anything she says or said. Really enjoyed Charles' story, very down to earth and just a remarkable journey. Wish him nothing but success.

  • @dawndavies3652
    @dawndavies3652 Жыл бұрын

    Desperately wanted to hear his story but they cut him short in every single sentence. He never gets to finish what he’s saying. They interrupt his flow continuously. 😭

  • @wattz24
    @wattz243 жыл бұрын

    I'm 48m in, this is crazy. Great interview

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eddie!

  • @bethaniaaa
    @bethaniaaa9 ай бұрын

    My gosh the guy with pink shirt interrupting all the time I was listening as a podcast and had stop to leave this comment and realised now everyone thought the same… Charles couldn’t conclude one single thought without interrupting

  • @waybrenda
    @waybrenda Жыл бұрын

    I love love love this guy and his story! Best interview yet!!!!

  • @brandiwilliams7448
    @brandiwilliams7448 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you made it here so you can live your life your way. Blessings and love in your new life❤

  • @shifeevang6565
    @shifeevang65657 күн бұрын

    I really appreciate his honest answer to the guys when they asked if people should visit North Korea. Thank you for sharing his story!

  • @kalinanikolova052
    @kalinanikolova05210 ай бұрын

    We have SO MUCH to learn from him!!!

  • @Spyder22
    @Spyder22 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness the poor man must've thought "I escaped the north korean psychopathic regime, labor camps, torture interrogations, brainwashing and I am trying to tell my story to two 11 year old girls who find it funny to interrupt me every 2 seconds......gee....how wonderful I've given my time to be treated so well by these little gitls" 🙄🙄🙄 This is why I'm humiliated at how spoiled, selfish and ignorant our western society has truly become. We are so damn ungrateful and so rude! Thank you to this brave young man for sharing the most intimate parts of his life. There are sooooo many people listening and we appreciate this rare glimpse into a world we cannot fathom. You're an amazing courageous and unbelievably strong human being. Don't lose your kindness its unbelievable to see such joy after so much suffering May the Lord bless you and keep you all your days 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Tattooedgreenthumb
    @Tattooedgreenthumb Жыл бұрын

    This really helped me see a perspective I never think about. I imagine I'm considered middle class since I own my own home out right but I can't imagine the hardships.

  • @GrCent
    @GrCent10 ай бұрын

    I would SO hang out with this guy. Then, perhaps, I could simply sit back....sip some beers and learn what I couldn't in this interview.

  • @bubblychumchums2400
    @bubblychumchums24003 жыл бұрын

    🙏Charles goodluck to your dreams🙏 I can see you have big potential to reach whatever goals that is🙏

  • @julianac2143
    @julianac214310 ай бұрын

    Charles is such an amazing human being, his voice and attitude is just so heartwarming what an amazing, brave, an absolutely inspiring guy

  • @NaiNicole
    @NaiNicole Жыл бұрын

    I think I’ll watch Charles being interviewed elsewhere I couldn’t even finish this due to frustration cause wtf is with the interruptions? That’s not how you conduct interviews whether a podcast, radio show, tv interview etc. I wanted to learn about his story

  • @twelvesmylimit
    @twelvesmylimit3 жыл бұрын

    'Trying to get used to the racism.' That broke my heart. 😢

  • @ericl8471

    @ericl8471

    Жыл бұрын

    do you even listen to what he's saying?he meant different races not racism! did the 23 people that liked your comment even read your name?!?! what do you mean by 12 is my limit?

  • @twelvesmylimit

    @twelvesmylimit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ericl8471 I don't even remember what my comment was about, it was a year ago. As for my user name, it's a quote from my favourite TV series, 'Spaced' and is in reference to cups of tea. Where was your depraved mind going?

  • @lilblondebeautyyy

    @lilblondebeautyyy

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@twelvesmylimit I totally agree about the part when he's talking about racism. I am mixed race, I live in a very conservative red-state, where my life has been threatened by the extremely cowardice KKK, a few times. It really hits home when you hear someone else talk about how the racism was understandable but yet at the same time hurtful. Btw...seems as if ericl8471 is extremely envious of your name. What a weirdo for even asking how you came up with it🤦🤷

  • @twelvesmylimit

    @twelvesmylimit

    11 ай бұрын

    @@lilblondebeautyyy I'm so sorry you have to experience such hatred. I'll never understand it.

  • @lilblondebeautyyy

    @lilblondebeautyyy

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@twelvesmylimit... I don't get it either. I just don't understand how a person can be so heartless. The white superiority is way outta hand and it proves to be dangerous 😢

  • @harleyquinn2011
    @harleyquinn2011 Жыл бұрын

    '94 babys woot woot. Great interview thanks for the opportunity to learn and listen! Side note yall It *is* a podcast, not a one on one interview, it's a different Vibe. I just watched a one on one interview with Y Parks (not going to butcher her first name) and am enjoying this interview just as much. My #1 and really only podcast is Distractible which is 3 guys and the convo flows like this too.

  • @pajareee
    @pajareee2 жыл бұрын

    Best interview in the world 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! More in The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast feed.

  • @rayakurtoglu6296
    @rayakurtoglu6296 Жыл бұрын

    Everyone. Take a shot each time they cut off Mr. Charles

  • @ryanking3039
    @ryanking30395 ай бұрын

    I'm glad he appreciated the opportunity he got to come to the USA. we need more people like him to come over. Not a bunch of people that come in through the south border illegally without permission.

  • @toyasasmr
    @toyasasmr9 ай бұрын

    Charlie - "I seen a banana, and I bit it." Interrogator : "with the peel?" Charlie - "We arrived at my dad's house." Interrogator - "near the border?" Bruh. If you don't stop interrupting him with the unnecessary questions. Geesh 🤦🏿‍♀️

  • @CherieDeDieu
    @CherieDeDieu2 жыл бұрын

    Correction to interviewers; it's not about "connections" to live in Pyongyang, have a good job and live a good life. It's about the classes given by the government to individuals depending on their families' loyalty to the government....core, wavering, hostile and many sub classes.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is also about connections. You’re halfway there with the Songbun caste but the caste system is largely about connections and corruption.

  • @alli1012
    @alli1012 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video!! Very interesting and informative. I wish Charles can see South Korea or already has since he really was raised in Korean society.

  • @whereisthelove3739
    @whereisthelove373911 ай бұрын

    I am Arabic and when. I came here I also needed 2 years to open my ears and be able to follow through how American speak lol 🎉glad he is here now. But Iam also taking how many people did not succeed I am sorry for that life u went through I kind of cried I hope peace will be in the whole word

  • @andreatobin8112
    @andreatobin8112 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @pswank7
    @pswank72 жыл бұрын

    Dang, that interviewer kept interrupting with so many irrelevant questions! But I did enjoy the story itself.

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    2 жыл бұрын

    The questions kept the story going. That’s how interviews work. Thanks for watching!

  • @james660660

    @james660660

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow Charles was doing just fine on his own. You guys weren’t listening… fixating on your next questions instead, which in many instances he’d actually addressed. So many times you interrupted him for clarity which he’d already provided. This sentiment has been expressed many times in the comments, so thank you for interviewing Charles, but learn from the constructive feedback instead of telling us “that’s how interviews work.” If the guest stops talking, then go ahead and apply your “interview skills.” Charles even said at one point, “Let me tell my story.”

  • @holagataeang

    @holagataeang

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShow no, they really didn't. Charles was doing just fine keeping it going on his own without the endless questions btw. Most were completely pointless, and definitely not worth all the rude interruptions.

  • @TheJonathanNewton

    @TheJonathanNewton

    4 ай бұрын

    @@JordanHarbingerShowNo, these questions stopped the flow.

  • @ProgramasespiasNet
    @ProgramasespiasNet Жыл бұрын

    It was a good interview. He is one of the few defectors I've seen that thinks reunification will happen. It shows he is a true optimist.

  • @jay-boy7102
    @jay-boy7102 Жыл бұрын

    San Jose welcomes you with open arms Charlie Ryu!

  • @MrCruise212
    @MrCruise212 Жыл бұрын

    They messed up the flow of his story .. so hard to watch the interview. So many interruptions. Going to another channel to see if I can get a better interview of his story

  • @samanthaharrington8713
    @samanthaharrington8713 Жыл бұрын

    He said "I used to breath fear" 😥😭😥😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @theduke6174
    @theduke6174 Жыл бұрын

    I hate the way they tried to insert jokes and humour into his gory past, it's not something to make fun of. Americans...

  • @rozsheehy6146
    @rozsheehy6146 Жыл бұрын

    Serpenza and his buddy said to say HI!! From The China Show.... ✌🏼 They sent me to you and I'm glad they did!! New subscriber here!! HELLO!!! 😊

  • @chucknorris2266
    @chucknorris226610 ай бұрын

    Ive seen this whole interview and i don't see nothing wrong with the interviewers. They did a good job asking good question and keeping us the audience engaged.

  • @MrSouthmandan
    @MrSouthmandan3 жыл бұрын

    So I listened to the double podcast on this guy today. Cudos to the lucky guy

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening man

  • @danw331
    @danw3313 жыл бұрын

    HOW IS THIS NOT A FILM? Imagine it in a Life of Pi / Slumdog Millionaire / Babel style.

  • @violetsrayreikishop2

    @violetsrayreikishop2

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because of the discrepancies in it he gives so many conflicting dates and information it's not gonna be a film because it's not credible information. Just glad if he is from North Korea at least he has freedom now. He say his mom died in 2011 but he defected in 2008 it doesn't add up plus if his grandparents had money why the hell he didn't have sufficient shoes.

  • @free2beemee

    @free2beemee

    Жыл бұрын

    If the USA can’t make a film about Yeonmi Park’s story, then I won’t be expecting any about anyone else. Her story is beyond incredible as well as heartbreaking.

  • @free2beemee

    @free2beemee

    Жыл бұрын

    @@violetsrayreikishop2 He explained the dates about his mom and where and why he ended up there. Listening is important.

  • @princesszarahfrias161

    @princesszarahfrias161

    11 ай бұрын

    Up

  • @nl9490
    @nl9490 Жыл бұрын

    When you go through such a hunger, you’d do anything to eat what you find. In USA many of us are so privileged that we don’t know what hunger is. It’s called survivor mode to stay alive. He is in pain but I can sense he’s holding his tear. No time to cry but I feel so much love for this man. May God bless this gentleman and hope he find Jesus Christ so he can have the eternal life. Our life isn’t guaranteed but there is a way to get to eternal life…John 3:16/14:6…❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @chucknorris2266
    @chucknorris226610 ай бұрын

    Great interview. Very engaging

  • @anthonyhill5058
    @anthonyhill50583 жыл бұрын

    Just let the guy tell his story, stop the constant interpretations...

  • @JordanHarbingerShow

    @JordanHarbingerShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    The podcast feed has the uninterrupted interview. thanks for watching.

  • @hasselnttper3730
    @hasselnttper3730 Жыл бұрын

    God must've blessed this man. From what I've gathered about Communist China, people generally don't go out of their way to help strangers, especially if it means risking one's own freedom or well-being in some way (like helping a North Korean defector). Miracles are real, and this is it. It fills my heart with joy, knowing how he cried out to the Lord in his darkest hour. It is similar to one of my favorite psalms, Psalm 118: "I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me. It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in princes." ☦✝

  • @user-vh5vu2um7e
    @user-vh5vu2um7e Жыл бұрын

    This guy is telling and incredible story and the interviewer can't shut up. It's not about you Dude!

  • @hnmbvb4703
    @hnmbvb47037 ай бұрын

    Charles is so charming and charismatic! Great interview!!

  • @SeekAfterGod
    @SeekAfterGod Жыл бұрын

    what a blessing to have you be here with us in America

  • @TylerThomas
    @TylerThomas9 ай бұрын

    Let the dude tell his story! Oh my goodness. You repeat exactly what he just said to confirm

  • @dr.rockzo
    @dr.rockzo2 жыл бұрын

    Inchon, Korea 1950. I was the best cook Uncle Sam ever saw, slinging hash for the Fighting 103rd. As we marched north, our supply lines were getting thin. One day a couple of GIs found a crate, inside were six hundred pounds of prime Texas steer. At least it once was prime. The Use date was three weeks past, but I was arrogant, I was brash, I thought if I used just the right spices, cooked it long enough...I went too far. I over seasoned it. Men were keeling over all around me. I can still hear the retching, the screaming. I sent sixteen of my own men to the latrines that night. They were just boys. Bobby Colby all that kid wanted to do was go home. Well he went home alright, with a crater in his colon the size of a cutlet. Had to sit him on a cork the eighteen-hour flight home! Anyway....we delivered the bomb and I'll never touch a spatula again!!