🇰🇵 Thae Yong-ho: Interview with a North Korean defector l 101 East

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Thae Yong-ho, the former North Korean deputy ambassador to the UK, defected to South Korea with his family in 2016. He remains the highest-ranking diplomat ever to defect from North Korea.
In an interview with 101 East reporter Mary Ann Jolley in Seoul, he gives rare insights into the inner workings of the Kim Jong-un regime. Thae believes that a people's revolution will one day bring an end to the Kim family's dynastic rule.
The family members of defectors are often targeted by the North Korean regime.
Thae reveals that he does not know the fate of his siblings. "Even though I am physically and mentally free in South Korea, I still can't get rid of this nightmare of my family members," he says.
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  • @noikzgt9062
    @noikzgt90624 жыл бұрын

    People complaining about his english, come back complaining when you can speak fluent korean

  • @ingamesniperr

    @ingamesniperr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats deep

  • @docholladay7638

    @docholladay7638

    4 жыл бұрын

    His English is fantastic

  • @asvpxtati

    @asvpxtati

    4 жыл бұрын

    THIS!!!

  • @IslandBoy-nk7mv

    @IslandBoy-nk7mv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said...

  • @wendywu2199

    @wendywu2199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Noikz GT agree! People here in Canada criticize that my words are too precise...I took it as a negative comment.and I said to him that English is my third language. Comment on my language when you can speak a fluent language other than your only language English which you live with for 48yr ...

  • @Supermesoawesom
    @Supermesoawesom4 жыл бұрын

    Man is sharing his life experience about escaping an oppressive government and all people can focus on is how well he speaks English

  • @simon7107

    @simon7107

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think people are just fascinated given the fact how incredibly isolated North Korea is from the rest of the world and how isolated and unaware of the world around them North Koreans typically grow up. So it's just really weird to see a North Korean defector giving an interview in fluent English.

  • @EnergeticQuotes

    @EnergeticQuotes

    3 жыл бұрын

    People are stupid that’s why. They aren’t smart enough to get the point. So negative and hateful. They are miserable people

  • @axela4606

    @axela4606

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but he should have done the interview in korean with subtitles thereby we could better understand his story

  • @anthonycombe6019

    @anthonycombe6019

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Minimal z

  • @freddie792

    @freddie792

    3 жыл бұрын

    He was a diplomat, considered ok for me

  • @eleigh0920
    @eleigh09205 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the most informative interviews on North Korea I have ever heard. Fantastic piece

  • @sarbazabdalkarim7008

    @sarbazabdalkarim7008

    5 жыл бұрын

    The excellent comment I have read. People should listen to get the information not criticizing him for the way he speaks in English, I am also not English native speaker and I make mistakes during talking or writing. Keep up the inspiring comments.

  • @aryaman4250

    @aryaman4250

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, you know.

  • @highfrequency8234
    @highfrequency82346 жыл бұрын

    He's a lot more articulate than a lot of native speakers that I know.

  • @madartzgraphics2019

    @madartzgraphics2019

    4 жыл бұрын

    don't forget he's a former DPRK diplomat.

  • @kennethnugent8255

    @kennethnugent8255

    4 жыл бұрын

    he speaks better english than any rapper i ever heard

  • @fritsdusois8108

    @fritsdusois8108

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kennethnugent8255 Marshall Mathers?

  • @abidhasan5721

    @abidhasan5721

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You know!

  • @xencyp6528

    @xencyp6528

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree.. the other ones are not so clear because of thick accent

  • @Gabriel-lm7jw
    @Gabriel-lm7jw6 жыл бұрын

    This man is courageous, thoughtful, intelligent and intellectually honest. I wish more government officials around the world could be more like him.

  • @juliang7807

    @juliang7807

    4 жыл бұрын

    So do I.

  • @EdvardBolaasMusic

    @EdvardBolaasMusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    you know.

  • @CopyrightDraco

    @CopyrightDraco

    4 жыл бұрын

    Also has strong ideals and really cares about his home country. Meanwhile north Koreans treat people who starve and torture them as gods.

  • @willwalkforal

    @willwalkforal

    4 жыл бұрын

    It took him to quit being a government official ;)

  • @MyGenericYTC

    @MyGenericYTC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thae Yong-ho should be next President of the Republic Of Korea (South).

  • @gokaren420
    @gokaren4204 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe some commenters are complaining about the YOU KNOW in the conversation......focus on the importance of the information

  • @hauntedstory3791

    @hauntedstory3791

    4 жыл бұрын

    Some people don't care about the information , they find out mistake

  • @andreweasternman8788

    @andreweasternman8788

    4 жыл бұрын

    Weeeelll, uuuhhh, you know, are you uuuuuhhh sure that uuuuuhhh, you know, it isssss uuuuuhhh really uuuuh, you know, it is important to uuummm uuuhhh you know uuummm... bring that up?

  • @benpikulski5248

    @benpikulski5248

    4 жыл бұрын

    its not polite to say you know you ask questions because you dont know same as saying i know i know when you dont know

  • @simon7107

    @simon7107

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@benpikulski5248 A lot of native speakers use "you know" as a sentence filler in the same way as "uhm" or "like". He is actually very eleborate in his speech for a non-native speaker with perfect grammar and a wide vocabulary, he just uses "you know" a lot because he needs a bit more time to string together sentences as English probably doesn't come as natural to him as his native tongue. He's definitely not inpolite as you suggested.....

  • @BoundInChains

    @BoundInChains

    4 жыл бұрын

    Juvenile mindset they all have.

  • @cliffordsantillan6046
    @cliffordsantillan60464 жыл бұрын

    I was pretty surprised by his voice and accent. His English speaking accent and grammar is pretty good.

  • @dannywilliams3551

    @dannywilliams3551

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes very good 👍

  • @mufcsupporter1

    @mufcsupporter1

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was his vocabulary that impressed me

  • @EmilyElizabethxox
    @EmilyElizabethxox6 жыл бұрын

    English isn't his first language, he probably says "you know" when he's trying to think of the correct words to say like saying "uhh". You guys are too critical.😂 This is a clear, facinating account of someone in direct contact with the upper government management and how they've made a deliberate effort to keep the dictatoral status quo.

  • @thechangingman3763

    @thechangingman3763

    6 жыл бұрын

    Emily Elizabeth agreed! He probably picked up the phrase “you know” in the uk because we say it a lot lol.

  • @harrypoosie3035

    @harrypoosie3035

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m like brooooo stfuuu lol

  • @mrstrdknmabalz1412

    @mrstrdknmabalz1412

    5 жыл бұрын

    hahaha. yeah.

  • @trishbaum6364

    @trishbaum6364

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right, People are very critical. I cant speak the language where hes from. Im horrible at it because i want to replace each word I say in a phrase. And Spanish switches the dilect around. Its too complicated.😂 im an over thinker and analyze it. Hes very strong and brave. I hope he stays safe.

  • @ianhenson724

    @ianhenson724

    4 жыл бұрын

    xx

  • @lian3748
    @lian37486 жыл бұрын

    HE speak well for the language that wasnt his native!

  • @moreshige

    @moreshige

    6 жыл бұрын

    That's because he was the former North Korean diplomat to the UK

  • @michaelsmithmj

    @michaelsmithmj

    4 жыл бұрын

    And YOU must fight for HONOR in Japan!

  • @NewRepublicMapper

    @NewRepublicMapper

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@moreshige also he studied in Pyongyang University of Foreign Study

  • @Elena-mz7we

    @Elena-mz7we

    3 жыл бұрын

    He speakS))

  • @Moss_piglets

    @Moss_piglets

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those who are wealthy or part of the Elite do learn English. High ranking officials are taught other languages too. How else can they communicate if they only speak Korean?

  • @pagandeva2000
    @pagandeva20004 жыл бұрын

    This is a brave man who expresses himself very well. And he articulates his story so many more can understand the problem with North Korea

  • @smoothandbold
    @smoothandbold6 жыл бұрын

    I do this is Portuguese, too...I unknowingly tack "sabe" or "you know" onto the end of phrases to gain a second to think of a word and loosen myself up. Remembering little bouncy verbal tics like that would help my fluency by keeping me grounded in the rhythms of speaking out loud, instead of getting lost in the conjugation tables in my head...but, sometimes I would fixate on just one of those phrases and it would start to sound weird. I feel you, Yong-ho. Your English on point, bro. Thanks so much for risking your life to bring us these incredible insights.

  • @jennymisteqq695

    @jennymisteqq695

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry, Americans do it too and for the same reasons.

  • @cthomas7129

    @cthomas7129

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's just nerves coupled with English as a second language. He's picking his words well, like a diplomat.

  • @panickedjerzeegrl7622

    @panickedjerzeegrl7622

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very well said, ty.

  • @TheGaguur
    @TheGaguur7 жыл бұрын

    Thae Yong-ho has done multiple interviews on Arirang TV youtube channel. His words seemed consistent. For those who despise his decision of leaving his family in North Korea, first of all, it's not an easy decision; secondly, he's apparently doing it for a greater good of his people, not for himself.

  • @nguyenlong7663

    @nguyenlong7663

    6 жыл бұрын

    He did not actually leave his family, he took them with him

  • @jessepopov6413

    @jessepopov6413

    6 жыл бұрын

    why do hou think he left his family xd he took his wife n children w them after he convinced NKorea to let him take em to the UK

  • @eggy991

    @eggy991

    6 жыл бұрын

    nguyen long lmao u guys clearly did not watch the full video, he said his family as in his sister and brother, he only took his wife and children.

  • @norml6874

    @norml6874

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jesse Popov they didn't mean his immediate family. He means his siblings and other relatives

  • @GetUnwoke

    @GetUnwoke

    4 жыл бұрын

    These guys clearly don't know the 3 generation imprisonment rule where if you betray your country in any way 3 generations of your family are sent to the gulag.

  • @hughmungus5529
    @hughmungus55297 жыл бұрын

    apart from saying "you know" for a thousand times he speaks perfect english

  • @WXKFA

    @WXKFA

    5 жыл бұрын

    you know, that's rude and you know what, pauses or "you knows" are way better alternative to heavy accents

  • @raymondhsu6407

    @raymondhsu6407

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey it’s how all the kids talk these days

  • @jennymisteqq695

    @jennymisteqq695

    5 жыл бұрын

    Are you kidding me? We say y’know just as much as he does. Where do you think he learned it? They don’t teach you that in class.

  • @lloydbaltazar1095

    @lloydbaltazar1095

    5 жыл бұрын

    WXKFA WTF I’m an American and I always say “you know” in my sentences. Ya know what I’m saying?

  • @sanyone1659

    @sanyone1659

    5 жыл бұрын

    you know , you stole my coment , you know.....

  • @Joe-oq5kd
    @Joe-oq5kd5 жыл бұрын

    More people are focusing on his "you knows" rather than his first hand opinions about the regime. It's really interesting to know the opinions of someone who was there. His English seems to be practically native level in terms of ability to communicate and understand.

  • @S24W2
    @S24W24 жыл бұрын

    I think his English is actually quite good! He understands every question asked of him, his vocabulary is excellent, so anyone complaining about his English hasn't a brain in their heads! Give the man a break, He's Korean, yet he learned English and is making a great effort in my opinion.

  • @christopherbriscoe8665
    @christopherbriscoe86654 жыл бұрын

    For those who are criticising his use of "You know.." It looks, to me that he says "You know" not because he lacks articulation in English but because he genuinely wants to convey to his hearer that he appreciates that they are intelligent enough to already know the information he is giving. In other words it's a mark of respect. "You know" is used commonly by native speakers and it's way better than "erh" or "eh. 2. Point: Did anyone notice that in the question from the interviewer: Do you think a compromise would work - do you think it will stop this nuclear program? In the answer Mr. Thae gave was misinterpreted on the last word of the subtitles of that answer - please listen again anyone who has a good ear. For me, the last word was "trap" not "threat". Mr. Thae said".....So that is really a dangerous trap." - not "threat". To the Interviewer: Please next time, don't state the obvious in almost every question you ask. For example, "You defected, I guess to find freedom......." Do you think he defected because he wanted to listen to K-POP?

  • @leandradozier968

    @leandradozier968

    2 жыл бұрын

    When he defected he also had to make some extremely difficult decisions, like his family being locked away and being possibly caught and sent back and having to live in a society that’s the opposite from how he once did. With freedoms comes great responsibility. His freedom isn’t absolute, there was sacrifice.

  • @ajones363

    @ajones363

    Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see whether the people who criticize his use of "You know" use "You know" when they talk or some other such word.

  • @bitcointechboy9910

    @bitcointechboy9910

    10 ай бұрын

    Did you ever think he defected because he didn’t want to support a government built on pure lies?

  • @dsgrbrowne1
    @dsgrbrowne13 жыл бұрын

    People need to protect this man. I hope he is still alive after what he said.

  • @andrewpark5757

    @andrewpark5757

    3 жыл бұрын

    He is alive and doing very well. He's a member of South Korean parliament now

  • @ScottBrady06
    @ScottBrady065 жыл бұрын

    Yes, he says “you know” a lot but he has a very advanced vocabulary that even most native speakers don’t have any idea on.

  • @trollloloololooo

    @trollloloololooo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, sounds more like a brit.

  • @phongtu1727

    @phongtu1727

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree , his vocabulary is very precise.

  • @jamesgray7301
    @jamesgray73015 жыл бұрын

    I am a language teacher, and to those of you who criticize his English, let me tell you that he speaks better than most natives (certainly better than most Americans and Australians) and I am sure that your Korean (or any foreign language for that matter) skills are non-existent. In fact, this was among his first interviews in English about this sensitive topic. There is another interview on Asian Boss where he speaks very very well, without "saying you know a thousand times" (or should I say "de o mie de ori" Tudor Costache?). So please, stop criticizing, he reads more than most of you, whose only contact with English is probably the 3 or 4 incoherent sentences that your friends post on their Facebook accounts.

  • @norml6874

    @norml6874

    4 жыл бұрын

    james gray why use excessive exaggeration to make your point? Anyone who’s first language is English will speak better. He is speaking very well though.

  • @rudraroy1311

    @rudraroy1311

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly people in the comment section are posting garbage of how bad or good his english is. Rather they should be focusing on the efforts he made to escape himself and his family out of that hellhole.

  • @repardation7409

    @repardation7409

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am assuming you are english

  • @ivafrosh7675

    @ivafrosh7675

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think people are not doubting his ability to speak English but the 'you know' after every second word is quite annoying to me too and I do speak three different languages besides my native language. It is interesting and very strange he developed this in a second language, I have never heard someone use so many filler words 🤔

  • @SA_.377

    @SA_.377

    4 жыл бұрын

    To all those carping, he did not give this interview to win an elocution contest. His message is important for the world to hear.

  • @superswiftest
    @superswiftest5 жыл бұрын

    very talented man , he knows the internal network and stuffs in his country , well respected !!!

  • @jonsnow-nk8th
    @jonsnow-nk8th6 жыл бұрын

    Clearly This man has has a very good point...North korean are sufferring to much for a very long time..

  • @jonsnow-nk8th

    @jonsnow-nk8th

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lol! what's wrong with that?

  • @Eyosias369

    @Eyosias369

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leonard Grabsky there starving and they had no freedom

  • @4996Utube
    @4996Utube4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been listening to his interviews lately and more and more I hear I find it that he is so intelligent and wise. So glad he is one of us and so bad so sad for NK. Thank you 태영호공사님. 존경합니다 for your courageous decisions you made for you and your wife & two sons. You are very brave!

  • @lauryn2868
    @lauryn28683 жыл бұрын

    When he says you know it’s actually comforting

  • @bentromnes7865
    @bentromnes78656 жыл бұрын

    After listening to many of his interviews, Mr Thae Yong-Ho comes across as a very wise and intelligent man. My hope is that the Kim regime will be eliminated and that Mr Thae be installed as the interim leader until normalcy is restored for those poor people of North Korea.

  • @avrahamvidal4255

    @avrahamvidal4255

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bent Romnes I Hope For That Too, And For North Korea 🇰🇵 To Be Reunified With South Korea 🇰🇷, Under The South Korean Government Eventually

  • @henkdegroot5872

    @henkdegroot5872

    3 жыл бұрын

    I fully agree with the remarks of Bent Romnes and I hope for the sake of the people of the DPRK that the last "purge" will be directed towards the notorious criminal Kim-regime to wipe them out from the face of the world! After that is achieved this GENTLEMAN must be given the opportunity to return to his country. Furthermore, I guess some sort of a Marshall Plan should be organized to the suffering people of this country. From the bottom of my heart I say: Mr.Thae Yong-Ho for president!!!

  • @a.walters123

    @a.walters123

    2 жыл бұрын

    💯 I completely agree. This man is far more fit, intelligent, and diplomatic to run the country of NK compared to that chubby, spoiled heir (Kim Jong)

  • @shanatinnin339
    @shanatinnin3394 жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview and he was very articulate. Thanks for sharing.

  • @anwitmondal6417
    @anwitmondal64173 жыл бұрын

    How in the world does this not have more views ?

  • @supretami
    @supretami7 жыл бұрын

    Please stay safe Mr. Thae. Wish you and your all the best and all the happiness in this world. You are a brave and wise man.

  • @edgarw5872
    @edgarw58726 жыл бұрын

    thank you guys for this interview

  • @hiroprotagonist921
    @hiroprotagonist9213 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this guy speak for ages, he is very articulate, surprised about these complaints honestly

  • @misskim6362
    @misskim6362 Жыл бұрын

    I love this man his eloquence and sense of purpose in life is so inspirational.

  • @feverpitchxx
    @feverpitchxx5 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Thae had a number of interviews with South Korean media and there was one sentence he said and it completely touched my heart. His son said to his father: "dad, can we access to the internet freely and watch movies whatever we want?"

  • @jennymisteqq695

    @jennymisteqq695

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why would THAT touch your heart.

  • @loreleiramirez2798

    @loreleiramirez2798

    4 жыл бұрын

    jenny misteqq Imagine. In NK, all of their movements were monitored plus they really don’t have access to the internet as freely as the people living outside of NK. Poor kid had to stay alert when they were still in NK and the scars left are still evident.

  • @repardation7409

    @repardation7409

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@loreleiramirez2798 everyone has free access to the intranet on dprk, maybe you are talking about china?

  • @porkbellyism

    @porkbellyism

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@repardation7409 inTRAnet and inTERnet are completely different. It is completely restricted and barely any information there.

  • @repardation7409

    @repardation7409

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@porkbellyism yes i am well aware, if you have the cash anything is possible! unrestricted internet is available but very costly. Also most intranets are updated with the latest info.

  • @ahaaaaaaaaa
    @ahaaaaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

    He offers such an important point of view.

  • @crimson6172
    @crimson61726 жыл бұрын

    31:39 YES, CORRECT! There has been a lot of talks lately about the reunification of the North and the South but the reality is that the first thing that must be done for the betterment of North Korea is to eliminate the Kim regime. That should be the first step that everyone must talk about, how to destroy the current dictator. Forget everything else at this point.

  • @Bozbaby103

    @Bozbaby103

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately the dictator believes he and his form of government are in the right and South Korea's is in the wrong.

  • @riza262
    @riza2622 жыл бұрын

    His really diplomat the way he delivered his speech the way he answer consistently

  • @troycooper7180
    @troycooper71803 жыл бұрын

    Excellent guest and excellent interview!!! 👍🏼 *Even after 3+ years this interview ROCKS!

  • @kadey90
    @kadey904 жыл бұрын

    Best interview i've seen so far..very informative wow!

  • @andrewporlares3772
    @andrewporlares37727 жыл бұрын

    This is glorious... First time seeing a North Korean speaking English

  • @lildaffy1695

    @lildaffy1695

    6 жыл бұрын

    ZoomGaming Well you know...

  • @KonradofKrakow

    @KonradofKrakow

    6 жыл бұрын

    There are many others, that thught themselves to speak English once they defected. However, this is the first time I listen to such a high-level North Korean speak English.

  • @espanolistasocial6999

    @espanolistasocial6999

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KonradofKrakow English is taught in North Korea actually, along with the rest of languages

  • @hankbridges5055

    @hankbridges5055

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are minders in North Korea that speak English for tourists.

  • @kimcheezy3433

    @kimcheezy3433

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@espanolistasocial6999 No it's not standard to be taught English in North Korea. It is only for high-level children of people in higher ranks of the Worker's Party or people selected to take on jobs where a foreign language is needed. Children in Pyongyang would be the only ones with the possibility of being taught some English. The North Korean government doesn't want their citizens speaking different languages. Different languages introduce you to different cultures and ways of thinking, it allows more open communication to foreigners or understanding foreign media. The North Korean regime relies upon an ignorant populace.

  • @rehan-ci1tk
    @rehan-ci1tk4 жыл бұрын

    I can hear his British accent sometimes.

  • @KBKim-jt6uj

    @KBKim-jt6uj

    3 жыл бұрын

    He was diplomat of N.Korea in UK

  • @davidjenkins6626

    @davidjenkins6626

    3 жыл бұрын

    What?

  • @suniltambe1
    @suniltambe14 жыл бұрын

    One of the very best interviews I came across from a north Korean defector ever, I appreciate that.

  • @rosemaryross2100
    @rosemaryross21005 жыл бұрын

    Idk I love the way he talks especially with his accent, perfect English to me:)

  • @nurulidiany6827
    @nurulidiany68277 жыл бұрын

    he executed his own uncle bcs he's refuse to have a change! this man is dangerous! those type of man couldn't have nuclear power in his hand!

  • @FirstnameLastname-pe3ky

    @FirstnameLastname-pe3ky

    4 жыл бұрын

    wait, you think a man who runs the sickest torture and concentration death camps in existence today in the world, who literally murders millions of people in his country is dangerous? You don't say?

  • @JessicaGarcia-xf9wr

    @JessicaGarcia-xf9wr

    3 жыл бұрын

    He also killed his newly born daughter because it wasn’t a son as he wanted! Luckily the 2nd try came out to be a son. Just shows how ruthless he is

  • @Jsarson1976

    @Jsarson1976

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr where you get that information from?

  • @deepideepi1017
    @deepideepi10174 жыл бұрын

    wow his english is really good! i am not a korean, yet my English is not as good as his!! his body language itself shows how highly educated person he is and his level of world knowledge! Really hats off to his courage for openly speaking about the truth of North korea! i wish he is safe in south korea and all the north Koreans one day are able to breath the freedom like him!

  • @user-ye7lp9lg1c

    @user-ye7lp9lg1c

    2 жыл бұрын

    You know

  • @smilesagborjr62
    @smilesagborjr624 жыл бұрын

    Well done. 👏👏👏 . Thanks for this rare inside intel.

  • @sherrymac1336
    @sherrymac13363 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Insightful.

  • @ytcarol
    @ytcarol4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview, and the interviewer as well. Good in-depth questions.

  • @samflanagan77

    @samflanagan77

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well done.

  • @candaceswan8738
    @candaceswan87384 жыл бұрын

    How does Kim jung ug sleep at night. I’m amazed by his ruthless disregard for human rights. my prayers and condolences to north Korea’s people

  • @busymama8537
    @busymama8537 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview. What an articulate, intelligent man. He is the type of leader North Korea could use. I hope he has found success and fulfillment in his new life.

  • @bootsy70
    @bootsy704 жыл бұрын

    Bless Your Courage Thae Yong-ho. I Pray For Your Safety, And That Of The Family You Had To Leave Behind.

  • @wrdna58
    @wrdna587 жыл бұрын

    I don't see the point of doubting the veracity of this interview, making up conspiracy theories about it or doubting this person is who he says he is.

  • @xasianxassassinx7838

    @xasianxassassinx7838

    7 жыл бұрын

    wrdna58 he's an actual defector, I read about him

  • @shouvahjeetchakravarti6843

    @shouvahjeetchakravarti6843

    6 жыл бұрын

    Seriously? Any proof?

  • @kshitijjhalak1939

    @kshitijjhalak1939

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Subhajeet No point in asking for proof. He is a conspiracy theorist; conspiracy theorist have answers to all the questions in the world except for "What's your source ?". We should deport all these dumbasses to North Korea.

  • @marialuke2116

    @marialuke2116

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Juan Martinez You sure sound like you watch Pyeongyang news.

  • @JSkyGemini

    @JSkyGemini

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rythnuhh You are a pathetic individual. Go look in a mirror and rethink your ugliness.

  • @eunicederenne6098
    @eunicederenne60984 жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview and insightful from an intelligent and courageous man. I pray he lives in complete freedom. I hope his NK people will be free from that cruel dictatorship.

  • @skcunanan09
    @skcunanan094 жыл бұрын

    great interview.. very informative 👍🏻

  • @joseluispcr
    @joseluispcr2 жыл бұрын

    this is one of the best channels in the world

  • @TheSokolee
    @TheSokolee4 жыл бұрын

    No South Koreans has this level of English skill even though they’re learning and practicing English for life long...Great interview

  • @dectel257
    @dectel2574 жыл бұрын

    Good for you and your family. I pray it won’t be long you’ll hear from your siblings.

  • @fourleafedclover974
    @fourleafedclover9744 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview, good questions and Mr. Thae Yong-ho has smart and objective answers...

  • @nicheeify
    @nicheeify4 жыл бұрын

    His English is perfect and so articulate considering it’s not his first language! May you live a fulfilling life! I Salute you!

  • @Hillary_Official_1
    @Hillary_Official_15 жыл бұрын

    Man he has said "You know" so many times now and he is a very brave and intelligent man and hope he stays safe forever

  • @davidgao5351
    @davidgao53517 жыл бұрын

    1.25 or 1.5 is the perfect speed for this video.

  • @jaymorningstar3650

    @jaymorningstar3650

    6 жыл бұрын

    David Gao OMG, you are so right. heck. i chose 1.25x

  • @darkcaribou

    @darkcaribou

    6 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU !!!

  • @rugvedmahamuni7247

    @rugvedmahamuni7247

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thx

  • @johndoe4724

    @johndoe4724

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Wurfenkopf
    @Wurfenkopf5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to AlJazeera English for publishing this!

  • @radio22king
    @radio22king4 жыл бұрын

    What a refreshing interview. I wish all media and reporters conducted their questions in a non bias and non agenda format. After all we want the truth of what the person interviewed is saying right? No interruptions or contradictions. A total breath of fresh air from MSNBC CNN etc...

  • @susandowney2243
    @susandowney22434 жыл бұрын

    What an exceptional man!!..it's now January, 2020..I do hope this man and his family is thriving and safe, this day. This interview cemented a bigger understanding of the political/people of North Korea..it does take a body of people to make a stand because'Enough is enough!'..and brutality, mind control and fear cannot be a choice for their lives, there's such a thing called the joy of life..we are gifted life, it is not the command of a single human being to snuff that joy, that life out..

  • @jasonshih3633

    @jasonshih3633

    9 ай бұрын

    Take a look at r/communism and r/socialism and you will see just how many people are defending North Korea and actually believing it’s a Paradise

  • @susandowney2243

    @susandowney2243

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jasonshih3633 Then, unquestionably, they have a warped sense of right and wrong...

  • @jasonshih3633

    @jasonshih3633

    9 ай бұрын

    @@susandowney2243 well, they say that theres no proof that Kim Jong Un is abusing his powers, and even if there is proof, they claim its from unreliable sources and that they cannot be trusted. Its like absolute conspiracy theorists

  • @nomore__5372
    @nomore__53726 жыл бұрын

    I like his "you know"

  • @jessielemon2477
    @jessielemon2477 Жыл бұрын

    What a hopeful and strong man❤

  • @Princess15732
    @Princess157324 жыл бұрын

    he has very knowledgeable about KIM JUNG UN and his regime. he seems to be a wonderful person whose ideas must be used

  • @awbinn3377
    @awbinn33774 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. I've read & watched loads of things about North Korea. The only thing that must have been killing him from the inside is the fact that he must be well aware of what has been done to his relatives after he ran away.

  • @phongtu1727
    @phongtu17274 жыл бұрын

    You know , he is very intelligent , his english is very good in vocabulary , you know , he just becomes a member of South Korea Parliament today , you know ... Congratulation to him !!

  • @andrew51723
    @andrew517234 жыл бұрын

    my right ear loved this

  • @autumnstar7346
    @autumnstar73464 жыл бұрын

    He’s speaking very well. I don’t know what people are complaining about. He’s very articulate.

  • @IOU1080
    @IOU10803 жыл бұрын

    English is not my first language and I remember, before i became fully fluent, that i needed the "uhh" and the "you know" or in my case "like", because that helped me organize my ideas in the proper order to say it in English. It is hard to think in one language and speak another. Once I started to think in English my native language started to sound awkward, because i had to reorganize everything in my mind to say it properly. So the man needs his "uuuh" and "you know" to say things properly, especially in an interview setting.

  • @joysonjoy.p6294
    @joysonjoy.p62946 жыл бұрын

    Apart from the you know you know, all the answers and reply are very clear and meaningful.

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen16 жыл бұрын

    This was an enlightening interview, but I wish the questions had been lead more by the direction of the discussion.

  • @ankitharao2135
    @ankitharao21353 жыл бұрын

    It clearly shows that he is choosing his words wisely and very carefully. Thinking of his family back in North Korea

  • @WaaDoku
    @WaaDoku6 жыл бұрын

    A true hero. Let's all hope for a soon-to-be reunification. 힘내, 한민족!

  • @edgardoreynaldi6215
    @edgardoreynaldi62157 жыл бұрын

    She should have said: NO, I DON'T KNOW!

  • @denizmetint.462

    @denizmetint.462

    6 жыл бұрын

    Edgardo Same

  • @JSkyGemini

    @JSkyGemini

    5 жыл бұрын

    Get a grip. Can you speak Korean?

  • @norml6874

    @norml6874

    4 жыл бұрын

    Edgardo Reynaldi when your fluently speaking Korean feel free to pass judgment

  • @robertarivas7113
    @robertarivas71134 жыл бұрын

    YOU very well informed us....new knowledge. Thank you, Sir.

  • @christa9985
    @christa99854 жыл бұрын

    This guy that defected from Korea very smart I learned a lot from him and wish there were more videos like this God bless him keep his family safe we need to really demolish the higher-ranked IRS and that country and try to get somebody in there that'll run that country and free the people.

  • @jinscosmos3706
    @jinscosmos37064 жыл бұрын

    Im so sad for him 🥺 he basically sacrificed his family for the sake of his countrymen, for the change, for a better future 😭

  • @CodeBoxDE
    @CodeBoxDE7 жыл бұрын

    this guy rly is awesome and i trust his words to be hohnest. i hope we will see a new NK in a few years.

  • @davidjenkins6626

    @davidjenkins6626

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well it’s been 3 yrs from your statement and nothing has changed

  • @thewing331
    @thewing331 Жыл бұрын

    I can see why they would be concerned about his defection as he is a very smart guy and a great speaker. He explained everything exceptionally.

  • @rohlupuii8653
    @rohlupuii86534 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to the man.. Very capable and intelligent ..

  • @catlover4357
    @catlover43574 жыл бұрын

    Although Mr. Yeongho Tae was a diplomat of north Korea, he suggests freedom and democracy. I believe he will be a hero to work for freedom of the Korea Peninsul and I hope unification led by freedom. 태영호 공사님 저는 비록 서울 강남에 거주하지는 않지만 대한민국의 한 국민으로서 큰 일을 해내시리라 믿습니다. 고난과 역경 가운데에 성장한 나라가 대한민국 입니다. 그래서 대한민국은 매우 특별한 나라입니다. 태공사님의 뒤에 걸려있는 태극기를 보니 마음이 설렙니다.

  • @tseringbasnyet3355
    @tseringbasnyet33557 жыл бұрын

    Democracy be prevail soon in North Korea !! Free people's from evil regime !! I wish and pray for his safety !!!

  • @0.1.feb.

    @0.1.feb.

    5 жыл бұрын

    May God bless Kim Jong Un and his regime!

  • @norml6874

    @norml6874

    4 жыл бұрын

    김태진 juche should bless him 😂 self reliance remember

  • @daimar40esmeralda
    @daimar40esmeralda4 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING interview, I loved it. but make yourself a favor and watch it in 1.25 accelerated speed, this way it'll come out much more natural. Maybe he's just too nervous.

  • @MinotaurvsCyclops

    @MinotaurvsCyclops

    4 жыл бұрын

    1.5 good too

  • @daisyriepenaflorida1944
    @daisyriepenaflorida19444 жыл бұрын

    Give a Oppa to Thae Yong-ho,who sucessfully elected as the member of National Assembly of South Korea...Congratulations from the Philippines

  • @bonnierussell7824
    @bonnierussell78245 жыл бұрын

    We all like to complain about how bad our lives are, but watching this makes you realize how lucky we are. I can't even imagine how bad things are there for so many people. God help them.

  • @nemo6063

    @nemo6063

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leonard Grabsky because unlike North Korea, Indians actually have a chance to work and leave the country

  • @TheKR0719
    @TheKR07197 жыл бұрын

    you know.....

  • @alexchan7228

    @alexchan7228

    7 жыл бұрын

    no, i don't know.

  • @KosukiFire

    @KosukiFire

    6 жыл бұрын

    karan rao No, know, know what?

  • @naomisdeshit

    @naomisdeshit

    6 жыл бұрын

    Everytime he says "you know", you have to take a shot :p

  • @kellyhe3012

    @kellyhe3012

    6 жыл бұрын

    but do you know?

  • @cheryllim8263

    @cheryllim8263

    6 жыл бұрын

    karan rao hi

  • @QUEENIEJOYSTEVEN
    @QUEENIEJOYSTEVEN4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoying his words YOU KNOW because it will make me think the next line he will spoken

  • @Terrycupidboy
    @Terrycupidboy6 жыл бұрын

    The you-know man is so cute. I wish him all the best.

  • @nathanchang7713
    @nathanchang77135 жыл бұрын

    Yes I know, you don't have to keep asking

  • @gloria84073
    @gloria840736 жыл бұрын

    Is he really a north korean?....He speaks really great english with clear accent as if he has lived in america since he was in his teens...He doesn't sound like a north korean defector at all.

  • @zenniz1992

    @zenniz1992

    6 жыл бұрын

    He travels overseas alot because of his high ranking position in the Kim Regime

  • @Ayy_Doll_Fiddler

    @Ayy_Doll_Fiddler

    4 жыл бұрын

    He was the Ambassador to the UK, after all.

  • @seanorlando5932
    @seanorlando5932 Жыл бұрын

    Wow god bless him

  • @melbabarian
    @melbabarian6 күн бұрын

    He became a member of Parliament in South Korea, elected in Gang Nam where affluent people live. The first person who became a high rank officer both in North and South Korea.

  • @Fun_world_for_FUN
    @Fun_world_for_FUN5 жыл бұрын

    After long interview this lady also talk like him

  • @tominnis8353
    @tominnis83534 жыл бұрын

    In some ways, strange that he was prepared to sacrifice his close family members for his own freedom. He clearly knows what would happen to them. Interesting stuff, all the same . . . .

  • @banahahqekindlys1921

    @banahahqekindlys1921

    4 жыл бұрын

    He made the right choice

  • @alexiapoidevin4975

    @alexiapoidevin4975

    4 жыл бұрын

    Banahahqe Kindly s his family is probably in jail and starved, beaten etc. The choice he made was not completely “right” and has very serious downsides

  • @banahahqekindlys1921

    @banahahqekindlys1921

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alexia Poidevin it was completely right, he sacrificed his parents/grandparent/cousins for his children, completely right

  • @randomsasquatchwithwifi4090
    @randomsasquatchwithwifi40904 жыл бұрын

    This man is amazing.

  • @laloveisbad88
    @laloveisbad884 жыл бұрын

    He has really good English. I understood him while reading comments. I am horrible with accents but I understand him just fine.

  • @JohnBASIL1
    @JohnBASIL16 жыл бұрын

    You know is basically his version of uhh

  • @thechangingman3763

    @thechangingman3763

    6 жыл бұрын

    He probably picked up the phrase “you know” in the uk, we say that a lot in the uk lol

  • @sin7525

    @sin7525

    5 жыл бұрын

    yo wasp @@thechangingman3763

  • @bremCZ
    @bremCZ4 жыл бұрын

    Native English speakers say "I bet you couldn't speak another language in front of a camera." The rest of the developed world. Sure, I can speak 2 languages fluently and 2 others well enough to have a basic conversation.

  • @njhawksworth1588

    @njhawksworth1588

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I find it quite weird people think speaking a second language with some proficiency is impossible. I speak three languages: English, Welsh and Swedish. My girlfriend speaks six: English, Afrikaans, French, Dutch, Japanese and Malay. I think it's mostly Americans who are monoglots.

  • @leandradozier968

    @leandradozier968

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who said that specifically? Cause as a native English speaker it never crossed my mind that someone whose first language isn’t English couldn’t learn and speak it. That’s ridiculous.

  • @bremCZ

    @bremCZ

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@leandradozier968 John Francis.

  • @Honest_reviewer
    @Honest_reviewer4 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how he learn english so well in North-Korea. And he has a good listening skills too. Worth watching 🥰.

  • @caspianmerlin6434

    @caspianmerlin6434

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a diplomat - deputy ambassador to the UK.

  • @SriharshaaPrabhakar
    @SriharshaaPrabhakar4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Interview

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