Why a beautiful North Korean was shocked for the first time in America

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Today, we interviewed Evelyn who defected from North korea to America when she was 18.
Let's find out how she escaped from North korea together
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  • @noneofyobusiness4449
    @noneofyobusiness44493 жыл бұрын

    I believe that the majority of Americans have compassion and empathy for the plight of North Korean citizens. We have been horrified by the conditions and struggles that your people have endured. I wish you and your mother happiness and success.

  • @HKim0072

    @HKim0072

    3 жыл бұрын

    The majority of people in America will think she’s Chinese.

  • @lachlansisson8619

    @lachlansisson8619

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HKim0072 yeah i hate to admit it but i cant tell most asian nationalities apart

  • @justmike1753

    @justmike1753

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lachlansisson8619 if you consume a lot of Asian media from varying countries, you will eventually be able to tell them apart. Although for some countries, the major differences are in their style rather than physical features

  • @BroudbrunMusicMerge

    @BroudbrunMusicMerge

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@justmike1753 A lot of it might just be what you grow up around. For example, my high school was 30% Asian, and as a result I'm _way_ better at differentiating between different Asian individuals than my mother is.

  • @justmike1753

    @justmike1753

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BroudbrunMusicMerge True. I was assuming that person did not grow up around a lot of Asian since they said they can't differentiate between them.

  • @maryamwee6835
    @maryamwee68353 жыл бұрын

    For me its really surprising hearing her talk so casually about her experiences. I also find it really heart warming she found a foster family that cared for her

  • @edwardspencer9397

    @edwardspencer9397

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why do most Americans look so old even at a very young age? They just get fat and old. Their skin is not the best either. The only thing that saves them is their height.

  • @Btobebone

    @Btobebone

    3 жыл бұрын

    its strength. she doesn't dwell on her past hardships and let them define her life. My grandma spoke in a very similar way of her time in the great depression, before her passing.

  • @melindamercier6811

    @melindamercier6811

    3 жыл бұрын

    Edward Spencer most Americans? What does an American look like? We’ve got over 300 million people living here from heritages all over the world. So please, be more specific next time.

  • @edwardspencer9397

    @edwardspencer9397

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@melindamercier6811 It doesn't matter which heritage as long as they are white. MOST white people look older than their age. That is what I am trying to say.

  • @oberynredviper7828

    @oberynredviper7828

    3 жыл бұрын

    Americans are by far the most dramatic people in the world. Other cultures are far more stoic and well-adjusted than we are.

  • @randylane8179
    @randylane81792 жыл бұрын

    I am a Vietnam veteran with PTSD. That which gave and still gives my heart and mind peace is being aware that though there seems to be many differences between language, culture, we are all, and should always seek to show that we are human beings first and in our hearts and spirit, we all are capable of compassion. This is the power which overcomes all. Let there be love!

  • @jakeomako4992

    @jakeomako4992

    7 ай бұрын

    and remember the most loving of all, Jesus Christ. remember to pray man He can help with the ptsd

  • @tomperkins5657

    @tomperkins5657

    6 ай бұрын

    Interesting. I was thinking the same thing!! @@jakeomako4992

  • @hichewies

    @hichewies

    6 ай бұрын

    @@jakeomako4992 amen

  • @MichaelScott-du2ij

    @MichaelScott-du2ij

    6 ай бұрын

    Amen sir

  • @phav1832

    @phav1832

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your sacrifice and service . . . I know so many wonderful Vietnamese people now living in the U.S. who are profoundly grateful for people like you who came to their country and put their lives on the line in an effort to defend their freedom. I've come to realize, contrary to the popular line, our soldiers who died in Vietnam certainly did not die in vain.

  • @eurobonusabc7427
    @eurobonusabc74272 жыл бұрын

    Having been adopted from South Korea as a baby to Sweden, I can relate to this video. Luckily for me, my adoptive parents have been the best parents anyone could ever wish for. They told me that I used to hide food and knew how to speak Korean when they got me, but now I can't remember a word. Tried to learn Korean as an adult, but too hard so I just gave up regrettably.

  • @redpyramid9697

    @redpyramid9697

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not too late to learn Korean, get in touch with your Korean roots. NGL

  • @domwillban656

    @domwillban656

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the above comment. Give it another chance! Hard work for something good is always worth it! In truth, I need to get in touch with my Filipino side more…

  • @redpyramid9697

    @redpyramid9697

    Жыл бұрын

    @@domwillban656 No shame in wanting to be in touch with your Filipino side. It's not too late to do so.

  • @jinroon1999

    @jinroon1999

    Жыл бұрын

    You're not korean then, fake korean

  • @Baleur

    @Baleur

    Жыл бұрын

    Try again, its not too hard.

  • @tacitus6384
    @tacitus63843 жыл бұрын

    Like everyone you need to separate them from their government. When I visited the USA, I found 90% of Americans to be open, talkative and welcoming, to the point they'd say "you know we've always got a spare chair during Thanksgiving if you need a place to go."

  • @nagual1992

    @nagual1992

    3 жыл бұрын

    What state by chance? I know Southern states have a reputation for hospitality, but West Coast and New England states have reputation for rudeness.

  • @tacitus6384

    @tacitus6384

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nagual1992 Virginia.

  • @garyguyton7373

    @garyguyton7373

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nagual1992 Northwest as well. Despite it's liberal reputation, my Filipina wife of 30 years now, and my two daughters, have all experienced a lot of unconscious racism, and some even very overt, hostile racism. Especially my wife, on the job. I've personally witnessed these goings on, they are not "cute".

  • @ET--

    @ET--

    3 жыл бұрын

    The South is on the east coast lol ,

  • @nagual1992

    @nagual1992

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@garyguyton7373 That sucks, but I meant to type West Coast. Thanks for helping me realize. West coast is all kinds of messed up. I’ve heard some of the most casually racist stuff come out of the mouths of Californians. Racism is everywhere, I just think on the West coast it’s really casual. Because they don’t think their racism is actually racist. The best thing about the South is, well. Let’s just say: if racists were land mines, we don’t bother to bury ours. So, you’ll hear more extreme and vile stuff. But on the other hand, everyone knows where not to step and we can have real convos about bad behavior.

  • @kencunningham6063
    @kencunningham60633 жыл бұрын

    Her English is really really good! I could only imagine trying to learn Korean and being able to speak it with just a little accent, like she does with English.

  • @blaackberry

    @blaackberry

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing! I'm trying to learn Korean now and can't imagine speaking without an accent lol

  • @o0xTHEcoPlayerx0o

    @o0xTHEcoPlayerx0o

    2 жыл бұрын

    after 8 years of speaking it as your new main language... you'd become accustomed.

  • @FrankYoung1128

    @FrankYoung1128

    2 жыл бұрын

    @David Wang nonsense. I knew a Japanese girl that mastered a California accent and English in 9 months.

  • @FrankYoung1128

    @FrankYoung1128

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some ESL programs are better than others, comes down to good teachers and a motivated student seen faster 9 months ESL Japanese only speaking girl to fluent California accent English.

  • @johnspeed9275

    @johnspeed9275

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not easy! I lived there for a year and outside of learning to direct a taxi, ordering from a restaurant, and some classroom instructions to interact with my students I learned little. Reading it is very easy, it's translating what you read that is the problem. Thankfully all Korean cell phones had translators programmed in

  • @Scrap-dog8181
    @Scrap-dog8181 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, she is so American now. Her mannerisms, hand gestures, her English is good and the cadence fits her age as a normal American in her early 20's. It is a testament to humans learning from their parents and piers how to behave in the society they are living in. The American dream is within reach and I hope she becomes very successful in her life.

  • @77Fmydog

    @77Fmydog

    Жыл бұрын

    thats exactly what i thought. i hope she goes far.

  • @Train_Tok_Man
    @Train_Tok_Man2 жыл бұрын

    She is overwhelmingly spectacular at speaking English!

  • @brandonhinrichs387
    @brandonhinrichs3873 жыл бұрын

    You can tell she watched a lot of American movies when learning English. About 25% of her words are perfect no accent.

  • @ruahoneybadger5828

    @ruahoneybadger5828

    3 жыл бұрын

    To be fair as non native one it is hella easy especially for enriching your vocab...atleast i do that lol

  • @pyramidhead8659

    @pyramidhead8659

    3 жыл бұрын

    American movies are, after all, one of many ways for those who don't know English to learn English. As I say: "A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing."

  • @rohanjarande

    @rohanjarande

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the case for me too! Great observation. Why and how did you notice that? If you don't mind me asking...

  • @Xanderulz

    @Xanderulz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rohanjarande I noticed it too. I think we did because Asians with English as their second language usually have very strong accents. Hearing her say some words in a perfect American accent is really noticeable because of the contrast with her saying words in an Asian accent

  • @rohanjarande

    @rohanjarande

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Xanderulz I see... You're right. Thanks for the insight.

  • @jennzz1of545
    @jennzz1of5453 жыл бұрын

    Her mother loved her so very much to let her go, and be free from NK, what a truly beautiful young lady, much luck to you!!

  • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you♥️♥️♥️

  • @leedavis9576

    @leedavis9576

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why didn't her Mother go with her to be together and protect her on that journey ? I find that very strange and disturbing.

  • @rosc2022

    @rosc2022

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the of thing, I thought she said they left together & went to mom's apartment in China.

  • @leedavis9576

    @leedavis9576

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rosc2022 Her Mother was permitted to do business and keep an apartment in China for when she was there. That tells me her Mother was in high standing with the Communist Party. She would be in the Elite Class.

  • @leedavis9576

    @leedavis9576

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Grand Slamwich It's obvious that the Mother was in the Elite Class of the North Korean Communist Party. She sent her 10 year old Daughter BY HERSELF on a dangerous trek through several countries. What parent does that. And of course you restrict Immigration from Individuals in high ranking and party elitism from enemy nations. Where is your judgement ?

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm27972 жыл бұрын

    We are so happy you were able to come to America, and have a wonderfully kind foster family to help you through your transition. I hope you're mother is safe, and you are able to stay in touch with her. May your journey be full of all your hope and dreams.

  • @philraymond2543
    @philraymond25432 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to America. I have so much respect for the Korean people. I have 2 sisters-in-law who are Korean. One from the North (Yuen) and one from the South (NaYoung) They both live in California. Both of their families also live in America now, too. If you ever find yourself needing help or just want to talk to others who speak Korean and can share their experiences in America with you, I would be happy to put you in touch with them.

  • @halicarnassus834
    @halicarnassus8343 жыл бұрын

    No subtitles are needed for her. Her English, particularly American English general dialect is outstanding.

  • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @austinverlinden2236

    @austinverlinden2236

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, however i think they are there for those who are deaf.

  • @dwaneanderson8039

    @dwaneanderson8039

    3 жыл бұрын

    I kept noticing every time the captions were wrong, which was a lot.

  • @TexRobNC

    @TexRobNC

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree, but some people aren't as used to hearing accents and have more trouble with it.

  • @UnlikelyToRemember

    @UnlikelyToRemember

    3 жыл бұрын

    The subtitles were worse than her English! ;)

  • @daviddelgado6090
    @daviddelgado60903 жыл бұрын

    I took 14 years of English. After coming to the mainland I realized nobody speaks it like it's taught. Took me two years of TV to feel confident. Now I use the accent to get the attention of my customers.

  • @rohanjarande

    @rohanjarande

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! When learning a language, if you can't find people to mirror and communicate with in that language, the next best option is their media, arts and culture.

  • @maribart4237

    @maribart4237

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s the same thing with Spanish. Majority of people won’t speak Spaniard Spanish.

  • @ainaravillada2154

    @ainaravillada2154

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maribart4237 ? That doesn't mean Spanish accent is incorrect

  • @GaianEntertainment

    @GaianEntertainment

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ainaravillada2154 No but it does mean classroom language learning won't completely prepare a student for in-person communication. I've heard the same thing from one of my cousins that minored in Spanish before traveling. You want opportunities to use the language with a native as soon as you can - before - travel, if possible.

  • @benbowland

    @benbowland

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maribart4237 Luckily that's why they teach Mexican Spanish in Texas schools

  • @Awesomes007
    @Awesomes0079 ай бұрын

    So many of my loved ones are from South Korea and my kids have a mother originally from South Korea. My heart aches whenever I think about the unnecessary suffering of North Koreans - so many of which are so closely related to my family. North Korean suffering hits very hard. I hope to live to see one Korea.

  • @CurtisDrew1
    @CurtisDrew1 Жыл бұрын

    I am pen pals with a Chinese girl. Met her through my buisness. She was a Buyers Rep for a Company I did buisness with. We became friends. One of these days she will get to come to America and my wife and I want her to come see us. And we plan on showing her North Texas while she's here. Would love to have her start a new life here. But that will be her decision. You are so inspiring to all of us!

  • @williamthomas7534
    @williamthomas75343 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to America young lady. I can’t imagine the horrors of living in North Korea. I really hope that you will end up owning your own business and prospering here.

  • @thatguyjimmie

    @thatguyjimmie

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope she becomes a millionaire so she can pay it forward to the North Korean people who escaped

  • @kellywiewall4928

    @kellywiewall4928

    2 жыл бұрын

    What do you think she's doing now this video is a business

  • @kimyu7555

    @kimyu7555

    2 жыл бұрын

    North Korea would be much better and not poor without American sanctions.

  • @A_Bit_of_Thought

    @A_Bit_of_Thought

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kimyu7555 North Korea would be much better off if it was a Capitalism based economy.

  • @jayantkumar159

    @jayantkumar159

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thatguyjimmie kdrama lol

  • @ptrsrfns
    @ptrsrfns3 жыл бұрын

    I find Americans to be very friendly and sociable. Much friendlier than Canadians (I'm Canadian by the way).

  • @TimedRevolver

    @TimedRevolver

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some of us just happen to be real awkward socially.

  • @twentyonegrams8617

    @twentyonegrams8617

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awwww I love Canadians though. So polite and such authentically kind people. We're lucky to have such great neighbors 🇺🇲❤️🇨🇦

  • @pyramidhead8659

    @pyramidhead8659

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know a few Canadian people myself. They're wonderful people. So, by extension, are you, and all Canadian people as a whole. This American is proud to call you friend.

  • @JonnyLullaby

    @JonnyLullaby

    3 жыл бұрын

    We feel like you guys are the nice ones. lol

  • @hollybrooke322

    @hollybrooke322

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well if that’s not just a top notch compliment I don’t know what is!!! Thank you!!

  • @ronrice2249
    @ronrice2249 Жыл бұрын

    You have adapted to America and the English language very well. We are honored to have you. I wish you the very best.

  • @Dave-mt4dh
    @Dave-mt4dh Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experience! That was a beautiful story! Welcome to America and thanks for making us stronger in the beautiful cultural,ethnic,and positive values. I recently moved to Arizona for Los Angeles where we had a strong Korean American community.Korean Americans ROCK!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @unseenentity326
    @unseenentity3263 жыл бұрын

    She's got the American dialect down pat! She says, "like" like a lot! :)

  • @shyryTsr2k

    @shyryTsr2k

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's more like a Californian thing 😅

  • @gavcom4060

    @gavcom4060

    3 жыл бұрын

    you can tell that she watched a lot of Hollywood movies. very Californian

  • @dumbdude7698

    @dumbdude7698

    3 жыл бұрын

    @buhao pengyou maybe because it's a common surname and also the name of dried seaweed which is a very common food

  • @dumbdude7698

    @dumbdude7698

    3 жыл бұрын

    @buhao pengyou me too! And my first reply, sorry if it sounded offensive because I thought your first comment was in an offensive manner

  • @1940limited

    @1940limited

    3 жыл бұрын

    She should try to drop that. Bad English. It's an easy habit to fall into. I find myself having to fight it off at times.

  • @alexabadi7458
    @alexabadi74583 жыл бұрын

    America is a great country, and people like you will make USA even better.

  • @juangorsedin6657

    @juangorsedin6657

    2 жыл бұрын

    America is a continent

  • @juangorsedin6657

    @juangorsedin6657

    2 жыл бұрын

    Period

  • @alexabadi7458

    @alexabadi7458

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juangorsedin6657 I get your Point.

  • @Sebbylt

    @Sebbylt

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not perfect, as any other countries, but it's way better than NK, and yeah, overall, seems a really cool country

  • @boreragnarok666

    @boreragnarok666

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juangorsedin6657 .

  • @KevinStoffel
    @KevinStoffel2 жыл бұрын

    Always love hearing these kinds of stories! It's incredible how filtered our information about the world can be. Also, anyone who heard the music and though "Hey that's the KSP music!", should immediately friend me lol

  • @thisisnotajoke

    @thisisnotajoke

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, I feel you regarding the music. First it was Minecraft, which was already surprising and then suddenly KSP!

  • @crimsonpak4640
    @crimsonpak46402 жыл бұрын

    You n Ur mother are very brave to have gone through such treacherous journey! So good to see that you are safe n well. Hope ur mother is well too. wishing u n your mother a much happiness in this beautiful God given country of ours.

  • @frankieruiz1555
    @frankieruiz15553 жыл бұрын

    she seems to have such a pure joyful heart despite her struggles to be where she is today.

  • @williamyoung9401

    @williamyoung9401

    Жыл бұрын

    A shame this innocent, free spirit needlessly spent 10 months in a Thailand prison. A literal translation of what Kim is doing to his own people.

  • @alphanerd7221

    @alphanerd7221

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williamyoung9401 She wasn't in the prison for all that time.

  • @smithers4420

    @smithers4420

    Жыл бұрын

    She is extremely privileged for a North Korean person. She is probably thankful and joyful because she knows that 99% of the people in her country have it much more difficult than her and for them it would have been much more challenging to escape. She was lucky to have a mother in that position.

  • @well_i_liked_it

    @well_i_liked_it

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@williamyoung9401 Her family was loaded, she had zero problem getting out of North Korea. She and her family benefited from the regime. You think someone in her mothers position gets to that status without government approval? Who do you think she was getting the goods for? It is precisely because her family was rich that you have to do a background check. Anyone rich under that dictatorship is complicit and connected to the powers that be. What happened to her mother? Sounds like only half the story. If you are poor and you try to escape your family goes to the work camp.

  • @LakeBodomsReaper
    @LakeBodomsReaper3 жыл бұрын

    I know this is kinda late, but welcome to America, we're glad to have you. Hope you're doing well!

  • @andrew-xr1de

    @andrew-xr1de

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck in whatever you do here in the U.S.A. God bless you always.

  • @johnhall7850

    @johnhall7850

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope she's deported back. Best Korea is best.

  • @richardlahan7068
    @richardlahan70682 жыл бұрын

    Glad she's here. We need people like her to make our country better.

  • @tonygSDWR
    @tonygSDWR2 жыл бұрын

    I would like to hear the story of her escape, even for the elite of NK escape is harrowing. She is very lucky to not have been caught in China as well, there are forces in place that work with the locals to find escapees. Her mother being in business puts her in at least the middle class which is a far better life than those in the lowest tier, this class is so oppressed they don't even know they're being oppressed and are the majority.

  • @vueport99

    @vueport99

    Жыл бұрын

    her mom must be doing really really well to be able to afford an apartment in Shanghai which is one of the most expensive cities to live in!

  • @InGratiaDei
    @InGratiaDei3 жыл бұрын

    I know I speak for many Americans when I say I'm so glad you made it here to America.

  • @redpyramid9697

    @redpyramid9697

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @crybabylebongo

    @crybabylebongo

    6 ай бұрын

    shes American, more american than the wakandians filling the prison system

  • @graemeroberts2935
    @graemeroberts29353 жыл бұрын

    I feel so blessed and fortunate to live in this wonderful, generous country. Imagine the goodness of all the people in Lutheran Family Services who look after visitors and immigrants so kindly.

  • @trustedsource2617

    @trustedsource2617

    3 жыл бұрын

    It will not be a wonderful and generous country for long as the population is replaced with people who have no understanding of generosity. Enjoy your good feelings while they last, since they won't last long.

  • @sonofliberty8872

    @sonofliberty8872

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trustedsource2617 In rural areas we will remain.

  • @jaelynn7575

    @jaelynn7575

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sonofliberty8872 Yes, and my family and I love to come visit rural areas every summer and spend money supporting a smaller town and providing jobs for the people who live there. We've been doing it for generations.

  • @chevinbarghest8453

    @chevinbarghest8453

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah she fell into the hands of some evangelical Lutherans ... I met some in central WA at the gun club. They wanted to machine gun Mexican children swimming the rio grande and lynch 'obviously guilty' ... They are forever trying to increase their tithe base...

  • @chrismcbride4839

    @chrismcbride4839

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chevinbarghest8453 the family was never said to be religious. The placement services were Lutheran. While you make snarky unfounded KZread comments they were out helping. Have a nice day.

  • @frankkolton1780
    @frankkolton17802 жыл бұрын

    There is a large South Korean population in the Chicago suburb I live in. I often shop in the large Korean/Asian supermarket near me. The first thing you notice is they dress nicely and are all very polite, they keep their houses and property immaculate, and good education for children (both at school and their home environment) is paramount. They remind me of how middleclass America was in the 60s. There are both good neighbors and good citizens.

  • @jdwilmoth

    @jdwilmoth

    Жыл бұрын

    Are they don't claim to be oppressed like a certain race and they don't blame all your problems on the white man

  • @kentd4762
    @kentd47622 жыл бұрын

    A wonderful young woman with a great story. She seems to be doing so well and is no doubt a real plus for our country. That she entered the country legally is even better.

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater643 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous. Simply a delightful, pretty, motivated, intelligent young woman. I wish her the best.

  • @Blztrls
    @Blztrls3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what an amazing story. I'm amazed that Evelyn was brave enough to come to the US alone without her mother. I hope her mother will be able to come too one day.

  • @sitbone3

    @sitbone3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her mother may be in prison for helping her daughter escape.

  • @calenfalathiel2444

    @calenfalathiel2444

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sitbone3 or knowing nk her mother might be dead

  • @HeyImTiP

    @HeyImTiP

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@calenfalathiel2444 that’s fucked bruh

  • @cjayj442

    @cjayj442

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think her mom might be in China or SK. There's another interview with this sweet girl and she talks about talking with her mom on the phone. So, mom is okay. Probably just wasn't allowed to immigrate to US due to her former business connections.

  • @BenState

    @BenState

    3 жыл бұрын

    imagine the alternative then

  • @JoseVelasquez-dt5cn
    @JoseVelasquez-dt5cn2 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video. I would love to learn some more adventures Evelyn experienced when first coming to America. Maybe some culture shock moments would be cool. Thanks for the video.

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 Жыл бұрын

    That's so incredible she got to come to America. I hope she still is able to talk to her mother and family.

  • @mjlvnv
    @mjlvnv3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know what it’s really like for the North Korean people. I pray that one day soon they will all be free. I wish there was something we could do now to make their lives better. They deserve so much better

  • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏻 Yes I agree

  • @leedavis9576

    @leedavis9576

    3 жыл бұрын

    You want to make their lives better ? Work against Communism and Dictatorships.

  • @pigs18

    @pigs18

    3 жыл бұрын

    The two main reasons it hasn't happened is the power vacuum it would create and the financial cost that would be involved. There are two countries that could do it, but China doesn't want an American influence on its border and the US doesn't want China on the peninsula. So these people suffer because it's more convenient for both parties.

  • @ablam8

    @ablam8

    2 жыл бұрын

    A big help to make your lives better would be for the US to drop the sanctions. same with Cuba. Venezuela.

  • @katieoberst490
    @katieoberst4903 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow!! Your foster family was Lutheran!! I grew up Lutheran and we had a lot of refugees at our church in Michigan. You're a very strong woman, I'm so proud of you for getting out of there so young!!

  • @katieoberst490

    @katieoberst490

    2 жыл бұрын

    @David Wang Never said I was, I said I grew up Lutheran, big difference.

  • @gang-ridertv5433

    @gang-ridertv5433

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@katieoberst490 In that case, REPENT AND BE BAPTISED YOU HEATHEN! There are people in this world like this girl that need your help. What are you doing?

  • @fecat93

    @fecat93

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wish they had gotten the subtitle correct luzerne just looking at it before she spoke it I knew it must be Lutheran. They spelled orphan wrong also. People who go to church regularly are overwhelmingly charitable.

  • @diabeticdaniel7848
    @diabeticdaniel78482 жыл бұрын

    I've now heard more than ten different stories on this topic and it's still as inspiring as the first time i heard it. Thanks for the heartwarming and enlightening content :)

  • @ricksprinkle8396
    @ricksprinkle8396 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing young lady. She has a humble and appreciative attitude and spreads joy. I wish her the best and thank you for a wonderful and inspiring interview. Your English is very good!

  • @pyramidhead8659
    @pyramidhead86593 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the U.S., Evelyn. This American already likes you.

  • @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    @EvelynwelcomeTomychannel

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh Thank you

  • @exodia1510

    @exodia1510

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@EvelynwelcomeTomychannel You should visit Kentucky

  • @retiredguyseattle2phoenix534
    @retiredguyseattle2phoenix5343 жыл бұрын

    Eveline, you have a lot of positive energy with a great sense of humor considering all that you had to go through to get to the U.S. Wish you the best for your future. You have so much to offer. Keep on sharing your experiences as it will add perspective to those who take our freedom for granted.

  • @johndamenillusionist4342
    @johndamenillusionist43422 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Evelyn😊...thanks for sharing. Much love❤️...also here in Chicago.

  • @JimiGosu
    @JimiGosu2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have you in our country, Evelyn! And I'm happy to know you're doing well here. We're better with you here. ^_^

  • @peagles17
    @peagles173 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing stories like this. It takes a lot of courage starting your life over in the face of uncertainty. You are an inspiration to all. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @mtcreations4218
    @mtcreations42183 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy, Evelyn, that you met Yeonmi Park and connected to other NK defectors. Best of luck in your future endeavors. Stay safe and healthy.

  • @TsDwelling
    @TsDwelling2 жыл бұрын

    The beautiful in the title isn't wrong. Love these stories. I'm happy that people are getting to live their best life here with us. That's how it should be.

  • @ishniana
    @ishniana2 жыл бұрын

    Love learning about this from her perspective. Very informative and eye opening.

  • @robtintelnot9107
    @robtintelnot91073 жыл бұрын

    Woah. She picked up clean English pretty quickly. I didn't need the subtitles. Smart girl. Good for her. Best of wishes.

  • @mitchellsmith4690

    @mitchellsmith4690

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hearing impaired...I sometimes need subtitles for the evening news!

  • @stuartthompson5003
    @stuartthompson50033 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy for her, that she made it out of north Korea alive. What a brave woman. Praise God!!

  • @NoelMcGinnis
    @NoelMcGinnis2 жыл бұрын

    You’re a beautiful person and I hope you have the best life here. I lived in Korea for years and I even married a Korean. I know a lot about the plight of North Korea. I am so happy for you. I wish you all the best!

  • @scruffygaming627
    @scruffygaming6272 жыл бұрын

    If you have the nerve and drive to make the journey she did from North Korea, and wait 10 months in jail to get to America, I'd say you definitely have what it takes to succeed in business.

  • @kingranches

    @kingranches

    6 ай бұрын

    I seriously doubt they held her in JAIL for 10 months.

  • @scruffygaming627

    @scruffygaming627

    6 ай бұрын

    @@kingranchesAnd what makes you think that? For some its longer. You should go look it up, find out for yourself.

  • @Cris-em9tn
    @Cris-em9tn3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. But at 4:00, I'm pretty sure she said Lutheran family. It's a branch of Christianity here.

  • @NarnianLady

    @NarnianLady

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, she did. :)

  • @thomashiggins9320

    @thomashiggins9320

    3 жыл бұрын

    Basically, an agency operated by the Lutheran Church to find foster homes for children in need. Once she was placed, she enjoyed the same child support services as any other child without a family -- but no more than that.

  • @CaptainFrost32

    @CaptainFrost32

    3 жыл бұрын

    Translator had no clue how to type Lutheran Family Services. I worked one summer at a retirement center next door to the children's center. Cradle to the grave, they support the family.

  • @jeffburnham6611

    @jeffburnham6611

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thomashiggins9320 agreed. It's probably the faith of her foster family (she didn't state what her own religious preference was) so its makes the adjustment to a new country easier. The same could be said for Catholic Charities.

  • @Zanroff

    @Zanroff

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same.

  • @MrSirFluffy
    @MrSirFluffy3 жыл бұрын

    I am very impressed with your mother, what a strong individual. Truly in a gem, the foresight and initiative she had is incredible.

  • @1940limited

    @1940limited

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where's her father?

  • @jackiemaddox4577
    @jackiemaddox45776 ай бұрын

    I am so happy you were able to get out of N. Korea. I hope you are happy here in America and want to stay. You are on the right road, getting an education so you can support yourself. You speak English very well which is always helpful. You are Very brave to come here by yourself. Where is your mom? I hope she gets to come here. You have a wonderful outlook on life and knowing what you want to do. Blessings!

  • @ESponge2000
    @ESponge2000 Жыл бұрын

    So happy came to our country and if anything makes it happier it’s having you part of it, have fun here and be all of who you want to be always.

  • @detritus10001
    @detritus100013 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I'm just glad she had the chance to live a better life. God bless her and her family. Her birth mother is my newest hero now.

  • @mossrun
    @mossrun3 жыл бұрын

    I wish you success. You seem to be the kind of person that will enrich our nation and be a real comfort to the friends you make. I love your sweet honest nature. I feel you will do great things.

  • @AL-fl4jk
    @AL-fl4jk2 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of good foster parents out there, but props to foster parents that take in near-adult, traumatized international children, it cannot be easy

  • @dannycole319
    @dannycole319 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your story. And, congratulations on your good fortune-triumphing-over-your-bad-fortune. Will use this to help me with the uplifting of my depression, when it kicks in. Sometimes, it seems better to have had parents (or a parent) that is truly a good part of one's life through hard times, journeying into way easier times. Rather than, having had abusive parents (whatever kind of abuse) in a free country, then believed yourself to be (or 'felt') poverty-stricken for lifetimes.

  • @thomast4829
    @thomast48292 жыл бұрын

    She seems like 99% of other people who immigrate to this country. Wants to make a better life for herself, brings her unique culture and drive which is all part of helping make this country (in my opinion) awesome. Very happy she was able to escape the regime she was under. I wish her nothing but absolute success!

  • @ptbelttactics

    @ptbelttactics

    9 ай бұрын

    No she is a real asylum seeker. The others are come to make money and bleed the system dry. More than 1% of them are out doing crime and racking up DUIs.

  • @kenneth9874

    @kenneth9874

    8 ай бұрын

    Yeah, real immigrants, not illegal invaders...

  • @Thetequilashooter1
    @Thetequilashooter13 жыл бұрын

    You’re a beautiful person inside and out. You’re very humble, thankful towards others, and very kind. I wish more people are like you. From America, I really and sincerely wish you the best.

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl Жыл бұрын

    I love & admire the Korean people! Their spirit & their heart are so inspiring ❤ Welcome to America and May you find all you desire here!

  • @davemmar
    @davemmar Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your perspective. I am also sorry that you had to endure everything you went through to escape, but it takes a strong person to survive that and strong people will do well in life. I wish you the best.

  • @dennisschmidt975
    @dennisschmidt9753 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy she is here with us, I hope her mother is safe and is able to come here too.

  • @jameshoopes6467
    @jameshoopes64673 жыл бұрын

    The funny thing is that her pronunciation is better than the closed captioning.

  • @philgoodpaster3161

    @philgoodpaster3161

    3 жыл бұрын

    The closed captioning is voice recognition software. It very often makes mistakes

  • @RNemy509
    @RNemy5092 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you're having a positive experience here in the states...follow your dream!!

  • @skiptrace1888
    @skiptrace18882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a wonderful spirit and beautiful concern for others. May you be blessed with love and abundance!

  • @craigjovanovich6450
    @craigjovanovich64503 жыл бұрын

    I'm so grateful for DIMPLE. The stories of N. Koreans that you've shared filled a desire of mine. Thank you for the work you do. Great to see another Chicago-based person from N. Korea as well (we're blessed with hosting Yeonmi Park)!

  • @sjgavenger37
    @sjgavenger373 жыл бұрын

    She speaks very good english. Didn't really need the subtitles. I wish her well and the best.

  • @joey6818
    @joey6818 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you. May you find lasting peace, love, happiness and own a successful business. Life in North Korea must have been tough, it was very brave of you to move to America. Thank you for sharing. Welcome to America!

  • @stpariah9609
    @stpariah96092 жыл бұрын

    Much love! I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Keep up the great content.

  • @TheKatarinaGiselle
    @TheKatarinaGiselle3 жыл бұрын

    Wow..her mom was so brave giving her up for a better life! All parents want is the best for their children. 💓

  • @TheKatarinaGiselle

    @TheKatarinaGiselle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Shadow Of Wiggin I admire all people that are brave enough to do this for anybody they unconditionally love. That is up love right there!

  • @Deuce02339
    @Deuce023393 жыл бұрын

    So glad you are doing well, and was willing to do this interview. Thank you for telling your story. I hope it helps open up more homes for those able & willing to make it out of NK.

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson8524 Жыл бұрын

    So cool! That's what is all about! Props out to the family.

  • @zambonibob2026
    @zambonibob2026 Жыл бұрын

    So glad you could join us, I know America is flawed, but thank you for giving us a chance and enjoying your time here.

  • @jerryumfress9030
    @jerryumfress90303 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing that children born in North Korea have within their spirit the desire to be free. They don't even know what freedom really is but in their hearts they want a better life, and the desire to travel, to be able to eat nourishing food and to laugh and be truly happy

  • @larryxiang822

    @larryxiang822

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think much of it has to do with the smuggling of south korean media into NK, such as k-dramas which portray freedom. They aren’t completely isolated from the outside world. But there is also an instinctive desire for freedome too.

  • @1940limited

    @1940limited

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's interesting they look to the USA to fulfill that dream while idiots already in this country tear it down and complain about what a terrible place the country is.

  • @craycraywolf6726

    @craycraywolf6726

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@1940limited It definitely needs work. America is great but we are not superior and many issues need resolved.

  • @zeged34

    @zeged34

    Жыл бұрын

    Its because her mother went to china frequently and had information and told her things about america

  • @bobdavis7518
    @bobdavis75183 жыл бұрын

    Isn't she just adorable...these are the kind of people we welcome here. She actually wants to start a business. I guess that puts her ahead of me... I'm clueless when it comes to such things. Maybe I should leave and make room for one more like her! 🕺

  • @rickmyrick5470

    @rickmyrick5470

    2 жыл бұрын

    So if she wasn't adorable she would not be welcome?

  • @VendErre
    @VendErre Жыл бұрын

    5:35, that's the most adorable thing I've seen in a long time. Look how happy she is.

  • @gothbossbaby
    @gothbossbaby2 жыл бұрын

    Her English is incredible, wow. Not to mention she is very pretty!

  • @ccchhhrrriiisss100
    @ccchhhrrriiisss1003 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! It is individuals like this young woman who make America great! Thank you for coming to our nation. We're very glad that you're here.

  • @MrLkg721
    @MrLkg7213 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I am always amazed to hear these stories. Thank you Evelyn. (she has such a beautiful heart).

  • @JeffreyStrader
    @JeffreyStrader2 жыл бұрын

    I am 6' and 229lbs, so this GIANT is very pleased that you escaped the deadly tyranny of North Korea.....................WELCOME TO AMERICA Eveline Jung!!!

  • @williamlowry8663
    @williamlowry8663 Жыл бұрын

    I have a Chinese daughter, Russian wife, and a Russian step son his wife was born in Ukraine. I was born in the US I'm 1/2 German so welcome to the US. Enjoy

  • @cdtaylor7732
    @cdtaylor77323 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy you’re in America! I hope you get to achieve all your dreams and that you always feel happy and content here!

  • @amberm2777
    @amberm27773 жыл бұрын

    Oh she's so sweet! I'm happy she found freedom ❤️

  • @nomadnametab
    @nomadnametab2 жыл бұрын

    welcome , Evelyn. its an honor to have you take the risks and come to be one of us. have a long, successful and happy life in the US.

  • @KristoffRand
    @KristoffRand2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you made it to America... We're so happy to have you here. I wish your family and countrymen back home can be free some day very soon.

  • @MrMountainchris
    @MrMountainchris3 жыл бұрын

    Really makes you realize how lucky we are here in America. Even with all the problems we've had in the last few years!

  • @Xavanux

    @Xavanux

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's also why we should be thankful for living in this country. The country isn't war-torn, it isn't a shithole, and the people here are generally all very nice and welcoming. The ones saying America are shit have NEVER left the United States nor their comfy little homes or Twitter feeds. They don't realize how good we have got it here. It's a PRIVILEGE to live and be born here.

  • @indigowendigo8165

    @indigowendigo8165

    3 жыл бұрын

    It may not exactly be political or anything, but many people have problems with stuff like dysfunctional families or bullying in which they wonder if things might be different in some kind of different time and place... Don't say that America is so perfect like that, you have no idea how bad some people might have it...

  • @ironsandhammers359

    @ironsandhammers359

    3 жыл бұрын

    the mass hysteria, guilt or the greed and selfishness that is where our nations problems lie and it is because of mainly so called marxists and power hungry politicians

  • @opscore92

    @opscore92

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@indigowendigo8165 nobody said america was perfect, also bullying and dysfunctional families can happen anywhere

  • @tubekulose

    @tubekulose

    Жыл бұрын

    Lucky in the US? You are modest.

  • @aaaht3810
    @aaaht38103 жыл бұрын

    "There isn't freedom so that's why I escaped North Korea with my mom." That about sums it up.

  • @parallelpost

    @parallelpost

    3 жыл бұрын

    She said she follows her mom's agenda/rules. Her mom fits the classic spy profile. Also can serve America as double agent.

  • @yunengdahl3675

    @yunengdahl3675

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@parallelpost she could have also just meant strict rules. Adhering to parent's rules equates to being a good person in Asian cultures especially, and she wanted to show that she is a good daughter. Maybe it didn't translate perfectly.

  • @parallelpost

    @parallelpost

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yunengdahl3675 Understood. However, America cannot afford to just let anyone and everyone into our borders from every direction. We have problems in the USA. Our politicians live in an alternate reality where actual Americans must pay for immigrants and illegal immigrants. Seriously, she nor her mother can provide any real info to keep us from warring with our adversaries. They can only be pawns to our agencies.

  • @yunengdahl3675

    @yunengdahl3675

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@parallelpost I don't know her personally so I can't say for sure. But I'm thinking she doesn't have access to classified military information that she could be sending back even if she was spying. She has a youtube channel, making a little money (which I'm sure she didn't have in NK) and is trying to make a better life for herself. I am sure, though, that she is grateful for the freedoms that we usually take for granted. Freedom of entrepreneurship, freedom of religion, ownership of personal and private property. I get where you're coming from, but she is not looking for a handout. Koreans don't go to the welfare office or sit on her fat ass popping out babies for the government to feed. So don't worry

  • @parallelpost

    @parallelpost

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yunengdahl3675 She could have went to Canada. Should have. Grown ups dont need their mommies, just opportunity and freedoms. I've been a data scientist for two decades, monitoring the web, users and other provocative stuffs and even I do not have a KZread channel. Web to book to movie deal, her likely path because as I said, her mother fits the spy profile and her story on its own is just ordinary.

  • @roncarlson228
    @roncarlson2282 жыл бұрын

    Great video Evelyn, enjoyed listening to you.

  • @fortheloveofdog5622
    @fortheloveofdog56222 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck Evelyn...'lash angel'.....you will go far in life - you have a great attitude and are so grateful and humble.

  • @joshv7449
    @joshv74493 жыл бұрын

    As a Chicago area resident, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the guest of this video had ended up here. I find that interesting

  • @DSiren

    @DSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    *You mean Chiraq?*

  • @samus6256

    @samus6256

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DSiren um i don't understand. Is Chicago China+Chicago? Edit: oh you said Chicago+Iraq. Still don't understand

  • @DSiren

    @DSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@samus6256 Chiraq is a term coined from a gun violence surge that saw more Americans dieing daily in Chicago than US soldiers were dieing in Iraq. I live in Kenosha and I have a particular resentment towards Chicago's inability to maintain public order, as it is partly responsible for the thousands of BLM rioters that came here over Jacob Blake. Also you're gang violence is suuper fucked up. I knew someone who was killed as a part of gang initiation. Chiraq's gangs should be considered domestic terrorists at this point. Also I refer to Illinois as "the state of Chicago".

  • @phatbuddha1

    @phatbuddha1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chicago has a huge Korean community and it is the closest location for the Korean Embassy in the midwest

  • @GamerOC

    @GamerOC

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DSiren it's that bad? Jesus. *Clearly violent video games are responsible!*

  • @crandallfamily661
    @crandallfamily6613 жыл бұрын

    Her English is amazing. Im happy I found this KZread page. I like to learn about different cultures and North Korea has always interested me. The things your people go though is horrible. I’m happy to hear you and your mother are living a happy life now.

  • @HKim0072

    @HKim0072

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should go to the NK “official” KZread site. It’s quite comical.

  • @1940limited

    @1940limited

    3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how difficult it must be to learn English when you cme from a country that doesn't even use the same alphabet.

  • @intelligence0321
    @intelligence03216 ай бұрын

    Very happy to see this story. I wish her the best best. God bless her as her family.

  • @DouglasThomasUSMC
    @DouglasThomasUSMC2 жыл бұрын

    She is lovely, and what a nice personality!

  • @hitty9
    @hitty93 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for bringing such interesting facts about your journey and your life. I had a great time learning from what you brought to your video.

  • @michaelh5055
    @michaelh50553 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for her. I hope she continues to enjoy herself here. It was very interesting to hear her experiences. She is such a nice person. I actually would love to visit South Korea and experience it. I hear that it's a nice place.

  • @michaelkelly9442
    @michaelkelly9442 Жыл бұрын

    I am happy you made it safe and sound to the states. God bless❤