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Former North Korean soldier Oh Chong Song, whose dramatic dash for freedom was caught on camera in a now viral video, describes to NBC’s Keir Simmons being shot at by his comrades as he escaped. “I’d have done the same,” he says.
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@TheBuckbennyrides 4 года назад

The guy fed the reporter. Coming from a place where food is a luxury, his ability to feed a guest must be the best feeling. Hit me in the feels.

@christinemott2878 4 года назад

Me too

@volcanocollins9845 4 года назад

U.S military paying for info.

@deborahpearl1330 4 года назад

That reporter and his cameraman should bless him back too.

@syntheticdawn4992 4 года назад

Come on the reporters reporting stuff like this are mostly diplomamill graduates that get to keep their jobs always these suburb UK accents who they try to alter and fail at it , they always read you a narrative . Freedom ?? really they just trap him in South Korea , the guy said i hope i one day can go to the U.S if he had a passport he would probably go already and not just tell them what he hopes and wishes , they slip up while making these clips you just need to read between the lines.

@samuricexful 4 года назад

He probably also doesn't get a lot of guests, so this was probably special to have someone in his home with him.

@OhtheSuffering 5 лет назад

Seriously? Barely two minutes long. They need a feature-length documentary on this man.

@ellenbulay5918 5 лет назад

Agree

@huskiehuskerson5300 5 лет назад

absolutely

@Denden16995 5 лет назад

OhtheSuffering Agree totaly Maybe 50 minutes to 1 hour

@ZhangBangsFury 5 лет назад

They can’t let asian male heroes shine they’re only not threatened by blacks

@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 5 лет назад

OhtheSuffering Exactly!

@Ireland3 3 года назад

The son of a North Korean military general took a North Korean military truck and sped to the DMZ, crashed the truck, ran for it, suffered 5 serious wounds and survived. This must be a Giant middle finger to Kim jong un

@kanijfatima6530 3 года назад

🙌🖕

@erics8018 3 года назад

this video should only feed into the fear he's lucky to even be alive

@sherryyyberryyy235 3 года назад

He’s definitely meant to do something amazing with his life ♥️

@rachelcookie321 3 года назад

The biggest middle finger to Kim jong un was when a high level diplomat defected with his whole family. In North Korea diplomats have to a family and aren’t allowed to bring them abroad with them. One of Kim Jong Uns most trusted people was going abroad for diplomatic stuff and KiM Jong Un gave him special permission to bring his family as he gained so much from the North Korea regime, the chance of him defecting was like 0.0001%. After he was allowed to bring his family he simply defected when they reached the other country,

@thepassionatebeing3691 3 года назад

@@rachelcookie321 do you know the name

@Thugshakemycock 3 года назад

“You never now how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” -Bob Marley

@Eevanova 3 года назад

My whole life in this phrase. Thank you, need to save it.

@mozambique9113 2 года назад

I would be more interested if in the end he realizes that life in extremely capitalistic South korea is as bad as the things he was told by the communist in school. No education = no job. No outstanding quality blah blah = zero to none career development. No family and friends there. Nobody he shared past memory with is there, And worst of all, the people were only seeking for one thing, *money.* I wonder if he can adapt to it even though when he's in old age. It is not short term adaptation, its forever. There's no going back. (He might end up realized that he shouldnt cross the border 50 years later.) One thing for certain, he will miss his friends and family greatly.

@N1ghtZz 2 года назад

Know*

@vanivani-id8zc 2 года назад

It’s like running for your life

@nikkinorman4254 2 года назад

Yes, it is true

@Akengaroo 5 лет назад

Why does the narrator sound like an adult Stewie Griffin practicing his American accent?

@ohemaab2818 5 лет назад

😂😂

@sashavides7805 5 лет назад

Omg I can't unhear it 😂

@bigboner23 5 лет назад

😂

@clockedyourtea3010 5 лет назад

lmaooo .. Why did you have to say this.. I cannot get it out of my head now 😂

@user-yi2xq3qp7n 5 лет назад

He sounds like one of the characters from south park

@mmafighter2992 4 года назад

The fact that a North Korean generals son is fleeing should speak volumes....he’s not some son of a poor farmer. He lived a life of decent modesty and was still willing to face a firing squad because his freedom was worth it.

@hanjizoe2648 4 года назад

@Name Here Well that's some decent modesty in North Korea

@BiGGyCLD 4 года назад

And now his father and rest of the family is probably dead .

@itsmeitsme1771 4 года назад

@@BiGGyCLD they are probbably killing his already dead family again,just for example

@oog2370 4 года назад

It's a communist state so everyone gets the same pay

@thjolemsodopplbbcch 4 года назад

Kevin Henderson can’t wait

@CopiousDoinksLLC 2 года назад

I love the fact that he doesn't hold a grudge against the other soldiers for shooting at him because he understands just how horrible the situation was for everyone.

@scottanno8861 10 месяцев назад

Those soldiers probably aren't alive today for letting him escape

@aaaaaa-hh8cq 6 месяцев назад

@@scottanno8861if they were smart they would escape with him (if they don't have a family)

@Anon-tm3uh 2 месяца назад

@@aaaaaa-hh8cq I think it's not about being smart if you were taught about something from the day you were born.

@stin2237 3 года назад

I don't think anyone understands how much it takes to escape from North Korea. Not only physically, but mentally. You have a choice to either live like a prisoner or do an enormous dangerous escape that might cost you your life. And once you've escaped you don't know what will happen to your family. His braveness is absolutely insane!

@nightcorereality7348 Год назад

You know what happens to your family

@coneknight7859 Год назад

@@nightcorereality7348 probably prison or even worse than that

@soumilsharma-kj5gx Год назад

Not just that they don't know a thing about outside world even global internet is not available to the citizens

@kevinflores6884 Год назад

Family got tortured to death fs in sum horrible ways

@dulvab9968 Год назад

HES A MURDERER AND A TRAITOR TO THE DPRK, HE DIDNT WANT TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS ACTIONS, SPREAD THE TRUTH 🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵

@nicelysalted2523 4 года назад

Why does the narrator sounds like he's running out of breath while breathing

@SimpIguess 4 года назад

nicely salted 🤣🤣🤣

@nikim8849 4 года назад

Like stewie griffin but slower

@uchihasurvival 4 года назад

Fat American

@FrancieliGoncalves_ 4 года назад

@I Have a Small Urethra chill

@involutionz 4 года назад

@@uchihasurvival he has a uk accent soo.....

@donnpatz2779 4 года назад

There's a comma in every word this narrator is saying.

@KA-vs7nl 4 года назад

I hate Donald Trump

@fifthbeatle 4 года назад

He is extremely narrow minded, and unintelligent. Not to mention he shows signs of delusions of grandeur and extreme narcisisim.

@sean7173 4 года назад

@@fifthbeatle bro he say some funny things sometimes doe

@fifthbeatle 4 года назад

@Alex F Notice how I never stated my own biased personal feeling towards him in my comment. I don't hate him, nor love him. I am completely neutral. I am simply stating objective observations made by simply observing him as a human being.

@slothzzz7379 4 года назад

Fifth Beatle not unintelligent. He’s a self made billionaire, degree in economics, and he’s the president of the United States.

@chillwillfromtheville 3 года назад

Seems like there should be at LEAST a “60 Minutes” special on this guy

@730jangofett 3 года назад

He probably got killed by North Koreans spies

@CaitHoover 3 года назад

I remember praying for this guy for months.. just happy to hear he survived the wounds.

@DavidVoxDem 3 года назад

That's weird

@JR-ng6wt Год назад

@@DavidVoxDem ong bro said for months 😂😂😂😂

@moblack5883 Год назад

Just lying

@Anawebster86 Год назад

You don’t know that people actually pray for other people is the wicked that don’t get it

@MILKMANKEZ Год назад

doubt you even prayed once...

@jilliebean613 4 года назад

It’s sad the North Koreans probably arrested his entire family.

@Jessica-pq7me 4 года назад

Wattzfopowerman i think it’s only his dad cuz I’m pretty sure he no other family

@Yawar1986 4 года назад

Maybe they already did horrible things to his family, maybe he already lost them that's he risked it all

@KcKc13 4 года назад

I’ve heard from some interviews of defectors on RU-vid that after so many people have escaped, it’s impossible to punish the families anymore because thousands of people have left North Korea. It’s obviously really hard to know what’s really going on over there though so I think we’ll be finding things out decades after the country opens.

@thedinonugget2927 4 года назад

Jessica cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings, mother? He probably has 1 other person

@Why-ke6iu 4 года назад

They probably got executed

@torresthemonster 4 года назад

It’s crazy that he will never see his parents or his family ever again. He’s on his own now.

@kimbo5260 4 года назад

They are probably in camps now because of this.

@terryadavis3458 4 года назад

Symphonia doll no prob all death

@daliavidrio6591 4 года назад

He can get a new family, lol.

@TAnimations 4 года назад

His family most likely got tortured to death.

@minjajovanovic6501 4 года назад

@@daliavidrio6591 and that's the reason why you'll never have family

@MightyJabroni 3 года назад

It's amazing how fast this man can run, without being hindered by his massive steel balls.

@maximillianmus8172 2 года назад

bruhh😂😂 I was thinking about bullets and maybe that the North Koreans you steel ball bullets not realizing the joke you were making LOL

@kid4895 2 года назад

Man used his training against them 😂

@splishh686 2 года назад

LMFAOO

@cordellarmstrong4835 2 года назад

🤣🤣😅

@bobbyjoeyoung2becausesteph194 Год назад

His video popped up and i had to come give a salute so salute to a real soldier willing to die for the freedom most take for granted

@user-ee8ht3fh4p 4 года назад

Technically he's the son of a former General now.

@caskie7465 3 года назад

@ASL 72 tf

@fatblazafor1863 3 года назад

@@caskie7465 because they will feed him to the dogs (i don't hope so)

@kite6864 3 года назад

@@fatblazafor1863 then they eat those dogs. so the dogs taste more human?

@apoorvajain1759 3 года назад

Late General tbh

@nightowl_ 3 года назад

@@kite6864 that’s pretty unlikely because eating meat in North Korea is rare for common people. They are only given it on their birthdays is what I heard

@joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад

If this guy comes to America I'll buy him a beer and a meal.

@daniellowe5420 5 лет назад

Also, bombard him with Burgers.

@Smartercow 5 лет назад

Trump is afraid of his boyfriend Kim so he wouldnt be welcome to America

@joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад

@@Smartercow - You clearly don't understand diplomacy or care if Koreans die. Trump's method of making deals has always been flattery and intimidation. He's doing both while maintaining the safety of South Korea and Japan better than any President has before. Please don't pursue a career in politics or education.

@joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад

@St. Petersberg - Koreans drink alcohol... your statement is stupid.

@joshjohnson2600 5 лет назад

@@Smartercow - Yeah, I doubt a political candidate would be commenting on RU-vid videos. For humors sake what is your name, political party and what policies are you prescribing to get votes?

@huy3519 2 года назад

Him feeding the reporter makes my heart melt 😭😭😭

@LITTLE1994 2 года назад

This man is SO lucky to still be with us right now. His move was so daring and bold, hardly anyone ever tried.

@user-dk2dr6nw3b 5 лет назад

Happy for him but Unfortunate for his family. They will be tortured or killed.

@jenniferlawrence9473 5 лет назад

Oh no! :(

@ohwhale. 5 лет назад

I’ve seen a few comments like this. Is killing family members of deserters an actual North Korean policy ?

@taskforcekarma6945 5 лет назад

Yes it is a 3 generations of punishment. If you commit a crime or defect your parents, your kids and their kids will be punished.

@CA2SD 5 лет назад

For this only reason, I’d probably never try to escape. This is sad on so many levels. I hope him the best.

@NellieKAdaba 5 лет назад

Teresa Wow

@JOXCY 4 года назад

A young and attractive chap, he'll get to experience his new life in a way we never will, having seen the worst humanity has to offer.

@malkius656 4 года назад

While his family suffers because of his selfish freedom.

@taroken8846 4 года назад

@@malkius656 can't blame a man for wanting to be free

@BetterJS 4 года назад

@@malkius656 Maybe if his family and others would show this same courage they wouldnt have to worry about that.

@YejoonSong 4 года назад

@@malkius656 Are you seriously trying to make him seem like the bad guy for escaping the most shittiest, corrupt and cruel country in the world?

@malkius656 4 года назад

Experiencing a so called freedom to what a capitalist country could offer to him, while his family rn experiencing the wrath of communism everyday in labour camp. Him eating in a comfortable place with any type of food while his family eating soup and bread in caged prison.

@yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714 3 года назад

He’s free, but his entire family is most likely dead. You break a law in NK and your entire family pays-uncles,aunts, and cousins included.

@ximenacampirano6677 3 года назад

and for several generations as well

@andij605 3 года назад

yeah, that's how they keep people in check.... we used to have that in eastern europe, too. i mean belarus and (to some extent) russia still has that

@eddiegomez7847 3 года назад

But now many generations after him will live free.

@nhdarling2 3 года назад

@@eddiegomez7847 but not his family's generation

@five5105 3 года назад

@@nhdarling2 He now has the opportunity to start his own family, and to give his children the freedom they otherwise would never have.

@bellaleslie7745 3 года назад

Son: I hate you Dad General: I'm untouchable SON: DEFECTS

@RyanAl92 3 года назад

General: *executed*

@Karen-vs1fk 4 года назад

From the bottom of my heart, I hope he’s enjoying his freedom in South Korea. Must be fresh air for him.

@menace2societies 4 года назад

Joanna Valenzona sadly his family wont get freedom anymore

@hazlnut 4 года назад

@Min Min to become a soilder or sumn like that, you must have a family and child. Since it's easier to escape as a soilder (border is closer, you got protection and a a gun) if you manage to escape, your family gets ded ded. It's to stop future detectors from ever thinking of escape

@pringelsthegamefreak 4 года назад

I also wanna say that you're very beautiful Joanna❤

@skyeliner 4 года назад

@@pringelsthegamefreak simp

@jetspull5064 4 года назад

@@pringelsthegamefreak SIMP DETECTED

@yoloswaggins1579 4 года назад

His father is a general? Oof, guess who's getting executed.

@one-minutemetal1290 3 года назад

@@ethannguyen3672 you dont use aircraft guns on a person

@bryanfortino 3 года назад

@@one-minutemetal1290 A10 pilots "Wait? We can't do that?

@one-minutemetal1290 3 года назад

@@bryanfortino hmm i wonder what aircraft guns means....

@bryanfortino 3 года назад

@@one-minutemetal1290 a gun mounted on plane? Oh yeah A10 use cannon

@one-minutemetal1290 3 года назад

@@bryanfortino looks like im stupid, i was thinking anti aircraft guns lmao

@ninacarranza5189 3 года назад

applause to the South Korean soldiers who helped him at the last stretch of the road

@SavannahVu1985 Год назад

Almost had me in tears, the courage needed to escape and face a hail of bullets just to gain freedom, something we all take for granted that’s for sure. Such a brave man. I’m so happy he is alive and able to enjoy his freedom that he fought so hard to gain.

@abgs 9 месяцев назад

dang whats good, say wutup to my @ handle

@Emstiful 5 лет назад

It would have been nice to actually hear him speak...

@crazykenproductions606 5 лет назад

1:08

@rintohsaka1928 4 года назад

Well he doesn't speak English lmao

@kel2infinity 4 года назад

Rin Tohsaka They had a translator

@choso7479 4 года назад

@@rintohsaka1928 so? let the viewers hear his voice. and if you are worried about not understanding him, thats the subs are for

@marsh2741 4 года назад

I hate it when they cover their voice with someone speaking english cause I'd rather hear their actual voice and just read subs 🤷‍♀️ probably not suitable for everyone that way but I'd much prefer it

@TheGoodContent37 4 года назад

Plot twist: He is the best spy that no one would ever question.

@tine2835 4 года назад

THE GOOD CONTENT If you meant he is a spy to South Korea then you’re so wrong. South Korea has no dark evil secret to spy for

@legendarysoftie5911 4 года назад

@@tine2835 they meant nk I think

@Noah-dj1gs 4 года назад

Don't Me wait what? There's photos and video of South Korean spies being caught in North Korea.

@tauempire1793 4 года назад

@IJN Yamato I doubt always but yh I know what you mean

@ALSILVERU2 4 года назад

Hes some type of NK human hybrid elite soldier. High mortality rating under deadly fire disease malnourishment. Planned staged and sent to infiltrate the United States by sympathetic invitation with luck, attack the whitehouse military and or nuclear bases.

@tammyg1331 3 года назад

imagine how much thoughts he was thinking the whole time he was driving the jeep

@justsayinfornow5274 3 года назад

Imagine if he looked at the gas gauge and it read E.

@Mahlak_Mriuani_Anatman 2 года назад

@@justsayinfornow5274 ahhhh shet!!!!! 🤯

@brooklynbarbie6855 3 года назад

The NK regime broke him down in every way but couldn’t break that mans spirit! Watching him risk life and limb just to have the freedoms many others take for granted is inspiring & uplifting. I do hope his family he left behind isn’t being punished for his escape.

@DavidVoxDem 3 года назад

I literally get shivers of cringe when I read your comment you make me sick

@Missditabomb 3 года назад

@Brooklyn Barbie: His family was probably all murdered because of his escape. That is how it works.

@roxanaelena1610 2 года назад

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure he was drunk that night and crossed the border by mistake, so he had no choice but go to Sk, his father was a general, so they were probably considered "rich" there, he still had an awful life for sure though and his family probably got tortured and died

@darthzeltroth7758 5 лет назад

Over the years you notice that North Korea’s people are becoming more and more independent in their thinking, becoming more and more dissatisfied with their Government and their Leader. It may only be a matter of time before you see North Korea rising up against its Government and instating a new form of Government altogether; one that allows their people freedom.

@n1derland484 5 лет назад

Fingers crossed

@tyresetayag7962 5 лет назад

Let’s hope if they revolt they won’t become like panem(a fictional country from the book the hunger games) and they start doing the hunger games

@EricLing64 5 лет назад

He stated in another part of the interview that the sanctions are working, unfortunately it means that all the citizens are starving even more than before. Small silver lining in that is they recognize their dear leader isn't actually a god or anything, but there's still little they can do about it, as he also sort of said he probably would have done the same as the other soldiers if he wasn't so desperate. They don't have many or any good options.

@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 5 лет назад

Darth Zeltroth Rising up against the government in North Korea is easier said than done, especially for the poor and starved. They are brainwashed as well. The only chance of going against the government is the elite as they have at least some money, power and privileges. But they are brainwashed so you truly wonder if that will become a reality.

@MissGourmandefr 5 лет назад

North Koreans are not becoming independent in their thinking, the majority live in the countryside with almost no contact or link to the other world, so they have no idea how the world actually is. Only the very privileged and rich people do, and they can think by themselves but most of them won't risk rebelling because they already live the best you could in that country

@thomasliberti1917 4 года назад

Sometimes we need to see things like this to be reminded how lucky we are that we live in a country where we can go and come as we please.

@metallica990z 4 года назад

Exactly

@jayluis189 4 года назад

"Nah us minorities are oppressed"

@vrsce0178 4 года назад

@@jayluis189 😂

@abigor5432 4 года назад

For now*cough*IRAN !

@eljefe114 3 года назад

God bless him. I’m so happy he was able to get out

@Ashuowl 3 года назад

I seriously hope North Korea will get better in the future, I feel sad for the people

@themadfootballfan1816 3 года назад

I hope if at all possible without another world war occurring, that the country is liberated and becomes a better place

@ikonthegreat6472 3 года назад

as long as the kims are there, there’s no hope for north korea

@Missditabomb 3 года назад

@Ashu: The only way that will happen is if someone or some government takes Kim Jong Un out. The only way. And barring a miracle, that won't happen, because there are no valuable resources in N. Korea that any country wants. Unreal how this world works. (And DOESN'T.)

@Ashuowl 3 года назад

@@Missditabomb true

@zsualite7984 3 года назад

@@Missditabomb Lol no only way to stop North Korea is for the soldiers to stop being slaves and fulfill every command. Kim Jong Un is not as evil as the soldiers doing what he says.

@cjerico 3 года назад

Dude will be a celebrity in the US when he visits.

@NubianGirl7 3 года назад

For sure 👌🏽

@einsleyharriot1294 3 года назад

he could probably make some millions there in a couple of months then dip XD

@donaldbiden636 3 года назад

@@einsleyharriot1294 lmao millions? How?

@carterpao 3 года назад

Not going to be visiting for a while

@sadcat9108 3 года назад

@@donaldbiden636 lol just write a book about his life and boom! money

@arisbarocio6303 5 лет назад

Is nobody gonna acknowledge how handsome he is ok I’ll do it, he’s very handsome! Brave man I hope he’s enjoying his new life.

@ditmirditmir4869 4 года назад

@karim benyoucef you are pathetic

@lang-ed3bk 4 года назад

It’s really sad that this whole comment thread is nothing but verbal abuse; no one knows how to respond normally??

@Nicdangershouse. 4 года назад

And you are very beautiful Aris ,

@ThisGuyRides 4 года назад

@Ken Windrum He WAS...

@gillies9640 4 года назад

@karim benyoucef Its a courageous act to sentence your family to death these days?

@chfdsred 3 года назад

to be honest if i were appart of the group shooting that guy i would've escaped with him.

@zayribautista8971 3 года назад

Seriously, would’ve shot at them and escaped with the fellow but hey probably had a family to hold them back

@KoiBlou 3 года назад

Unfortunaly you couldnt because your whole family and its next 3 generations would be tortured or be murdered

@nvondoom545 3 года назад

@@KoiBlou then das tuff

@justsayinfornow5274 3 года назад

If I was one of his friends, I'd miss on purpose...maybe some did...reason for holes in the walls.

@mozambique9113 2 года назад

I would be more interested if in the end he realizes that life in extremely capitalistic South korea is as bad as the things he was told by the communist in school. No education = no job. No outstanding quality blah blah = zero to none career development. No family and friends there. Nobody he shared past memory with is there, he has to support himself with literally everything, and worst of all, the people were only seeking for one thing, *money.* I wonder if he can adapt to it even though when he's in old age. It is not short term adaptation, its forever. There's no going back. (He might end up realized that he shouldnt cross the border 50 years and felt bad for his father later with no way to say "Im sorry, dad") It will be a great psychological battle that will never ends. One thing for certain, he will miss his friends and family greatly.

@theonionqueen3519 3 года назад

Good for him!!! I’m so glad he escaped and is ok. I want him to live a long, happy life with his well-earned freedom. It breaks my heart how many people suffer in North Korea every day.

@cool258ful 4 года назад

Reporter: Hey dude. Remember that traumatic time you were running away from rounds of bullets, got shot and needed life saving surgery? Yeah. Wanna watch it again?

@myswagisserious 4 года назад

The dark Terror I’m sure the reporter got his permission before the interview

@chaosdweller 4 года назад

I like the names

@newmommie 5 лет назад

please change the narrator.

@fbiduty9919 4 года назад

Facts. It felt like he was forcing his words.

@stonehardmchardknight1271 4 года назад

Sounds like an adult Stewie Griffin

@madelinerincon9628 4 года назад

I liked hjm

@g.quagmire7583 4 года назад

GOT fan lmao they don’t need to change his accent. y’all complain about everything

@kittydollsxo189 4 года назад

I like him

@zoespencer1685 Год назад

I'm so glad he's okay. He seems like such a nice man. 😊

@Edward_Lejeune01 3 года назад

He truly made the ultimate sacrifice for his freedom.

@YamnayaSintash 3 года назад

yeah, his family.

@Anu-nb2uw 5 лет назад

we want an hour long interview with him!!

@machalattes 4 года назад

Y-YES

@granitxhaka6148 4 года назад

do you 💩 on the roads?

@pauljefferson9538 4 года назад

No wonder he couldn't make it across the border, with balls that heavy it must of been nearly impossible.

@jason4275 4 года назад

Since his father is a general, there's just too much information he can give, He still have a few months or years of being debrief, and integrated into SK society,I'm sure right now he's still under surveillance and being question about everything about N.K. before he's able to find a job and apartment of his own, he will need to go back to school, he's 25 but his level of education could be that of a 6 grader.

@guyheavengym 4 года назад

Nope sorry we need more press about impeaching that bad orange man at the moment reeeeeee

@zurgboy07 4 года назад

Went to have an interview didn't even have the decency to buy the poor guy some lunch instead takes his last supply of cup ramen.

@ryanmurray8277 4 года назад

Alfa Romeo hahahahhahhha

@kenacycle 4 года назад

LOL!!

@Suhzi 4 года назад

that kind of cup ramen is the best too

@Tamara_Smith 4 года назад

Right! lmaoo

@emilinebelle7811 4 года назад

He probably got paid for interview and maybe since his culture is different he not use to going out for lunch like that.

@jameswhite9300 6 месяцев назад

He’s more than welcomed over here in the US🇺🇸💪🏼

@user-wj4sl7mj6k 9 месяцев назад

I'm so happy he made it. I admire his courage. Freedom is the most beautiful thing you can ever have.

@mk3pigeon407 4 года назад

This is just a small representation of how strong humans are when they are desperate

@MrFuguDataScience 4 года назад

the narrator sounds so weird. Who taught this guy how to speak SIRI?

@mt4lennox138 4 года назад

It's a adult stewie griffon

@ellie.M.mae. 4 года назад

😹😹😹😹

@christinemott2878 4 года назад

Ha ha

@snavisTM 4 года назад

It's always gotta be about you huh?

@luv4destinyy 4 года назад

mt4lennox Oh god I can’t unhear it nowwwww 🤣🤣

@nikiedmonds6236 3 года назад

Nice looking young man...I'm so glad he survived...I wish him well and hope he finds peace 🙏🏽

@aaaaaa-hh8cq 6 месяцев назад

❤

@bkw11 3 года назад

Man, we need to treasure these people. It is not their fault they have been lied to their whole lives, starved, forced into combat, everything taken from them, etc. This man is a hero in my eye even though he only saved himself.

@nataliesosa363 4 года назад

2 mins of having people explain to him what he experienced.

@britters220 3 года назад

OMG HE IS SO ATTRACTIVE... he did a good job recovering, I remember he was riddled with large parasites and other health issues related to starvation, and poor hygiene. He was in the hospital for a long while too... He looks good now! I hope he can make it well in this new world.

@MrFARHY 3 года назад

His a father is a general yet his body was infested by large parrasites.

@PopuleuxMusic 3 года назад

@@MrFARHY yeah he was in the hospital and with the parasites and gun wounds they thought he wouldn't make it but he did

@kiki7507 3 года назад

Yeah when I saw the photo I was like dang.. he is good looking for sure.

@abunchofrandomstuff6936 3 года назад

@@PopuleuxMusic time stamp?

@lunafringe10 3 года назад

he looks like millions of Koreans,

@katrinarazberryandthepassi3580 2 года назад

A MIRACLE...AND YET SO SAD HE HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS....SO MANY STILL LEFT BEHIND....

@Fippe_ Год назад

R.I.P to his family (three generations of punishment)

@RealAadilFarooqui 3 года назад

God that Smile on his Face was so satisfying, Like nothing out there like that

@zsualite7984 3 года назад

death rune as ppf lol

@conniead5206 5 лет назад

I have been wondering how he was doing. Glad he is doing better.

@saketviraj4872 8 месяцев назад

Imagine your own country being your enemy and other country saves

@xXxRAPIDxXx 3 года назад

Dude needs to start a RU-vid Channel/Instagram etc. Many of us would be very interested to hear how life was in DPRK! Might even help him mentally, to talk about his previous life!

@kattz9051 4 года назад

Why am I getting 30min on an 87-year old grandma with her 3500+ animal crossing game town but only 2 minutes of this man who wasn't some low class factory worker or farmer, but a general's son?? This is why AsianBoss is the best at covering stories of North Korean defectors smh

@mc-ob7vp 4 года назад

i SWEAR! its so annoying!

@jameseric9014 4 года назад

Welcome to the world of stupid people man

@alicethemadrabbit1842 4 года назад

I see this alot and it's aggrevating. 1.2 million people were interested in this story. They could've atleast interviewed him instead of tell him stuff he already knew. Jesus. Even a pay wall for more content wouldve done more justice to telling his story.

@woowoowoowoo916 4 года назад

Yasmine I like the grandma tho

@kattz9051 4 года назад

@@woowoowoowoo916 I do too. I want both tho, give him the same level of coverage

@humanbeing1429 4 года назад

Okay, did he find Miss. YOON SE-RI in the end?

@msbhicks8358 4 года назад

ah you are a man of culture

@user-er6dn4by7v 3 года назад

elite comment 10/10

@marta.alexandra7 3 года назад

I hope so. 😂 He looks like hyun bin oppa actually.

@AdityaSharma-ug3ip 3 года назад

@@msbhicks8358 ah, i see you're a man of culture as well

@chelsea2018 3 года назад

Lol us in the replies are a man of culture

@beckyruka2680 Год назад

He is very brave. He is grateful to those that helped him. May his health recover and he enjoy his freedom.

@3rodox Год назад

LMAAAAAOOO. That reporters voice cannot be serious.

@thewoodofdoor1069 4 года назад

And now his family is being skinned alive probably it’s sad

@marissamarissa1995 4 года назад

The Wood of door no, that law has already been eliminated

@thewoodofdoor1069 4 года назад

Marissa Chong Te Amo Alfonso it’s korea the leader does what he wants

@thewoodofdoor1069 4 года назад

Chyniz Mahss trust me in Korea even your best friends will turn on u they see their leader as a god

@hoppro1 4 года назад

@@thewoodofdoor1069 They dont really see him as a god, they are just so scared of the law so that they would snitch

@taylortinsley575 4 года назад

I am sorry can someone explain to me what’s going on in the video, I have no knowledge about Korea

@chevynation6476 4 года назад

The relief this guy must have felt when he woke up, incredibly

@lesliechan31 Год назад

I'm hopeful he writes a book. It would be a very interesting read. Happy for him that he escaped, and he's very brave.

@tultsi93 3 года назад

He should write a book about his escape and experiences. I would be interested to read the whole story.

@penneyburgess5431 4 года назад

I think they should make a movie from his story. To leave his parents behind, knowing their fate, and still running for freedom, he must have had their blessing. The reasons and the journey to his choice must have been difficult. I would love to see it.

@btsarmy-xs6cx 3 года назад

Crashing landing?

@CS-xn6vb 3 года назад

Or a book!

@sunshineboyy4564 3 года назад

His father was a general. He was living as the rich, and still he wanted to escape just for freedom. I love humanity

@awesomeon1800 2 года назад

I think so too

@leflyathon Год назад

apparently he didn't tell anyone he was gonna escape and apparently he didnt even have any plans to escape but he was drunk or something and accidently passed a military checkpoint while he was driving so he just decided to run

@erinh2835 4 года назад

He’s amazing and cute. I hate he had to go through bad things. Glad he’s safe now. I just wanna give him a hug.

@irishock 2 года назад

Cute? Why

@yuhhsodrunk Год назад

@@irishock like he’s attractive

@johnT906 Год назад

Cute!? 🤣 You better be a female 🤣🤣🤣

@truzs2807 11 месяцев назад

@@johnT906😂

@shubhamwr 11 месяцев назад

@@johnT906 men can like other men. That's why they need to teach this in schools

@SoydeCubaCompay Год назад

He risked his life for 100 dollars a month and, with the condition of never seeing his family again. If we call this freedom, I don't want to see what captivity is.

@jnieswartz4878 2 года назад

I am so happy for this man! I hope he has a wonderful life from here on out!!!

@cilanatroisbetterthanparsley 4 года назад

Massive respect to the South Korean soldiers who saved him.

@NamNguyen-xf4ri 4 года назад

I only wish his family is ok, but man I respect this brave soul.

@savagediamonds1120 4 года назад

according to the 3 generations policy they not doing so good some of them are possibly dead or in prison including the children

@joemcnamara6230 2 года назад

This man was very lucky to have people intervene on his behalf and help him to safety. Most defectors won't get this opportunity.

@Army_Brat1980 2 года назад

I Hope hes happy in his new life. Love and light Sir.

@kindereggs4263 4 года назад

Oh my gosh he is so handsome I know this is a very serious subject but I just had to say it

@Madlynaruto 4 года назад

Amani Windon it’s ok haha

@tinkapookie 4 года назад

I thought the same thing he is handsome

@thesorrow96 4 года назад

@SUBSCRIBE ME I'LL SUBSCRIBE YOU BACK women want thee D

@1Deejay7 4 года назад

You're pretty good looking yourself

@StaticDreamsEntert 4 года назад

89 Alpha Don’t be a scrub.

@johanncanon02 4 года назад

It is heartwarming to know that he survived after that death defying escape. This is a sad reality for our korean brothers and sisters both on the north and south - 1950s many families were displaced because of war. The south was able to recover but the North was held hostage and was trapped in a time 50 years from today. There are a lot of people young and old who tried to escape, stories for which where published online, this speaks volume on how the living standards are inside the country - people wants freedom and be able to live without fear. Time changes everything, I am sure there will be a resolution soon - hang in there.

@carringtonsalgado5118 Год назад

Stories like this should open people's eyes..we take so much for granted.

@dulvab9968 Год назад

OPEN YOUR EYES, HES A MURDERER, AND A TRAITOR TO THE DPRK HE DIDNT WANT TO FACE THE CONSEQUENCES. SPREAD THE TRUTH 🇰🇵🇰🇵

@moonmello714 3 года назад

I’m very happy for him, I’m glad we can hear him I’m an interview.

@johnbmo 4 года назад

dude the way this guys escaped was legendary, not only did he take the most dangerous route, he did it in the most badass way. he ran straight through the DMZ like a boss

@ovechkin100 3 года назад

“Everytime i watch the video, i realize im alive” I guess its still hard to farhom surviving that ordeal.

@Allyourbase1990 Месяц назад

Man I’m so happy he survived . It’s incredible he even made it over the border with all the health problems he had . I would rather live poor in South Korea , than live as a king in North Korea . Hope he has a happy rest of his life

@jordana6720 8 месяцев назад

America would be lucky to have someone so brave come visit. He seems like a good guy. I cant imagine what he has been through. Him mentioning american doctors was really cool.

@justatypicalyoutuber8402 3 года назад

Ri Jeong Hyeok just wants to reunite with his lover, man.

@marta.alexandra7 3 года назад

He really wanted to check if yoon se-ri was fine.

@brindleyadolphus4905 3 года назад

who?

@brindleyadolphus4905 3 года назад

@@reem5886 Ahhhh hahaha i was so confused. Thank you

@uzomaokonkwo7008 3 года назад

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

@emrys.svp-averyy7340 3 года назад

AHAHAH YESSS, I WAS LOOKING FOR A COMMENT LIKE THIS

@TitaT 3 года назад

Such a handsome young man, glad he survived, so sad what he and so many others have to go through. makes me appreciate my freedom a lot more.

@Gojosatorusimp7263 Год назад

This man is just incredible to be able to escape and get the freedom he deserves

@peppercorn9022 2 года назад

Mate this guy is a legend he should literally be hired as the next mission impossible actor i think he would be able to come up with alot of good ideas in terms of action and warfare

@boscareccia 4 года назад

I looked this guy up today after the memory of his defection randomly popped up in my mind. Glad to see he is doing well. And he's handsome too!

@irishock 2 года назад

White guys are more handsome

@p.steven2413 3 года назад

I am so very Happy he made it and lived . I can tell he is a really nice guy and he is welcome in my home in America any time . Honest . Wish him happiness and hope he enjoys his freedom . God Bless you Oh Chong Song . Take Care . You are a very Brave person !

@AdryanRMC 3 года назад

Where can I find more information about this guy and his current life in south Korea?

@JayD.215 3 года назад

Years past and I’m just now seeing this.

@ashtontangeman6091 3 года назад

He's so brave. I'm so proud of him. He's also able to feed a guest which in NK would be a luxury. That's insane

@khushboo5186 3 года назад

So brave of him.. I'm actually tearing up... How he risked his life for his freedom🥺❤️

@t.v.8748 2 года назад

I'm literally crying 😭

@bgtvgriffin2527 3 года назад

Thank God! He kept him alive for a reason! Remarkable story

@cnordegren 5 лет назад

He is a good guy with balls of steel!

@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 5 лет назад

Great to see his face and glad he survived to enjoy his freedom. I feel bad for his family and hope they are still alive and that he will reunite with them one day. Great that he is enjoying his life more now and will continue to do so. He deserves it! Hope visits the US one day. I would love to meet him. This was too short! I hope they have a special 2 hour documentary about him, his life in North Korea and what motivated him to risk his life to defect. He was truly lucky and hope that his family and other defectors will be as lucky.

@oldaccountnewoneisxftpanda6585 4 года назад

@jadidweto you don't even know his family lmao

@kafuchino3435 3 года назад

from what i hsve gathered hes probably the last of his generation so yea

@elisabethhays2272 3 года назад

I hope he is able to come here. He is a true Hero because he knew the risk and faced it with courage. We need to be reminded of out freedoms.

@patstaysuckafreeboss8006 3 года назад

His father the General is still alive surprisingly he still has the same job

@kaan3874 3 года назад

How do you know

@wendywennm 3 года назад

Nobody knows

@mozambique9113 2 года назад

I would be more interested if in the end he realizes that life in extremely capitalistic South korea is as bad as the things he was told by the communist in school. No education = no job. No outstanding quality blah blah = zero to none career development. No family and friends there. Nobody he shared past memory with is there, he has to support himself with literally everything, and worst of all, the people were only seeking for one thing, *money.* I wonder if he can adapt to it even though when he's in old age. It is not short term adaptation, its forever. There's no going back. (He might end up realized that he shouldnt cross the border 50 years later then felt bad for his father later with no way to say "Im sorry, dad") It will be a great psychological battle that will never ends. One thing for certain, he will miss his friends and family greatly.