TED: My escape from North Korea | Hyeonseo Lee

The speaker shares their experiences growing up in North Korea, witnessing public executions, and realizing the suffering caused by famine. They describe their escape to China, living in fear of repatriation, and eventually moving to South Korea. The narrative highlights the challenges faced during the journey, the struggle to reunite with family, and the support received from strangers and the international community. The speaker emphasizes the importance of hope and the role of the international community in helping North Koreans succeed.

What was the narrator's perception of life in North Korea before learning about the famine?

• They believed it was a normal and prosperous life.

• They thought it was a life full of hardships.

• They knew about the famine from the beginning.

• They were aware of the outside world.

What was the main reason the narrator was sent to China?

• To study abroad

• To escape the famine

• To live with distant relatives

• To find a job

What was the narrator's biggest fear while living in China?

• Adapting to a new culture

• Learning a new language

• Being discovered as a North Korean refugee

• Being unable to find work

How did the narrator manage to avoid repatriation during the interrogation by Chinese authorities?

• By bribing the officers

• By pretending to be deaf and dumb

• By demonstrating fluency in Chinese

• By escaping from the police station

What was one of the major challenges the narrator faced upon arriving in South Korea?

• Reuniting with family

• Learning English

• Getting a job

• Finding a place to live

What prompted the narrator to help their family escape North Korea?

• A chance to start a business together

• An opportunity to move to the United States

• A threat from North Korean authorities

• A desire to reunite with them

What strategy did the narrator use to help their family avoid arrest during their escape?

• They traveled at night

• They used fake passports

• They claimed their family was deaf and dumb

• They bribed the officers

What was the role of the kind stranger in the narrator's journey?

• He provided them with a place to stay

• He helped them financially to free their family

• He guided them to the South Korean embassy

• He taught them the local language

What does the narrator emphasize as crucial for the success of North Korean refugees?

• Staying hidden from authorities

• Finding employment quickly

• International community support

• Learning multiple languages

How does the narrator view their experience on the TED stage?

• As an opportunity to gain fame

• As a chance to criticize North Korea

• As a symbol of hope for North Koreans

• As a personal achievement