TED: My escape from North Korea | Hyeonseo Lee

The speaker shares their journey from North Korea to South Korea, highlighting the challenges faced during the North Korean famine, the escape to China, and the eventual settlement in South Korea. They discuss the hardships of living as a refugee, the identity crisis experienced in South Korea, and the efforts to reunite with family. The narrative emphasizes the importance of international support and the resilience of North Korean refugees.

What was the narrator's perception of life in North Korea during their childhood?

• They felt it was a place of opportunity.

• They believed it was the best place on Earth.

• They were aware of the outside world.

• They thought it was a temporary situation.

What event made the narrator realize the suffering in North Korea?

• A conversation with a friend

• A letter from a relative

• A public execution

• A news report

What was the main challenge the narrator faced while living in China?

• Making new friends

• Avoiding detection by authorities

• Finding a job

• Learning a new language

How did the narrator manage to avoid repatriation during an interrogation in China?

• By demonstrating language skills

• By pretending to be deaf and dumb

• By bribing the officers

• By escaping from the police station

What was a significant challenge the narrator faced upon arriving in South Korea?

• Finding a place to live

• Learning English

• Reuniting with family

• Getting a job

What prompted the narrator to plan their family's escape from North Korea?

• An opportunity for education

• A family reunion

• A threat from authorities

• A desire for a better life

How did the narrator manage to convince a Chinese officer during their family's escape?

• By speaking fluent Chinese

• By showing fake documents

• By bribing him

• By claiming the family was deaf and dumb

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

• He paid for their release

• He provided shelter

• He guided them to South Korea

• He offered legal advice

What does the narrator believe is crucial for the success of North Korean refugees?

• Political activism

• Cultural assimilation

• International support

• Financial independence

How does the narrator view the future for North Koreans with international support?

• As uncertain and bleak

• As promising and hopeful

• As challenging and difficult

• As unchanged and stagnant