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 symbolic moment did the narrator experience when a stranger helped them?

What are some of the difficulties North Koreans face after arriving in a new country?

In what ways can the international community assist North Korean defectors?

What does the narrator hope for the future of North Koreans living abroad?