Chapter

One Day in North Korea Felt Like Surviving a War
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33:52 - 36:42 (02:49)

A former North Korean defector recounts how one day in North Korea felt like surviving through a war, and how life outside of North Korea has gone by quickly in comparison.

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The author had to tell himself a lot of stories to survive in North Korea and escape to China at just 13 years old because his life there felt like eternity.
33:52 - 35:14 (01:21)
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North Korea
Summary

The author had to tell himself a lot of stories to survive in North Korea and escape to China at just 13 years old because his life there felt like eternity.

Chapter
One Day in North Korea Felt Like Surviving a War
Episode
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
A North Korean defector describes her experience of not feeling anything while living in China due to learning not to fear for survival, and how the birth of her son helped her to heal.
35:15 - 36:42 (01:26)
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North Korea
Summary

A North Korean defector describes her experience of not feeling anything while living in China due to learning not to fear for survival, and how the birth of her son helped her to heal.

Chapter
One Day in North Korea Felt Like Surviving a War
Episode
#196 – Yeonmi Park: North Korea
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast