Episode
#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
1:12:25
Published: Mon Aug 09 2021
Description
Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector, an author and a YouTuber. North Korea is the most shrouded, dictatorial and walled-off nation on earth. The only press who are permitted access are get shown a performance masquerading as real life and leaving the country is essentially impossible. At 13 years old, Yeonmi escaped along with her sister & mother. Expect to learn how North Korea's citizens are conned into spying on each other, why it's better to die than go to prison, how the state has managed to get the total escapees down to 0 in the last few years, if Yeonmi is scared about retribution from Kim-Jong Un and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy In Order To Live - https://amzn.to/37jDKdB Check out Yeonmi's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQu57KgT7gOoLCAu3FFQsA Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Yonmi Park, a North Korean defector, shares her harrowing experience of escaping one of the most shrouded, dictatorial and walled-off nations on Earth.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
Yonmi Park, a North Korean defector, shares her harrowing experience of escaping one of the most shrouded, dictatorial and walled-off nations on Earth. She talks about the state-enforced famine, the fear of imprisonment, and the state's control over its population that led to her escape.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses a nutritional supplement containing 75 vitamins and minerals to fill in nutritional gaps, support the immune system, and increase energy and focus, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
01:40 - 10:33 (08:53)
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This podcast episode discusses a nutritional supplement containing 75 vitamins and minerals to fill in nutritional gaps, support the immune system, and increase energy and focus, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes their daily routine working from 5am until 8am and taking breaks for meals.
10:33 - 16:09 (05:35)
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The speaker describes their daily routine working from 5am until 8am and taking breaks for meals. They mention the existence of a middle class in America.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
A closer look at the structure and conditions of North Korea's society and culture and why it differs so greatly from that of other countries.
16:09 - 21:58 (05:49)
Summary
A closer look at the structure and conditions of North Korea's society and culture and why it differs so greatly from that of other countries.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
In North Korea, due to a lack of fertilizer, school children are required to bring in a ton of human waste to assist in agriculture.
21:59 - 29:57 (07:58)
Summary
In North Korea, due to a lack of fertilizer, school children are required to bring in a ton of human waste to assist in agriculture. Failure to do so can result in punishment, including execution or placement in a concentration camp.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The mistreatment of citizens in North Korea creates a cycle where people lose faith in their leaders, forcing those leaders to use more force to gain compliance, further eroding trust.
29:58 - 33:56 (03:58)
Summary
The mistreatment of citizens in North Korea creates a cycle where people lose faith in their leaders, forcing those leaders to use more force to gain compliance, further eroding trust. As a result, leaders consolidate power and build allies to maintain control.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest speaker discusses the slow descent of Venezuelan society and how it has affected the country and its citizens, including their concept of freedom and their everyday survival.
33:56 - 39:36 (05:39)
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The guest speaker discusses the slow descent of Venezuelan society and how it has affected the country and its citizens, including their concept of freedom and their everyday survival.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The failure to bring dissidents' killers to justice instills fear in those who want to speak out against oppressive regimes and empowers those in power, creating an endless cycle of fear and violence.
39:36 - 43:41 (04:04)
Summary
The failure to bring dissidents' killers to justice instills fear in those who want to speak out against oppressive regimes and empowers those in power, creating an endless cycle of fear and violence.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
Forced labor in other countries can result in living under tough conditions where there is no freedom and money you earn does not go to you.
43:41 - 48:46 (05:05)
Summary
Forced labor in other countries can result in living under tough conditions where there is no freedom and money you earn does not go to you. People are often forced to work long hours without safety equipment and under the totalitarian regime.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
North Korea has a history of kidnapping citizens from around the world to train as spies, including Japanese citizens who were used to learn the language and culture, and even forced to make sushi for the leaders.
48:46 - 52:59 (04:12)
Summary
North Korea has a history of kidnapping citizens from around the world to train as spies, including Japanese citizens who were used to learn the language and culture, and even forced to make sushi for the leaders.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker questions why modern-day slavery and human rights violations are not receiving enough attention, especially from influential figures like American corporations and celebrities.
52:59 - 59:03 (06:04)
Summary
The speaker questions why modern-day slavery and human rights violations are not receiving enough attention, especially from influential figures like American corporations and celebrities.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The US is facing a unique challenge with people setting a course to bring down the country, and companies not talking about it for money-making purposes, while no one acknowledges the need to maintain national sovereignty in the face of threats from nations like Russia or China.
59:03 - 1:05:17 (06:13)
Summary
The US is facing a unique challenge with people setting a course to bring down the country, and companies not talking about it for money-making purposes, while no one acknowledges the need to maintain national sovereignty in the face of threats from nations like Russia or China.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
The stark contrast between the attitudes of North Koreans towards their country and the attitudes of Americans towards their country is explored in this episode.
1:05:17 - 1:11:40 (06:23)
Summary
The stark contrast between the attitudes of North Koreans towards their country and the attitudes of Americans towards their country is explored in this episode. The speaker also addresses the controversy surrounding their claim of climbing a mountain prior to escaping North Korea.
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
Yemi Park talks to Chris Williamson about the importance of living a life with purpose and fulfillment, sharing her journey of finding meaning through helping others.
1:11:40 - 1:12:23 (00:42)
Summary
Yemi Park talks to Chris Williamson about the importance of living a life with purpose and fulfillment, sharing her journey of finding meaning through helping others.