Why A North Korean Veteran was Shocked at her First Time in America

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Today we are going to talk about Kim Jeong-ah a North Korean defector from North Korea.

Let's find out together.

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[BrianKorth-nugw]

Don’t be sorry you were told to hate us. The truth is 99..9% of Americans feel bad for North Korean citizens and support their freedom.

[a.hollins]

I like that the "awkwardly hurrying because someone is holding a door for you that is too far away" thing transcends cultures.

[DrJones-nhmy]

They didn’t like her in North Korea because she has too much personality. How wonderful and funny. She’s really delightful.

[walkerlocker]

As an American, I hope she knows we hold no ill will towards North Korean citizens. We know you are all basically brainwashed and that you are not evil people. She never needs to apologize for her country, and we support her to the fullest in her endeavors as a free woman. Stay strong, my friend!

[fireskycam]

It is North Korea's leader that is the problem, not the people.

[dankrzmarzick]

It’s sad that she thinks she needs to apologize to Americans when she was brainwashed from a young age. So happy she found a way out.

[kylelouthan]

It's like my dad said, Politeness costs you nothing and can gain you everything.

[foley]

I wish that she didn’t feel the need to apologize. She doesn’t owe an apology. It wasn’t her that made everybody in NK learn and say negative things about the USA. It’s so nice to see her happy and enjoying family life in health and peace. It’s cool to hear her perspective and new experiences.

[heath]

How horrible this sweet lady felt the need to apology as if she is to blame, I’m glad she’s well and out of that hell hole of a nation

[Atlas-whvg]

I honestly don’t hate these people, I just hate their leader solely.

[atheadax]

She's such a sweet woman, I'm so glad that she finally has freedom.
edit: WHY IS EVERYONE ARGUING CHILL OUT

[frankhoffman]

It takes a foreigner - an immigrant like this woman - to remind us of what we cherish, what we believe and what we have.

[airmanjoe]

As an American I hope we can be worthy of her impression of us.

[andewr]

It’s incredible to see how these gestures that are considered small and insignificant in western culture can make such a grand impact in ones perception of America

[DeinosDinos]

I love that she didn't dress up her reason for defecting, saying that 'if they had given me a pension I probably would have stayed'. That honesty is respectable.

[danohanlon]

Three things.
1. I’m happy for this woman.
2. Having some familiarity with the Chinese and Japanese—both of whose cultures I respect—I actually fought alongside (South) Korean soldiers in Vietnam. This meeting of cultures was for me on one day only—but that was enough for me to gain a tremendous respect for (and as a whole: South and North) the Korean attitude towards soldiering. I mean, I was a Green Beret. I thought I was tough, but these guys who were all a foot shorter than I was *hiked me into the ground!* Tough as nails and able to carry loads heavier than mine, they just did not know what tired was! It’s been over fifty years since and I still cant believe what I saw that day. — Respect!
3. Contrary to what some might think, the Chinese, Japanese, (Vietnamese, Cambodian), and Korean languages all sound distinctly different—and for me, Korean sounds the nicest. As this woman demonstrates, it is musical and flowing. A pleasure to listen to.

[dreamingblue]

I know the U.S. is far from perfect, but things like this make me proud of my country. I'm really happy she felt welcome and respected here.

[miriamroberts]

As an American I do not feel like I need an apology from any North Koreans. They are simply believing what they are taught. Just like we all do. Education and an interest in learning the truth will do all of us a lot of good. There's always another side to every story and I want to be as open to listening as this brave woman is!! I'm so glad she's free now and able to make her own choices and learn the truth to her questions in life!!!

[rich]

"The hardest moment was when I realized the Americans aren't the barbarians. I receive sympathy I do not deserve, nor would I return in kind if it was me. I was the barbarian all along. That is the hardest part." That is basically what the North Korean defector I met in college said about it, finishing in tears.

[hawkeye]

As someone who despises physical contact, even I wanted to hug her. she sounded so remorseful and sincere.
Coming to a position where you realize your view was wrong and being humble about it is very emotional.