In this gripping episode, Hyunseung Lee shares his powerful story of life under North Korea’s brutal regime. From his early childhood inside the hermit kingdom to the moment he knew he had to escape, Hyunseung recounts his harrowing journey to freedom. We discuss what daily life is really like in North Korea, the dangers of defecting, the truth about food shortages and nuclear ambitions, and even surprising moments like Dennis Rodman’s infamous visit. Hyunseung also shares his mission to help others, a personal message forKim Jong-un, and what liberation truly means for the North Korean people.
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Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introductions
02:50 Growing up in North Korea
51:23 When was it time to leave?
01:13:52 Your Escape
01:35:59 Total Defectors?
01:48:22 North Korean Food
01:53:25 Nuclear Weapons
01:56:06 Battleship Sunk
02:03:48 Dennis Rodman
02:07:59 What does Liberation look like?
02:25:15 Your Mission
02:28:04 A Message for Kim
02:29:19 Closing
