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This is How I escaped North Korea...Twice

Charles North Korea

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Many people ask me how I escaped North Korea Twice. This is the most detailed single video I have made telling the events that led me to freedom. I hope it brings you gratitude, encouragement, and inspiration, and somehow, helps the North Koreans who are being oppressed find freedom.

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20 Comments

@leedavis6354 8 months ago

My brother. Please you need to write a book and get this out there to more people.

@oliviam5209 8 months ago

your mom’s story breaks my heart. she’s not only in a better place, she’s finally free.

@Itsquinn12 3 months ago

The fact North Korea is still a country is beyond me

@SkarciWoW 6 months ago

when you oppress your people so much that they are no longer afraid of the possibility of death, they will escape

@leonelb6071 8 months ago

You've survived hell. Damn you might be the strongest human alive

@shawnbateman79 1 month ago

I'm personally glad that your mother didn't decide to have an abortion and not have you. I'm glad you are here with us and inspiring people with your kind words to never give up on their dreams for a better life. You are a blessing and I'm sure we are all in agreement that we are happy to have you with us. 🙏

@WhiskeyXFist 6 months ago

We're honored to have you as an American!

@ZeyzeyThatGal 2 months ago

Trust me, you did so much for your mother. As a KID, A CHILD. You gave up your education, took walks in the cold to the hospital and fed your mom. Your heart is pure, others wouldn’t have done half of the things you did. She’s watching over you friend.

@cybermancer8522 2 months ago

I hope the person that reported you gets the karma it deserves.

@LongestCcomment 7 months ago (edited)

this man escaped North Korea twice and shared his story on YouTube. what a legend. Edit: I hope you have a wonderful life Charles and recovered from this.❤

@bennykopilevic7510 8 months ago

Charles, I am from Yugoslavia. Born in 1994 Belgrade & we left in 1999 for Canada during Kosovo war. I had for many years kept myself quiet from the horrors I saw there. Seeing your videos has brought a huge inspiration to open up to others. You went through hell and back twice and being your authentic self is big and can help many others for years to come. Thank you for all you do.

@mimz1173 3 months ago

It’s beautiful that your mother visited you in your dream. She really wanted you to know she’s waiting for you and she wants you to live a long and fulfilled life until then. I bet she’s so incredibly proud of you. ❤️

@teddythefishygamer 7 months ago

Bro thought the first escape was easy so he did the second one on hard mode

@Vitamini_the_carrot 6 months ago

To put the Corn thing into perspective: The average cob of corn has around 800 kernels

@coolguy2005x 1 day ago

the amount of times that you begged not to die. you have an incredible boundless will to live

@houston356 8 months ago

As much as it blew your mind seeing the outside world, it’s blows our mind listening to a real North Korean tell his story.

@nateliez320 6 months ago

Im not a north korean so im not trying to act like i know everything. But people have no idea how hard this actually is to do (escape) and tell people about, youre so insanely strong for this charles, keep going

@bloodywolfwarrior302 2 weeks ago

46:54 the amount of horrible stuff this guy went through and still came out a decent and kind man is just incredible

@iampooky72 8 months ago

Thank you for sharing your story. Escaping North Korea even once is unimaginable your resilience and courage is truly powerful.

@Scar_let_phoenix 8 months ago

I've just started listening but i think it's very important to tell you that the bed wetting is 100% from trauma and is a trauma response. You are such a courageous brave and wonderful soul. Thank you for sharing your story, it's very important for the world to hear. You have strength tempered in fire. I'm honored that you're here.