Yeonmi Park

Yeonmi Park

North Korean defector, human rights activist, and author known for her memoir 'In Order to Live' detailing her escape from North Korea and advocacy for human rights.

About

Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector and prominent human rights activist.
She gained international recognition after publishing her memoir 'In Order to Live', where she recounts her harrowing escape from North Korea and journey to freedom.
Since then, she has been actively speaking on global platforms about the human rights abuses in North Korea and advocating for freedom and awareness.
Her work involves public speaking, writing, and activism dedicated to exposing oppressive regimes and supporting defectors.

Areas of Expertise

human rights author

Recent Podcasts

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Yeonmi Park: North Korea | Lex Fridman Podcast #196

Topic: North Korea, human rights, defection experience

02:00:491,743,66249,1524 years ago
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