Survival Amidst Despair in North Korea

This chapter provides a harrowing account of life in North Korea, highlighting the normalization of death and suffering in public spaces. The speaker shares their traumatic experiences, from witnessing severe malnutrition and unsanitary medical practices to their perilous escape journey with their mother. It sheds light on the devastating impact of oppression on individuals and society, emphasizing the lengths people go to survive in a system that devalues life.