Survival in the Shadows of North Korea

This chapter explores the speaker's traumatic experiences growing up in North Korea under a repressive regime, highlighting extreme class divisions and systemic oppression. It focuses on the harrowing realities of famine, severe malnutrition, and a lack of basic human rights, revealing the stark contrasts between urban and rural life. The discussion also reflects on the concept of guilt and shame in relation to social mobility and historical injustices, drawing poignant comparisons with Western cultures.