
#1691 - Yeonmi Park
The Joe Rogan Experience
Navigating Cultural Transitions
This chapter explores the speaker's journey of adapting to food, social norms, and educational challenges after escaping North Korea to settle in South Korea. They share humorous anecdotes about unexpected flavors, cultural misunderstandings, and the stark contrast between life in North Korea and the west. The discussion highlights the significant impact of these experiences on personal identity and determination to succeed in a new environment.
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