Extraordinary Lives
S2 Ep4: How I Escaped North Korea Twice: Surviving Sex Slavery, Prison & Starvation
Apr 5, 2023
Meet Jihyun Park, an incredibly brave woman who escaped North Korea twice. She shares her harrowing experiences of escaping, being sold into sex slavery in China, and finding sanctuary in the UK. The podcast explores her journey, including the controlled environment in North Korea, the challenges of crossing the border into China, and her survival in sex slavery. Despite facing discrimination and hardship, Jihyun demonstrates determination, resilience, and a commitment to spreading positivity.
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- Jihyun Park endured a harrowing journey of escaping North Korea twice and being sold into sex slavery in China before finding sanctuary in the UK.
- Growing up in North Korea, Jihyun experienced a controlled and brainwashed environment with limited access to outside information and a glorification of the country's leaders.
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Escaping North Korea: A Journey of Survival and Hope
Jihan Park, a human rights activist, shares her harrowing experience of escaping North Korea twice. In her first escape attempt, she was caught and sold into human trafficking in China. After being released from prison and realizing she had to save her son, she went through another human trafficking journey. Despite physical challenges, she crossed the border into China again and contacted her son. Although their conversation was brief, it brought tears and a renewed sense of hope.
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