Hyunseung Lee
Former DPRK businessman, chair of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League branch, and North Korean escapee. Now works as a director for One Korea Network and a fellow of North Korean studies at the Global Peace Foundation.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 2h 35min
#328 - North Korean Escapee Reveals CHILLING Details of his Escape | Hyun-Seung Lee
Hyun-Seung Lee, a former DPRK businessman and now a North Korean studies fellow, shares his gripping escape journey from Kim Jong-un's regime. He reveals the chilling realities of military life, where indoctrination and loyalty collide with brutality. Lee discusses the stark challenges in resource distribution and the paradox of talent within a repressive state. He poignantly recounts the emotional turmoil of defecting, navigating the treacherous path to freedom while leaving family behind. His insights offer a rare glimpse into life and resistance in North Korea.
Jul 9, 2025 • 2h 60min
#317 - North Korean Military Defector EXPOSES Kim Jong Un & “1984” Spy Program | Hyunseung Lee
Hyunseung Lee, a former North Korean businessman and defector, reveals startling insights about life under Kim Jong Un. He discusses the regime’s use of advanced technology for surveillance and control, alongside the indoctrination faced by children in North Korea. Lee shares his own experiences of oppression, starvation, and the struggle to steal moments of joy amidst a fabricated reality. Delving into the dynamics of the Kim family, he contrasts the harsh realities of everyday North Koreans with the elite's façade, all while exploring the challenges of defection and the quest for freedom.
