“I thought America was different, but I saw so many similarities to wha...” — Park Yeon-mi Quote

“I thought America was different, but I saw so many similarities to what I saw in North Korea that I started worrying.”

“We don't have friends in North Korea. We only have comrades. There's no concept of friends.”

“I heard about desert, but I never seen them with my eyes. I just couldn't believe there was nothing, except sand and except the stars in the sky.”

“In time, all of Korea will be united in liberty.”

“I spoke to a million in one service, in Korea, in Seoul. And that was the largest audience I ever have had.”

“I lived in Korea when I was young, so it was great to be back, close to my family.”