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About
Content creator best known for sharing his story of escaping from North Korea on two separate occasions before ultimately resettling in the United States. He recounts his life experiences with a mix of humor and insight through his videos on his popular YouTube channel, CharlesNorthKorea, where he has amassed over 210,000 subscribers to date. His platform also includes over 210,000 followers on his charlesnorthkorea Instagram account.
Before Fame
His childhood presented numerous obstacles including partial orphanage and severe poverty including periods during which he was forced to beg for food, often in freezing conditions.
Trivia
He has been involved with an NGO called Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), which helps North Korean defectors and refugees. In addition to escaping North Korea twice, he also survived imprisonment in a detention center. He later announced plans to document his experiences in an autobiographical book.
Family Life
His real name is Charles Ryu. He was born to a North Korean mother and a Chinese father.
Associated With
He and Yeonmi Park are both well-known North Korean defectors.
