Greatest hits of North Korean refugees

A North Korean refugee's accomplishments can range from discovering a cure for cancer to rescuing puppies from burning buildings to bringing peace to the Korean Peninsula. However, the initial question most audiences ask after hearing about these deeds is often about how the refugee managed to escape North Korea. This raises the question of why North Korean refugees sometimes tire of discussing their escape stories.

During the 24th "I am from North Korea" English Speech Contest held at Ewha Womans University on October 10, the speaker, who is also a co-founder of Freedom Speakers International (FSI), noted that seven previous winners returned to speak. However, only two of these speakers chose to discuss their escapes. This indicates that when North Korean refugees select their own topics for public speaking engagements, they seldom focus on their escape experiences, reunification, or the ruling Kim dynasty in North Korea.