Yeonmi Park

Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector, human rights activist, and author. Born in Hyesan, North Korea, Park escaped from the oppressive regime in 2007, embarking on a harrowing journey to freedom through China and Mongolia before settling in South Korea and eventually the United States. Her memoir, "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom," published in 2015, chronicles her escape and advocates for the freedom of North Korean people. Park is a sought-after speaker and has appeared on international platforms to raise awareness about human rights abuses in North Korea, inspiring many with her resilience and courage.