I Survived Sex Slavery, Prison & Starvation | Extraordinary Lives | @LADbible

Apr 05 2023

In this episode of Extraordinary Lives we sat down with Jihyun Park, an incredible woman who escaped North Korea twice. Jihyun takes us through what life was really like in North Korea, how she manages to escape twice, how she ended up being sold into sex slavery in China and then eventually found sanctuary in the UK. Warning: this episode contains content you may find distressing. We speak to people with a unique life story to tell. From a North Korea escapee to an undercover cop, a Cold War spy to a shipwreck survivor. Hosted by LADbible's Ben-Powell Jones, this series is a window into remarkable experiences – with stories that paint a picture of extraordinary lives. With thanks to Jihyun Park for sharing her story, you can find her on Twitter - www.Twitter.com/JihyunPark7 00:00 - 00:27 - Introduction 00:27 - 06:39 - Life In North Korea 06:39 - 24:01 - First Escape From North Korea 24:01 - 42:21 - Being Sold As A Sex Slave in China 42:21- 54:46 - Being Sent Back to North Korea 54:46 - 01:06:19 - Second Escape From North Korea 01:06:19 -01:15:20 - Getting to the UK 01:15:20 - 01:18:26 - Life Lesson