Joseph Kim

About the Author

Joseph Kim is a resilient author and advocate whose extraordinary journey from the shadows of North Korean oppression to the freedoms of American life inspires readers worldwide. Born into a world of famine and fear, Kim endured unimaginable hardships, including starvation and loss, before escaping to seek refuge in the United States. His memoir, Under The Same Sky: From Starvation in North Korea to Salvation in America, chronicles this harrowing odyssey with unflinching honesty and profound hope, shedding light on the human cost of tyranny and the unyielding spirit of survival. Today, as a speaker and humanitarian, Kim dedicates his efforts to raising awareness about North Korean defectors, empowering others to break free from cycles of despair and embrace new beginnings.