Yeonmi Park

About the Author

Yeonmi Park is a courageous North Korean defector and human rights advocate whose extraordinary journey from oppression to freedom has inspired millions worldwide. Born in North Korea during the devastating famine of the 1990s, she endured unimaginable hardships, including starvation, forced labor, and human trafficking, before escaping to China and eventually seeking asylum in the United States. As a prominent voice for the oppressed, Park has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the atrocities in North Korea and the plight of defectors. Through her gripping memoir While Time Remains: A North Korean Defector's Search for Freedom in America, she chronicles her relentless pursuit of liberty, resilience, and the American dream, offering a poignant testament to the human spirit's unyielding quest for dignity and hope.