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Powerful Escape Story

The Hard Road Out: One Woman’s Escape From North Korea

by Jihyun Park

Audiobook Narrated by Rosa Escoda 6 hrs and 52 mins

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This gripping memoir recounts one woman's extraordinary journey from the brutal realities of life in North Korea to freedom in the West. Growing up under one of the world's most oppressive regimes, the author endured unimaginable hardship, including famine, forced labour, and constant surveillance. When circumstances became unbearable, she made the perilous decision to flee across the border into China, only to face new dangers including trafficking and exploitation.

Her story is one of remarkable resilience and courage, offering rare insight into the hidden world of North Korea and the desperate measures people take to escape it. This powerful testimony sheds light on a humanitarian crisis that continues today, whilst celebrating the indomitable human spirit's capacity to survive against overwhelming odds.