This is a transcript of a talk by Euna Lee, a documentary journalist who was detained in North Korea. She shares her experiences of being captured at the North Korean border while filming a documentary about North Korean refugees in China. Euna reflects on how she initially viewed North Koreans as enemies due to her upbringing in South Korea but gradually humanized them during her captivity. She highlights moments of kindness and shared interests with her captors, emphasizing the importance of seeing the humanity in one's supposed enemies. Euna's story serves as a reminder to resist dehumanization and prejudice in the face of geopolitical tensions.
Sure, here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker read about the young generation of workers' desires in Harvard Business Review.
2. The central idea is to "make an impact" rather than just talk about it.
3. The speaker became a documentary journalist with a goal of making an impact against injustice.
4. The speaker and their team were filming a documentary about North Korean refugees in China.
5. They encountered North Korean soldiers while on the frozen river near the border.
6. The speaker and their team were chased by these soldiers.
7. The speaker was eventually taken into custody by these soldiers.
8. The speaker mentioned being detained for about three months.
9. After detention, the speaker returned home.
10. The speaker shared stories of interactions with North Korean guards, showing a more human side.
11. The speaker emphasized the importance of seeing humanity in others beyond political differences.
Please note that these facts are based on the provided text, and I have excluded opinions and subjective statements.