Compare and Contrast Yeonmi and Keum Sook's Escape

Compare and contrast Yeonmi and Keum Sook’s escape from North Korea to their escape from China. Discuss how they escaped, if their escape went as planned, and if they were tricked or misused in any way as they tried to make their escape.

Reasons for Yeonmi and Her Mother's Escape from North Korea and China

Why did Yeonmi and her mother decide to escape from North Korea? Why did they decide to escape from China? What did they hope for themselves each time they moved?

Treatment of People by North Korean Government

Discuss the type of government that existed in North Korea when Yeonmi decided to leave. How did government officials treat the people? What decisions did the government allow the people to make? What decisions did they not allow the people to make?

Changes in North Korean Government