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  • The Girl with Seven Names: Escape from North Korea

    The Girl with Seven Names: Escape from North Korea - Paperback

    The Girl with Seven Names: Escape from North Korea - Paperback

    By Hyeonseo Lee

About Hyeonseo Lee Books

Hyeonseo Lee grew up in North Korea but escaped to China in 1997. In 2008, after more than 10 years there, she came to Seoul, South Korea, where she struggled to adjust to life in the bustling city. Recently graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, she has become a regular speaker on the international stage fostering human rights and awareness of the plight of North Koreans. She is an advocate for fellow refugees, even helping close relatives leave North Korea. Her TED talk has been viewed nearly 4m times. She is married to her American husband Brian Gleason and currently lives in South Korea.