Yeonmi Park
Keynote Speaker: North Korean Defector & Human Rights Advocate; Author of "In Order to Live"; Board Member, Human Rights Foundation
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Yeonmi Park Biography
Yeonmi Park is a North Korean defector, human rights activist, and author known for her advocacy against totalitarianism and her work in the field of human rights. The Washington Post has described Park as one of the most famous North Korean defectors in the world. Park escaped from North Korea to China, later settling in South Korea before moving to the United States. She was born into an educated, politically connected family that turned to black market trading during North Korea's economic collapse. After her father was sent to a labor camp for smuggling, her family faced starvation. During their escape to China, Park and her mother were trafficked and sold into slavery before eventually escaping to Mongolia.
Park gained international attention after delivering a speech at the One Young World Summit in Dublin, which was viewed 50 million times in two days on YouTube and social media. She has spoken at the Oslo Freedom Forum and other global events, sharing her experiences under the North Korean regime and urging audiences to recognize and resist oppression worldwide. Park’s advocacy has been recognized by BBC 100 Women. Her talks have been viewed online nearly 350 million times, including appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, a leading podcast on Spotify.
Park is the author of two books. Her memoir, "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom," has sold over 100,000 copies and has been published in multiple languages and countries. Her second book, "While Time Remains: A North Korean Defector's Search for Freedom in America," became a national bestseller and addresses broader issues of freedom of expression and political discourse in the United States.
Park graduated from Columbia University and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. She serves on the executive board of directors of the Human Rights Foundation, an organization focused on challenging dictatorships. Park has been featured on CNN, CNBC, and BBC, as well as in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She also maintains a YouTube channel, "Voice of North Korea by Yeonmi Park," which has over one million subscribers. Through her speaking engagements, books, and digital media presence, Park is recognized for her work on human rights, freedom, and the dangers of authoritarianism.
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Yeonmi Park is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Political and Faith & Religion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Yeonmi Park generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shiza Shahid, Laura Ling and Tala Dowlatshahi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yeonmi Park for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Yeonmi Park to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Yeonmi Park for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Yeonmi Park, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yeonmi Park, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Yeonmi Park speak about?
Yeonmi Park is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Political, Faith & Religion, Social Activism, Women's Rights, Overcoming Adversity, Immigration, Government, Diversity & Inclusion, TED, Non-Fiction Authors, Influential Women and Storytelling. -
Where does Yeonmi Park travel from?
Yeonmi Park generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Yeonmi Park?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Yeonmi Park for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Yeonmi Park for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Yeonmi Park or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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