Posted : 2021-07-03 09:50 gettyimagesbank Eom Yeong-nam was a featured speaker at the May 15 Asia Regional Forum organized by Freedom Speakers International and sponsored by UniKorea. Below is an excerpt of his remarks. ― Ed. By Eom Yeong-nam What's the difference between suffering in oppression and suffering in freedom? In an oppressive country like North Korea, when you suffer, you don't have the opportunity to solve your problems. In a free country like South Korea, you may suffer, but you have the opportunity to overcome your problems. I hope after you hear my speech today that you will have a greater appreciation that you were born into freedom and have opportunities to enjoy a better life.