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62% of Young Americans Favor Socialism, Defector Warns

6/1/2025

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A striking 62% of young Americans express a favorable view of socialism, despite its troubled past. Charles Ryu, a North Korean defector, shares his chilling journey under this regime, urging others to recognize its perils. Now thriving in America, he passionately educates through his YouTube channel, "Ask a North Korean," championing the value of freedom.

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A striking 62% of young Americans express a favorable view of socialism, despite its troubled past. Charles Ryu, a North Korean defector, shares his chilling journey under this regime, urging others to recognize its perils. Now thriving in America, he passionately educates through his YouTube channel, "Ask a North Korean," championing the value of freedom.