Why He Didn't Survive North Korea: The Otto Warmbier Tragedy

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This is Otto Warmbier. An American college student and tourist whose trip to North Korea turned into an actual nightmare. In 2016, he was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in a North Korean prison camp for a seemingly innocent crime that many believe... he didn't even commit. After his sentencing, all communication with the outside world was cut off. 00:00 The Otto Warmbier Tragedy 00:48 Returned home in a braindead condition 01:16 North Korea denied responsibility for Otto's death 02:59 Otto's background in commerce and passion for travel 04:09 The initial light-hearted atmosphere of the tour 06:15 Otto's confession may have been coerced by the North Korean government 09:58 Both Obama and Trump administrations worked to bring Otto home safely. 13:45 No definitive signs of torture or physical abuse found Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Produced by the makers of What If. Check out our other channels: What If - https://bit.ly/youtube-What-If Aperture: https://bit.ly/aperture-show Whether it’s an earthquake, mudslide or shark attack, survive whatever awaits you. How To Survive shows how to endure life-threatening moments with science and survivor stories. Note: This video is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this channel. If you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor, the ambulance or the police immediately. Underknown does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this video. Reliance on any information provided by Underknown is solely at your own risk. An Underknown show: https://underknown.com Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ #howtosurvive #northkorea #tragedy