Broadcaster An Sun-young revealed the discrimination and uncomfortable realities she faced after moving to Canada. However, she has transformed into a resilient mother, stating that she will take this as an opportunity for new challenges.
An Sun-young shared her recent experiences in Canada on the 5th, saying, "Yesterday, I spent 6 and a half hours, and today, I did a 4-hour morning open run, but in the end, I failed to obtain my driver's license ID. There really is no training like this."
She noted, "Recently, Canada's immigration policies have become very tight, and there are many cases where even if a child gets a student visa, the caregiver's residency visa is not granted," adding, "Since I'm in the status of a tourist, my bank account, mobile phone, and internet services are not properly functioning. It's a frustrating life in Toronto."
In particular, An Sun-young shared her experiences with discrimination as an outsider. She stated, "Today, I was painfully reminded of being an outsider by the expressions and gestures directing blame at me, and the dismissive attitude revived the fighting spirit of someone from South Korea," but added, "I'm grateful for the age and experience that allowed me to respond with a smile and say, 'OK, I am sorry.'"
She expressed, "I will definitely establish a proper K-brand here that even Canadians will recognize. I am grateful for the determination that was sparked by that face, which seemed to intentionally belittle me, because it ignited new aspirations and passion in my life, which I had been just trying to get by with, like feeding my child."
An Sun-young moved to Canada after her son passed the admission test for a youth ice hockey team. Despite facing difficulties, she proudly stated, "I have finally been able to do what I couldn't for 26 years while fitting myself into a live broadcast schedule, giving birth, starting a business, and only working."
"Sending my child to school and going to brunch with other moms," "Walking my child to and from school," and "Feeding my child homemade lunch boxes instead of school meals" are some of them. An Sun-young mentioned, "In my life, which was always hurried and sharp, I felt that if I wasn't engaged in some economic activity or productive work that could provide material or mental support to my surroundings or future, then it was a waste of time, and I would feel anxious. Now, even the hours spent waiting 6 hours in unfriendly local government offices, which used to ruin my day, and the time driving 1-2 hours in unfamiliar places to buy necessary school supplies, are all happy moments filled with gratitude for the sacrifices of my past work and the people I left behind."
Meanwhile, An Sun-young married a businessman who is three years younger in 2013 and has a son. In response to a question about whether she had divorced her husband, she stated, "We have not been compatible as a couple for several years and do not go around together. However, as co-parents, we work well together, adapting to our own lives and taking care of our child 'separately yet together.'"
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