She was subject to all sorts of maltreatment and contempt as a member of the stateless nation before the liberation of the country. It was not until Generalissimo Kim Il Sung liberated the country that she could lead a worthwhile life.

She devoted herself to farming for decades. She did a lot of good work to help boost the grain production even after becoming a pensioner.

She has always told her sons and daughters to devote themselves to the benevolent party and country, saying that she enjoys a long and healthy life thanks to the best socialist system serving the people.