It was not until President Kim Il Sung liberated the country that Choe could lead a worthy life. She lived in grief as a member of a stateless nation after her birth, subject to maltreatment and contempt.

She worked hard as an agricultural worker to live up to the loving care shown by the country even a bit. She kept herself busy even after becoming a pensioner.

She likes edible herbs and vegetables, having a balanced diet. She keeps herself optimistic, doing needlework and cultivating kitchen garden.