Carter Thompson is a recent graduate of the University of Manchester where he earned his MA in Criminology. Previously, he earned a BA in International Studies with a concentration in Security and Foreign Policy from Virginia Tech. During his master’s degree, he focused his research on North Korean political prison camps, trying to uncover the reasons preventing international intervention on behalf of human rights abuses in North Korea. This research opened his eyes to the true scope and nature of the problem in North Korea, sparking a passion to continue researching as he hopes to raise awareness of the situation while also deepening his own understanding of East Asian politics and culture. He understands that he has a lot to learn and is excited about this opportunity to work with the HRNK team.