Jack Boone is a first-year student at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies pursuing a master’s degree in International Relations with a concentration in China Studies and International Political Economy. Through scholarly experiences in London, Beijing, and Washington, D.C., he became fascinated with the role China plays in the international system, including in regard to its bilateral relationship with North Korea. He hopes that his work at HRNK will not only strengthen his knowledge of human rights advocacy, but also allow him to gain a more direct and human understanding of relevant international political and economic systems.