Saege Anzueto is a rising senior at the University of Houston, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in World Cultures and Literatures with a minor in Korean Studies. Her academic and research interests were sparked during an International Summer Exchange program at Korea University in Seoul, where she focused on Korean language and history. This experience led her to the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, where she has fully been able to research and pursue her aspirations in Korean Relations.

Her experience as a Research Intern at the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea has further fueled her passion for advocacy, as well as offered her growth in leadership as a Daily Press Manager alongside her fellow intern Diana Woo.

Motivated by the work she has done at HRNK, Saege is currently writing a senior honor thesis on North Korean rights. Titled “The History of North Korean Feminism in the Post-War Era,” her work examines the developmental stages of North Korea from 1950 to 1970, particularly the roles of women as illustrated through defector testimonies and oral histories. This research deepened her understanding of gender dynamics and human rights issues in authoritarian contexts.

As President of the UH Korean Language and Literature Club, Saege organizes events that promote Korean culture and enhance language skills among students, where she hopes to facilitate an understanding of Inter-Korean relations in Houston. She is also working as an Education and Outreach Intern at the Asia Society Texas creating curriculum for cultural events and facilitating learning camps for youth on ancient North Korean culture. Additionally, her role as a Programs Intern with the World Affairs Council has allowed her the opportunity to present on the history of the Kim regime and their human rights violations at the Global Affairs and U.S. Policy Institute.

Through her internship at HRNK, Saege hopes to deepen her knowledge of the Korean Peninsula and broaden her perspectives on human rights advocacy. She aspires to apply her skills and understanding in the field of diplomacy and U.S.-Korean policy, potentially pursuing her post-graduate studies in South Korea.