Sophia Hapin is a junior at American University, pursuing a major in International Studies and minor in International Business. Her thematic areas include environmental sustainability and global health as well as national security and foreign policy with a regional focus in East Asia and the Pacific. By working at Americans for a Free Syria in 2019, Sophia recognized the intensive work required to combat human rights abuses. Now, as an intern at HRNK, she continues to advocate for human rights and hopes to deepen her knowledge of North Korea.
Sophia also plans to study at Yonsei University in Seoul next fall to further her interest in East Asia relations. In the future, her goal is to research the intersection of economic development and climate change with regard to its effect on both human rights and national security abroad.
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