Following party losses in major mayoral elections, South Korean President Moon Jae-in replaced the prime minister and six cabinet members on April 16, according to Reuters. On April 7,…
This Week Around the World
April 29 Icheon, South Korea: A construction site fire left at least 38 dead and an unknown number still trapped in the building. Out of the known 10 injured individuals,…
Scary shit around the world
Ghosts, spirits and abandoned villages With Halloween season in full swing, ghost stories are far from a rarity in most social situations. If you feel like your scary story bank…
Have you heard of God The Mother?
Portland State students report being approached on campus by World Mission Society Church of God members amid rumors the group is involved in sex trafficking and cult-like behavior. “Have you…
Sexual assault claims rock South Korean skating world
South Korea, “a world leader in speed skating” has recently faced sexual assault claims by female skaters against their male coaches. “We consider the seriousness of violence, and sexual abuse…
This week around the world: Feb. 5–Feb. 11
Feb. 5 Israel: African migrants face deportation The Israeli government gave 20,000 male African migrants notice to leave the country within two months or risk jail time. The migrants, who…
Volunteer conversation program opens cross-border dialogue
For the past 15 years, Portland State’s Volunteer Conversation Program has acted as a bridge connecting American students with international students from PSU’s Intensive English Language Program. “The volunteer program…
This week around the world: Oct. 14–20
Oct. 14 Busan, South Korea The 18th Annual Busan International Film Festival, Asia’s largest film festival, is the first since the revelation that former President Park Geun-hye blacklisted filmmakers and…
North Korea wants to chill and let chill
Is North Korean diplomacy possible? At a moment when tensions are at an all-time high between the United States and North Korea, it might behoove our country and the media…
For three days, all silk roads lead to Portland
International scholars ranging from countries such as Germany, Pakistan and South Korea flew in to Portland to attend the Art & Archaeology of the Silk Road Symposium, hosted by Portland…
Guam stuck in middle of crossfire
It’s hard to ignore the news circulating about Trump and North Korea. The coverage ranges from the Atlantic calling it the “worst problem on earth” and headlines such as, “Are…