Korean Rape Culture? That doesn’t sound Great
News out of Korea suggests that the #MeToo movement, which spread virally in October, 2017, has reached the peninsula, meaning that a worryingly large...
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If by chance you are unaware of current events in Oman (a neutral and peaceful nation bordering Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen), please take...
Saudi Arabia Facing Ramadan Crisis
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is globally revered and celebrated for numerous reasons, not least because Saudi women are treated "like queens", unlike western women...
North Korea, Land of Unicorns
The magical kingdom of North Korea is a much maligned and misunderstood place, according to Ri Chun-hee. Ri, revered for her grace, style and...
Kuwait Unveils Revolutionary new Gaydar Technology
There are currently over 70 countries in which acts of homosexuality are a criminal offence (largely in Africa, the Middle East and southern Asia),...
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A young Korean friend asked for a little help with a short essay he had written for his university English class. We chatted over...
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By this title I don't mean of course to speak of people who decided for whatever reason to go on a killing spree but...
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I finally stepped out of the airport, breathed the fresh air and looked up at big, blue African skies. Three seconds later I lowered my gaze and...
