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The 2025 South Korean Presidential Election: Safety Implications for International Education Programs

Forecast Reports / By / May 27, 2025

South Korea is navigating a period of significant political turbulence following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The upcoming presidential election on June 3, 2025, has intensified political polarization and public unrest. Despite these challenges, South Korea remains a relatively low-risk destination for international education programs, though students should exercise caution leading up to and in the aftermath of the presidential election.

The Week Ahead: May 26, 2025

The Week Ahead / By / May 27, 2025

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

The Week Ahead: May 19, 2025

The Week Ahead / By / May 19, 2025

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

The Week Ahead: May 12, 2025

The Week Ahead / By / May 12, 2025

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

The Week Ahead: May 5, 2025

The Week Ahead / By / May 5, 2025

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

Avoid Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden, after a deadly shooting killed three people on April 29.

Advisories / By / April 29, 2025

At least three people have died in Uppsala after a shooting in a hair salon on April 29. Police are searching for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities have cordoned off the area and urged nearby residents to stay sheltered in place as the investigation continues. The motive remains unknown. Increased security in the area is likely.

Avoid the Hellenic Parliament and surrounding area in Athens, Greece, due to a bomb threat on April 29.

Advisories / By / April 29, 2025

Authorities in Athens received an emergency call reporting a bomb threat in the Hellenic Parliament building on April 29. The surrounding area has reportedly been cordoned off, and police have closed Vasilissis Sofias Street to traffic while the investigation is underway. Emergency services are present at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Week Ahead: April 28, 2025

The Week Ahead / By / April 28, 2025

“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.

Avoid all non-essential travel over the coming hours in Spain and Portugal amid a power outage on April 28.

Advisories / By / April 28, 2025

A major power outage across Spain and Portugal began around 12:30 PM on April 28. Air and train travel has been suspended until further notice. Street lights have turned off, causing heavy traffic in urban centers. Phone lines in some areas are down, and authorities are urging people to only use cell phones for emergency calls. Electricity providers have estimated restoring power will take 6 to 10 hours.

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