Hello, I am an aspiring journalist
My name is Paul Singh and I am a Journalist in the Bay Area who has worked for three publications. With one of my publications I had won four awards, one for a sports photo and three was for various news stories in the Bay Area. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor`s in Journalism at San Francisco State University and graduating in May. After I graduate I am looking to grow my experience with other publications around the world. Currently I am a U.S. Correspondent for a South Korean Newspaper called The Seoul Times.
You can get to know more about my work by checking out my portfolio below:
Peace Trail Routes along the Demilitarized Zone Opens Up in South Korea
Peace trails along the DMZ have opened up for tourists and citizens to explore where they can see different types of plants and animals that refuge there. The Seoul Times
South Korea Is Distressed as U.S. Moves Defenses to Middle East
The U.S. started moving their defenses to the Middle East following the ongoing war in Iran which comes after North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. Now the South is concerned and needs to invest more money into their defenses. The Seoul Times
‘No Kings’ Allowed in Berkeley as People Rally Against Trump and Everything Else
At Berkeley, protesters gathered at multiple locations to protest against the Trump administration and Immigrations & Customs Enforcement. Full story here.
The Mystery Lights will take you back into the 60s
Originally from Salinas California, this Rock N Roll band combines elements from garage rock, psychedelic rock and elements of punk that creates a sound and vibe that will bring their listeners back to the 60s. Full Story Here
Jimmy Eat World is having their 25th Anniversary Tour
Jimmy Eat World has their 25th anniversary for their album Bleed American in North America and an outside summer tour in the United Kingdom. Full Story Here
How Ravi Shankar brought the Sitar from the East to the West
In the 1950s, a Sitarist from Northern India, Ravi Shankar brought Hindustani classical music to the West inspiring The Beatles and other British Invasion bands like The Rolling Stones along with Jazz musicians John Coltrane. Full Story Here
Yoon Suk-Yeol Receives Life Sentence with Associates Sentenced
Former President Yoon Suk-Yeol receives life sentence for the 2024 Martial Law he imposed along with people associated with him from former Presidents and Prime Ministers and members of the South Korean Police Force have been sentenced as well. Full Story Here
Who`s Next After Kim Jong-Un?
In North Korea, the Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un will have to find a successor for the role of Supreme Leader in the future. There are speculations that Kim has prepared his 13-year-old daughter Kim Ju-Ae for that role. Full Story Here
Official Expelled for Comment on “Importing Women”
A South Korean official, Kim Hee-Soo who served as the Governor of Jindo County has been expelled from the Democratic Party after he made comments about importing women from Sri Lanka and Vietnam marry them off to rural bachelors to fix the low birth rates resulting in backlash from activist groups. Full Story Here
Anti-ICE protest takes place at Tesla Dealership
About 1,000 protesters gather around the Tesla dealership to protest against ICE and President Trump. Full Story Here
Protesters gathered to Dolores Park and marched to City Hall to Protest ICE
At Mission Dolores Park, protesters and organizers gather to protest killings by the U.S. Immigration of Customs Enforcement marching on Dolores St., Market St. to SF City Hall. Full Story Here
S. Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Keon-Hee Sentenced on Corruption Charges
Former First Lady Kim Keon-Hee was sentenced to 20 months for charges of corruption after her arrest in August 2025. Full Story Here
South Korea Passes Bill Causing Concern for Free Press
South Korea has passed a bill called the “anti fake-news” bill to prevent the spread of misinformation but it is receiving backlash for violating people`s right for free speech. Full Story Here
Former President Yoon Suk-Yeol Could Face Death Penalty
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol could face life or the death penalty for multiple charges stemming from the 2024 Martial Law crisis. Full Story Here
San Francisco holds Annual Coffee Festival
San Francisco has their annual coffee festival held at the Festival Pavilion where SF Locals can try the various types of coffee from various coffee shops in the Bay Area. Full Story Here.
Recent Waymo incidents spark controversy amongst students
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have struck a cat and a dog within the span of a month
With two recent incidents regarding Waymo vehicles running over animals, students at San Francisco State University are outraged and deleting their Waymo accounts. Full Story Here
Russia Violates Polish Airspace with Drone Incursion Causing Concerns for NATO
Russian drones cross into Polish airspace resulting in NATO jets shooting them down. NATO might have to invest in drone technology in the future. Full story on The Seoul Times.
New Missile from South Korea Is Being Tested to Deter Threat
A new missile has been developed from South Korea to counter threat from North Korea after they lost faith from U.S. protection. Full story on The Seoul Times.
North Korean Defector Escapes to South Korea in 10-Hour Swim Wrapped in Foam
A North Korean defector escaped by swimming 10 hours while being wrapped in foam. This is the second time a North Korean has defected into the South since Lee Jae-Myung took office. Full story on The Seoul Times.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Have Signed a Peace Deal by US President
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev have signed a Peace-Deal in the White House by U.S. President Donald Trump after the two Caucasus countries were in-conflict for over 35 years. Full story on The Seoul Times.
Kim Jong-Un`s Sister Rejects Peace with South Korea
Sister of Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Yo-Jong has rejected peace offers from South Korea and is working on developing further relations with Russia. Full story on The Seoul Times.
Former First Lady Kim Keon-Hee Arrested on Charges of Corruption and Bribery
Former First Lady and wife of Former President Yoon Suk-Yeol, Kim Keon-Hee has been arrested on charges of bribery, corruption and stock manipulation and is being held in a small prison cell in Southern Seoul. Full story on The Seoul Times.
Ex-President Yoon Suk-Yeol Resists Arrest Regarding Declaring Martial Law
Ex-President of South Korea Yoon Suk-Yeol resists questioning and arrest by getting down to his underwear. Full story on The Seoul Times.
Pianist brightens up downtown San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
In Yerba Buena Gardens, pianist named Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes performed on Saturday Sept 20. He is performing at the Yerba Buena Garden’s Festival that goes on from May to November. Full Story Here
San Francisco Botanical Garden celebrates 10th year of Flower Piano
Flower Piano is the elements of nature and music combined with pianos spread around the garden and different performers at each piano. Not only are there pianos but Latin bands and a symphony. Story posted on GGX.
The Chomp: Men’s soccer club president on the future of SFSU soccer
President of the San Francisco State University Men’s Soccer Club Daniel Rodriguez discusses his empathy for the SFSU Men`s soccer team getting cut along with future goals. Full podcast on GGX.
SFSU to address Mashouf equipment issues after months of complaints
Several issues at the Mashouf Wellness Center such as missing and damaged equipment have affected students workout, but SFSU have decided to address these issues during the summer rather than during the semester. Story was co-written with fellow GGX reporter Elijah Shaw.
New research lab offers opportunities and new technologies to students
The Reality Experience Design Lab opens up at San Francisco State University by Computer Science professor Sanika Doolani to explore Virtual, Augmented and Extended Reality technology. Story posted on GGX
Japantown’s Cherry Blossom Festival blooms despite plaza construction
Every year in San Francisco, Japantown holds an annual festival called the Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate Japanese culture with food venders and music. Story posted on GGX
SFSU men’s soccer club loses road match at USF
Factors such as lack of communication and effort lead to the San Francisco State University Men’s Soccer Club`s loss against University of San Francisco. Story posted on GGX
New exhibition gallery debuts at J. Paul Leonard Library
A new gallery has opened up at the fourth floor of the J. Paul Leonard Library of San Francisco State University representing the struggles that Mexican American women endured in Watsonville, California. Story posted on GGX
Protesters gather against OpenAI, show support for Suchir Balaji
Protesters gather outside the OpenAI building to protest after the OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji died from suicide but details were not adding up. Story posted on GGX
Remembering Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Of India
Former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh had passed away on December 26, 2024 but his legacy is not forgotten. Story posted on The OWP
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Coma
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is in a coma causing uncertainty on what will happen to the current regime. Story posted on The OWP
Indian Rupee Is Depreciating As Trump Wins Second Presidential Term
Now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, it has started affecting currencies around the world such as the Indian Rupee as it has depreciated by 8-10%. Story posted on The OWP
The Korean Peninsula takes sides in ongoing Ukraine-Russia War
With the war in Ukraine going on, it seems that the Korean peninsula is choosing who to support in the war. Story posted on the OWP
Venezuelan President’s Plane Seized in the Dominican Republic by U.S., showing a regional denunciation of Maduro’s repression on opposition
Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro had his plane seized in the Dominican Republic and to ensure Venezuela holds fair elections, President Biden relaxed sanctions on Venezuela but there have been opposition leaders facing arrests such as opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. Story posted on OWP
Bloodshed Caused by Sinaloa Cartel Spreads In Mexico
Cartel Violence in Sinaloa, Mexico has spread on to neighboring states resulting in death and missing people. Story posted on The OWP
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Enhancing Diversity in Music Line-Up
Among Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, we are seeing a few more diverse music artists performing. There is a band from Ukraine, a Pakistani music artist along with a couple other artists playing world music in a Bluegrass venue.
At Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the lineup is becoming more diverse bringing artists like Ustad Noor Bakhsh from Pakistan, specifically from the region of Balochistan, who is performing Balochi and Sindhi style music and groups like Dakha Brakha from Ukraine performing folk music from their homeland. Full Story Here
Paul Singh’s entire work can be seen on this site, The Seoul Times, Golden Gate Xpress, and The OWP.
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