The World Deconstructed

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the Honduran election, where vote counting delays, foreign pressure and deep political distrust have created a tense and uncertain race.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, where the military detained President Embaló, halted the election results, deepening the country’s long-running political turmoil.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about he remarkable yet often overlooked story of East Timor — its occupation, resistance, independence, and the ongoing struggle over memory and justice

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how Venezuela reached its current crisis — from rising US–Venezuela tensions and accusations over drug trafficking, to the country’s deep political and economic collapse.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip—an effort to build bridges as he visits Turkey and Lebanon.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about why so many people look for relationships during the colder months — the phenomenon known as ‘cuffing season.’

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how Jamaica’s cultural voice reached the world through the life and legacy of Jimmy Cliff — the reggae pioneer whose music, films, and humanitarian message transformed local struggle into global sound.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the women in Ghana who are accused of witchcraft and banished to so-called ‘witch camps’—why these accusations happen, what life in exile looks like, and the struggle for reintegration.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how our brains change as we age- and why midlife often brings a powerful shift from people-pleasing to authenticity, clarity, and stronger boundaries.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about  a Gustav Klimt painting, a portrait of Elisabeth Lederer that was sold for $236m after having been hidden from the public for so long.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk abouthow Nigeria’s World Cup hopes collapsed against DR Congo, why their coach blamed ‘voodoo’.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about rising tensions between Japan, China, and Taiwan, sparked by Japan’s prime minister suggesting military action if China attacks Taiwan.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Ecuador’s overwhelming vote to reject foreign military bases.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Fiji’s shift from struggling traditional fishing to community-driven oyster farming

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about  the resignation of the head of the UK’s BBC, after controversy over framing Trump speech.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Hungarian-British writer David Szalay, the winner of the 2025 Booker prize for his novel ‘Flesh.’

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about rave culture that once started in illegal warehouses becoming mainstream.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Sweden School's healthy, sustainable cafeteria.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about   France’s decision to move to suspend the Shein website amid its opening of a first store in Paris.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the shock in Hungary as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s allies take control of the country’s most-read newspaper, Blikk.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Peru cutting diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Mexico’s Day of the Dead, a vibrant festival where families honour departed loved ones with colourful altars, marigold flowers, food, and parades.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Prince Andrew, who has officially lost his royal titles and will receive a one-time payout and annual allowance from King Charles.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about everything K-beauty from viral Korean skincare brands loved by influencers to foreign companies and counterfeiters blurring the line of what truly counts as “K-beauty.”