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 Quebec’s colourful swear words, their origins in Catholicism, how they became a form of cultural resistance, and their fascinating role in Quebec’s language, history and identity.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Najib Razak’s house arrest, the 1MDB corruption scandal, and its political impact on Malaysia.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about parental love and childhood in medieval times.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Thailand’s medical superstition surrounding KFC and the mysterious belief that eating it causes busier hospital shifts.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Frankenstein, its misunderstood monster, and its themes of rejection, humanity, and the dangers of science.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about cultural differences in drinking and payment customs in Germany, Britain and Korea, and how each culture has its own understanding of fairness, generosity and friendship.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Karl Bushby’s 28-year journey home, the challenges he faced, and how life may change after achieving a lifelong dream.

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 political and judicial crisis in Poland, focusing on the growing conflict between the government and opposition over control of the Constitutional Tribunal and efforts to restore judicial independence.

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 Harvard students are choosing a notoriously difficult humanities course, and what it reveals about our growing need for structure, discipline, and meaningful learning in a world of convenience and AI shortcuts.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Kylian Mbappé apologising for his controversial Mao Zedong meme, the backlash from Chinese fans, and the brands that ended their partnerships with him.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about “maxxing,” Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year, and what its rise reveals about our obsession with self-improvement, social media culture, and the pressure to constantly become the best version of ourselves.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Serbian students that defeated the longtime authoritarian leader.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about sixteen French and Japanese authors collaborating to write a novel aboard a train.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto’s falling approval ratings, rising living costs, and the growing tension between his populist policies and threats to the country’s democracy.

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 future of Kenya’s opposition following Raila Odinga’s death and its divisions over working with President Ruto.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Israel’s 2026 elections, Netanyahu’s political future, how the voting system works, the key issues shaping the election, and the exclusion of millions of Palestinians from voting.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Joseph Kabila joining the rebellion and its impact on peace in the DRC.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Nicosia, the world’s last divided capital, exploring its history, the impact of the 1974 conflict, and how people on both sides live with the division while holding on to hope for reunification.

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 possible end of the leap second, why timekeepers want to change how we measure time, and how it could affect technology, global timekeeping, and our connection to the Earth’s rotation.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about finding meaning beyond work, exploring how a Copenhagen beekeeping collective challenges capitalism’s focus on productivity by building community, promoting inclusion, and reconnecting people with nature.

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 rise of the clipper economy, where people make money turning viral moments into short-form videos, and whether it offers genuine freedom or simply monetises our shrinking attention spans.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Mahmoud Abbas postponing Palestinian elections until 2027, the reasons behind the delay, and the wider debate over democracy, political accountability, and Palestinians’ right to choose their leaders.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Christian nationalism in Britain uses Christianity as a symbol of national identity rather than a practising faith.

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 former German spy chief arrested on treason and espionage charges

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Poland’s shift toward energy independence, its move away from Russian gas and coal, and its growing investment in LNG.