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 Meta’s Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are driving the wearable AI boom with record sales, but face backlash over privacy risks and outsourced data review.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Jacinda Ardern’s move to Australia highlights New Zealand’s growing brain drain problem.

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 streaming platforms like Spotify may be becoming obsolete and why artists need to build direct relationships with their fans.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Yanis Varoufakis being prosecuted after admitting he took ecstasy 40 years ago

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Nepal’s 2026 general election, the main candidates, key issues, and how the vote will unfold.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Discord delaying its global age verification rollout after major user backlash over privacy concerns, trust issues, and fears about online anonymity.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Ramadan, its meaning and traditions, how it is observed around the world, and some current issues linked to the holy month.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Francis of Assisi, his enduring legacy 800 years after his death, and how his message of poverty, peace, and care for the environment continues to inspire millions.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Brazil’s Oscar surge, driven by films like The Secret Agent, and what it reveals about national pride, politics, and global recognition.

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 Harry Styles’ ‘world tour’ signals the shift from global touring to exclusive, destination gigs

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about what really causes migraine disorder and why it’s more than just a headache.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Spain’s plan to legalise around 500,000 undocumented migrants and why it matters.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s former rebel turned first left-wing president.

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 purge of China’s top general and what it reveals about Xi Jinping’s grip on the military.

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 diplomatic significance of India’s Republic Day chief guests

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 discovery of the world’s oldest known cave art on Indonesia's Muna Island

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Mark Carney and his argument that the old international order is coming to an end

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Germany’s push to build Europe’s strongest army, driven by the Russia threat and declining trust in US security guarantees.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about claims that foreign interference, linked to Iran, may be influencing online debate around Scottish 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 how South Africa’s Covid-era cigarette ban fueled black markets, undermined public health goals, and led to the closure of British American Tobacco’s last local factory.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about elephants: their biology, cultural significance, and the very different conservation challenges they face across Africa.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Aufguss, a theatrical European sauna ritual blending heat, scent, music, and performance that’s spreading worldwide.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Cyprus’s EU presidency, its ongoing national division, and what this reveals about power, leadership, and credibility in Europe

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 durian — Southeast Asia’s most divisive fruit — and how China’s soaring demand has turned premium varieties like Malaysia’s Musang King, dubbed the ‘Hermès of durians’

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 strategic importance of Greenland, its history of foreign interest, and why US attention has intensified in the Arctic today.