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 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.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about   Cambodia’s extradition of alleged scam mastermind Chen Zhi to China, highlighting his role in a vast cryptocurrency fraud operation

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 debate over whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms (psilocybin) as a treatment for depression, weighing promising clinical evidence against safety concerns and legal restrictions.

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 long Christmas really lasts around the world, and why in Italy it doesn’t end until La Befana arrives on January 6th

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 major cyberattack on New Zealand’s largest patient health portal, putting thousands at risk of identity theft and blackmail.

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 regional fallout from Nicolás Maduro’s removal in Venezuela, focusing on why Colombia faces heightened risks from violence, refugee flows, and strained relations with the United States.”

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about ongoing protests in Iran driven by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency.

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 the digital age has led to the end of letter delivery in Denmark.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Iraq’s post-election power struggle and the challenges of forming a stable government amid rising armed factions and public disillusionment.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, focusing on the military’s attempt to hold elections to legitimise its rule, shifting battlefield dynamics, and China’s role in pushing for stability.