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 Iceland’s referendum rejecting the reopening of EU membership talks, highlighting the country’s concerns over sovereignty, fishing rights, and its growing political divide.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Kylie Genter, the only American haenyeo in South Korea, and her journey to becoming part of this unique Jeju tradition.

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 origins and evolution of La Tomatina

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 Latin American youth have turned the internet meme “aura farming” into real-life competitions and a new way to connect with others.

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 Bangladesh and India over Sheikh Hasina and Tarique Rahman’s stalled visit.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about unexpected movie box-office sensations and the power of word-of-mouth.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about “whataboutism” and how social media makes us view everything through our own experiences.

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 our obsession with identity may be driving polarization and division.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Estonia—its digital society, peaceful independence movement, rapid economic transformation, and unique home café tradition that reflects the country’s strong sense of community and hospitality.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Lebanon abolishing the death penalty and its wider implications.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Vietnam’s push to build Korean-style conglomerates to drive growth.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Daniel Kinahan being charged in Ireland amid heavy security.

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 race for the next UN Secretary-General and frontrunner Rebeca Grynspan.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Jason Arday's academic misconduct scandal.

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 anti-corruption activist elected to Colombia's Senate

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Ibrahim Traoré's rise to popularity and whether his leadership in Burkina Faso lives up to his promises

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 crisis threatening Gianni Infantino's future as FIFA 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 why 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Botswana's remarkable rise through diamond wealth, and the challenges threatening its future

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 attachment theory and how it can help us better understand ourselves and our relationships.

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 AI infrastructure boom is reshaping communities, using Meta's $50 billion Louisiana data center as a case study.

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 protests shaking Libya over power cuts and poor public services.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about hyperpolitics: why politics seems to dominate our lives but increasingly struggles to create real, lasting change.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about passport power—what makes some passports stronger than others, how this affects people's freedom to travel, and why these rankings are changing over time.