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 promise and controversy of gene editing as new research brings gene-edited babies a step closer to reality.

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 massive landfill fire in Indonesia that has exposed the country's growing waste management crisis.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about renewed calls to revive the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine to better prevent genocide and mass atrocities 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 Cameroon’s efforts to ensure every child has a legal identity through birth registration.

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 Vatican declaring the SSPX in schism with the Catholic Church

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about China's new Ethnic Unity Law, why critics say it legally enforces cultural assimilation of ethnic minorities, and why its reach beyond China's borders has raised global concern.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Algeria's parliamentary elections and what they reveal about the country's political future after the 2019 Hirak protests.

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 innovative public health strategy that helped Scotland break the cycle of gang violence and knife crime.

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 GTA 6 is launching without a game disc and what that means for the future of physical games.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Burkina Faso's break with France, the rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and what it means for the country's future and the wider Sahel region.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Zimbabwe’s constitutional amendments, their impact on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule until 2030, and the growing debate over democracy, political power, and governance in the country.

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 plan to raise the retirement age to 70 and what it means for the future of pensions and work.

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 election of Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and the potential changes his victory may bring.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about about the rapid rise and fall of Keir Starmer, the challenges that undermined his government, and the lessons his premiership offers for future British 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 the Comrades Marathon, where 20,000 runners take on one of the world’s toughest races in a celebration of endurance, history, and camaraderie

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 a Japanese mayor’s maternity leave sparked debate over gender equality, leadership, and work-life balance in Japan.

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 surprising global success of instant noodles despite growing health concerns.

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 a Dutch walking tradition helps children stay healthy, happy, and connected.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about growing debate over whether UNESCO World Heritage status benefits or harms the communities living at protected sites.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Switzerland’s vote on limiting its population to 10 million and the broader debate over immigration, economic needs, and national 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 how Claudia Sheinbaum became one of the world’s most popular left-wing leaders through a mix of scientific management, social welfare policies, and Mexican nationalism.

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 violent unrest that erupted in Belfast after a knife attack, highlighting tensions over immigration and concerns about far-right influence.

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 diamond crisis and its impact on jobs, communities, and the country's economy.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Nigeria's changing relationship with dogs, as more people embrace them as pets rather than food.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Armenia’s pivotal election, which could shape the country’s future between European integration and renewed alignment with Russia.