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The World Deconstructed
by Arirang Radio
Join our insightful conversation with professor, columnist, and renowned social commentator David Tizzard, as he offers a comprehensive analysis of global news and events, breaking them down country by country and issue by issue.
Episodes
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Train Novel Project
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.
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Indonesia Threats to 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 Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto’s falling approval ratings, rising living costs, and the growing tension between his populist policies and threats...
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Kenya 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 the future of Kenya’s opposition following Raila Odinga’s death and its divisions over working with President Ruto.
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Israel 2026 Elections
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...
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Rebellion in 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 Joseph Kabila joining the rebellion and its impact on peace in the DRC.
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The Last Divided Capital
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...
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Timekeeping
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...
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Meaning Beyond 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 finding meaning beyond work, exploring how a Copenhagen beekeeping collective challenges capitalism’s focus on productivity by building community,...
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Clipper 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 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...
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Palestine Election Postponed
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…
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UK's Christian 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 Christian nationalism in Britain uses Christianity as a symbol of national identity rather than a practising faith.
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Former German Spy Chief
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
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Poland's Energy 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 Poland’s shift toward energy independence, its move away from Russian gas and coal, and its growing investment in LNG.
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Separatist Parti of Quebec
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 separatist Parti Québécois returned to power in Quebec, the factors behind its election victory, and its plans for Quebec’s future.
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Iran, Women, and Artistic Freedom
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Iran’s crackdown on women, focusing on singer Parastoo Ahmadi’s 74-lash sentence and growing restrictions on women’s rights.
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Albania Tackles Corruption
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Albania’s fight against high-level corruption, and whether stronger enforcement is actually preventing corruption and improving the country’s path toward...
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France Student 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 student protests in France, what sparked the unrest, how school funding and government budget cuts have fueled anger, and why the demonstrations have...
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First Female PM 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 the first female prime minister of Morocco and the political system in the kingdom.
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Chiikawa: Cuteness Behind Anxiety
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 Chiikawa turns cuteness into a reflection of anxiety, precarious work, loneliness, and the pressures facing young people in Japan and beyond.
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Serbia's Political 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 Serbia’s political crisis, and what it means for the country’s future and the wider Balkans.
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Boys Love Conquered Asia
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 of Boys Love in Japan and how Thailand transformed it into a powerful cultural export across Asia and beyond.
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Mali Insecurity
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Mali’s independence anniversary amid a worsening security crisis, growing armed-group coordination, and struggles to control key territory and supply...
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Food Waste System
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 Korea transformed its food waste system and what New York can learn from its approach.
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Srebrenica Genocide
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 a new wild cat species in Bolivia, how scientists identified it, and what it means for conservation.
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Ed Sheeran Concert Boycott
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour controversy, after all his opening acts withdrew in protest over Macklemore’s removal following his pro-Palestinian comments.
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Turkiye's LGBTQ+
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Turkey’s arrest of 162 people in a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community, the government’s “family values” campaign, and the debate over whether falling...
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9/11, US and Saudi Arabia
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 9/11 changed both the United States and Saudi Arabia but neither won.
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Teenagers' Academic Decline
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 global decline in teenagers’ academic performance, what’s driving it, and what countries can do to reverse the trend.
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BRICS' 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 BRICS’ growing influence, internal divisions, and whether its ambitions can deliver real change.
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Uganda Tooro Kingdom
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 royal succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, where a clan-selected TV news presenter is challenging the late king’s young, previously unknown...
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Singapore Political Salaries
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Singapore’s major increase in political salaries, why its leaders are among the world’s highest-paid, and whether paying politicians more leads to better...
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Law of Jante
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Swedish culture, the Law of Jante, and how values like humility, equality, and not standing out shape everyday life in Sweden, while also revealing a...
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Kenya’s Foreign Traders
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders and small retailers, why the government is introducing it, and what it could mean for Kenyan businesses and foreign...
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Norway's King Harald V
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 life, legacy, and challenges of Norway’s King Harald V, who died aged 89.
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Meloni's Stability
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Giorgia Meloni’s record-breaking time as Italy’s prime minister, how she has maintained political stability, and whether her government’s economic and...
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Myanmar Revolution and the Rohingya
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about whether Myanmar’s revolution can truly create a federal democracy if the Rohingya remain excluded, focusing on citizenship, safety, land, representation,...
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Queensland E-Bikes
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Queensland’s tough new e-bike and e-scooter laws, what they mean for riders, and whether other places could follow its lead.
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Iceland's EU Membership
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…
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American Haenyeo
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.
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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 the origins and evolution of La Tomatina
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Aura Farming
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.
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Bangladesh and India Tensions
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.
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Unexpected Box-Office Sensations
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.
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Whataboutism
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.
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Identity Obsession
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.
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Estonia's Keywords
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...
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Lebanon Death Penalty
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.
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Vietnam's Chaebol
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.
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Kinahan Charged in Ireland
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.
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