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 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 and less corrupt government.

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 surprisingly celebratory side of Swedish society.

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 investment.

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.

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 international achievements are enough to secure another term.

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, and the right to belong.

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.

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.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Moldova’s new prime minister and its journey toward European Union 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 how Nicaragua has transitioned from electoral authoritarianism to an outright family dictatorship

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 men and women in Sweden are increasingly voting differently, and what this means for the future of Swedish politics.

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 South Korea is becoming a healthcare destination for Black American women.

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 mosquitoes bite some people more than others, and what science says about who is most attractive to them and how to avoid bites.

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 legacy of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and how he reshaped modern Qatar.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Hungary's post-Orbán political shake-up and the government's efforts to reshape the country's leadership and institutions.

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 beginning of a new era for Gibraltar and Spain as they remove their 118-year-old border, transforming travel, business, and cross-border relations.

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 Algeria–Mali relations and what it means for stability in the Sahel.

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.