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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.
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Oldest Cave Art

Oldest Cave Art

2026-01-2313:04

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
Germany's Army

Germany's Army

2026-01-2113:07

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.
Scotland Independence

Scotland Independence

2026-01-2013:37

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.
Elephants in Africa

Elephants in Africa

2026-01-1615:02

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.
European Sauna Trend

European Sauna Trend

2026-01-1511:34

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.
Cyprus EU Presidency

Cyprus EU Presidency

2026-01-1413:21

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
Durian's Power

Durian's Power

2026-01-1310:04

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
NHS use of Psilocybin

NHS use of Psilocybin

2026-01-0810:57

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.”
Iran Protests

Iran Protests

2026-01-0211:54

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.
Iraq's Power Struggle

Iraq's Power Struggle

2025-12-3111:11

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.
Myanmar's Civil War

Myanmar's Civil War

2025-12-3009:58

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.
Bulgaria and Eurozone

Bulgaria and Eurozone

2025-12-2911:05

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Bulgaria’s plans to join the eurozone, the political division around it, and concerns over disinformation and economic impact.
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