The World Deconstructed

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.

Honduras Election

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 Honduran election, where vote counting delays, foreign pressure and deep political distrust have created a tense and uncertain race.

12-04
11:05

Guinea-Bissau Coup

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 recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, where the military detained President Embaló, halted the election results, deepening the country’s long-running political turmoil.

12-03
10:46

East Timor

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about he remarkable yet often overlooked story of East Timor — its occupation, resistance, independence, and the ongoing struggle over memory and justice

12-02
10:54

Venezuela 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 how Venezuela reached its current crisis — from rising US–Venezuela tensions and accusations over drug trafficking, to the country’s deep political and economic collapse.

12-01
11:32

Pope's First Visit Abroad

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip—an effort to build bridges as he visits Turkey and Lebanon.

11-28
10:47

Cuffing Season

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 so many people look for relationships during the colder months — the phenomenon known as ‘cuffing season.’

11-27
10:48

Jimmy Cliff

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 Jamaica’s cultural voice reached the world through the life and legacy of Jimmy Cliff — the reggae pioneer whose music, films, and humanitarian message transformed local struggle into global sound.

11-26
11:04

Ghana's Witch Village

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 women in Ghana who are accused of witchcraft and banished to so-called ‘witch camps’—why these accusations happen, what life in exile looks like, and the struggle for reintegration.

11-25
09:34

Brain 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 how our brains change as we age- and why midlife often brings a powerful shift from people-pleasing to authenticity, clarity, and stronger boundaries.

11-24
09:07

Klimt Painting sold at $236M

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 Gustav Klimt painting, a portrait of Elisabeth Lederer that was sold for $236m after having been hidden from the public for so long.

11-21
10:07

Nigeria and the World Cup

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk abouthow Nigeria’s World Cup hopes collapsed against DR Congo, why their coach blamed ‘voodoo’.

11-20
11:21

China-Japan tension

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 Japan, China, and Taiwan, sparked by Japan’s prime minister suggesting military action if China attacks Taiwan.

11-19
11:40

Ecuador Rejects Foreign Military Bases

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Ecuador’s overwhelming vote to reject foreign military bases.

11-18
11:02

Fiji's Oyster 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 Fiji’s shift from struggling traditional fishing to community-driven oyster farming

11-17
10:22

AI Videos Stoke Bear-Attack Fears 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 amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety

11-14
10:25

Trump Speech and the BBC Boss Resignation

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 resignation of the head of the UK’s BBC, after controversy over framing Trump speech.

11-13
10:56

'Flesh' by David Szalay wins the Booker Prize 2025

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Hungarian-British writer David Szalay, the winner of the 2025 Booker prize for his novel ‘Flesh.’

11-12
11:07

Rave Culture Going Mainstream

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about rave culture that once started in illegal warehouses becoming mainstream.

11-11
10:01

Sweden School's healthy, sustainable cafeteria

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Sweden School's healthy, sustainable cafeteria.

11-10
10:04

France to Suspend Shein Website Amid Paris Store Opening

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about  France’s decision to move to suspend the Shein website amid its opening of a first store in Paris.

11-07
10:04

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