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

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the world is running out of frankincense as the precious, fragrant resin is the scent of the festive season, rising in popularity.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about what a huge festive meal does to your brain and body — from post-meal sleepiness to how overeating affects metabolism and mental function.

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 Barcelona and Madrid are using very different approaches to tackle Spain’s housing 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 Algeria’s proposed law to criminalise French colonial rule, its historical background, and the impact on ongoing tensions and reconciliation efforts between Algeria and France.

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 killing of Bangladeshi youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi and why his death has sparked violent protests, anti-India anger, and political unrest across Bangladesh.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Morocco’s crackdown on Gen Z–led protests and the mounting human rights allegations unfolding as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations

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 Marshall Islands launching the world’s first national universal basic income scheme, providing quarterly $200 payments to all citizens.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Taiwan’s ban on the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu

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 far-right candidate José Antonio Kast as Chile’s new president, marking a significant rightward shift 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 global wealth and income inequality, how a small elite controls most of the world’s money