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 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

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 Pinterest Predicts 2026 is forecasting the cultural trends shaping consumer behaviour — from Gen Z–driven aesthetics to emerging styles, foods, and mindsets

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 groundbreaking gene-editing treatment that’s reversing an otherwise incurable blood cancer.

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 Syria has rejoined the global stage under President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Switzerland’s rejection of a climate inheritance tax and universal civic service

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Russia banning Roblox over safety and extremism concerns

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.