Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about the annulled presidential election in Romania, where allegations of Russian interference and hybrid warfare tactics have highlighted the vulnerabilities of democracies.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about FIFA's human rights chair expressing disappointment over the rejection of Qatar worker compensation, while emphasizing the broader implications of the committee’s ongoing efforts.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Portugal's struggle to retain its youth as the government introduces a tax holiday scheme to address the nation's brain drain and stem its high emigration rate among young graduates.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Poland's 2025 presidential election, a pivotal event that could shape the future of the hard-right Law and Justice party and serve as a bellwether for Europe’s political landscape.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about how martial law influences diplomacy, exploring its historical roots, global impacts on alliances and reputations, and regional examples that highlight its role as both a tool for crisis management and a challenge to democratic values.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s dismissal of impeachment efforts against Vice President Sara Duterte, downplaying their feud as a “storm in a teacup” despite growing political tensions.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about an exciting new way to experience Peru, blending rustic-chic accommodations, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable hikes in iconic locations like the Colca Canyon.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Paraguay's controversial new law granting the government sweeping powers over NGOs, sparking alarm among activists who liken it to civil society crackdowns in countries like Venezuela and Russia.  

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about the alarming rise in sorcery-related violence in Papua New Guinea, where societal tensions and deep-seated beliefs in black magic fuel brutal attacks.

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about how the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal and Panama's economy, as drought-driven restrictions highlight the urgent need for sustainable solutions and adaptation strategies.