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 Miss Samoa platform is being used as a form of activism to break cultural silences, address gender violence, and redefine beauty pageants as spaces for empowerment and representation in Samoa.

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 Tevin Belasco's inspiring journey from seeking help to making history as an American Airlines pilot, landing in his home country, Saint Lucia, for the first time in nine years.

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 launch of a housing revolution in St. Kitts and Nevis, marked by the construction of 20 new homes in Ottleys as part of the government’s strategy to address urgent housing needs and promote homeownership.

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 landmark French court ruling against Charles Onana for downplaying the Rwandan genocide, highlighting France's commitment to combating genocide denial and protecting survivors.

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 Bashar al-Assad's departure to Moscow signals a significant shift in Syria's leadership and its implications for Russia's Middle East ambitions.

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.