The World Deconstructed

The World Deconstructed

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The World Deconstructed episodes

  • Norway's King Harald V

    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 life, legacy, and challenges of Norway’s King Harald V, who died aged 89.

    14 min
  • Meloni's 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 Giorgia Meloni’s record-breaking time as Italy’s prime minister, how she has maintained political stability, and whether her government’s economic and international achievements are enough to secure another term.

    14 min
  • Myanmar Revolution and the Rohingya

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about whether Myanmar’s revolution can truly create a federal democracy if the Rohingya remain excluded, focusing on citizenship, safety, land, representation, and the right to belong.

    13 min
  • Queensland E-Bikes

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Queensland’s tough new e-bike and e-scooter laws, what they mean for riders, and whether other places could follow its lead.

    12 min
  • Iceland's EU Membership

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Iceland’s referendum rejecting the reopening of EU membership talks, highlighting the country’s concerns over sovereignty, fishing rights, and its growing political divide.

    13 min
  • American Haenyeo

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Kylie Genter, the only American haenyeo in South Korea, and her journey to becoming part of this unique Jeju tradition.

    15 min
  • La Tomatina

    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 origins and evolution of La Tomatina

    13 min
  • Aura 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 how Latin American youth have turned the internet meme “aura farming” into real-life competitions and a new way to connect with others.

    12 min
  • Bangladesh and India Tensions

    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 Bangladesh and India over Sheikh Hasina and Tarique Rahman’s stalled visit.

    12 min

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