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.

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 Palestine's growing international recognition, with 146 countries now recognizing its statehood amid the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza and its devastating human toll.

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 Pakistan sealing off Islamabad ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters, marking the second such lockdown in recent months, coinciding with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's visit.

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 Oman's 54th National Day, celebrating the nation's milestones under Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's leadership and its progress toward the goals of Oman Vision 2040.

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 Norway's campaign for self-preparedness, urging citizens to manage independently during crises, and how it contrasts with approaches in neighboring Nordic countries.