The World Deconstructed

India's Cockroach Satire

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about India’s viral “Cockroach” political satire movement and what it reveals about youth frustration and online political expression.

Brazil's Processed Food

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Brazil’s nationwide effort to remove ultra-processed foods from hospitals and schools by replacing them with healthier, locally grown meals to improve public health.

ICC and Libyan Militia

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 landmark ICC case against a Libyan militia commander accused of migrant abuses, and what it reveals about international justice, Libya’s chaos, and Europe’s migration policies.

Castro Influence on Cuba

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 Raúl Castro continues to influence Cuba’s politics and economy behind the scenes, despite officially stepping down from power in 2021.

Modest Fashion

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 modest fashion became a global movement shaping mainstream style, culture, and luxury fashion.