Vietnam Holiday

Colombia's Presidential Election

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Colombia's presidential election and the upcoming runoff between conservative frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda.

Germany's Club Scene

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 decline of Germany’s club scene and the new government measures aimed at preserving nightlife as cultural spaces.

Sri Lanka's Generosity

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Sri Lanka’s tradition of dansal—offering free food and drinks to strangers—and why it remains important during difficult times.

Iceland EU Accession

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 upcoming referendum on restarting EU accession talks, growing fears of misinformation and foreign interference, and why officials are calling it a possible “Brexit moment.”

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

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 75-year “iron brother” relationship between China and Pakistan through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).