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 challenges facing Sri Lanka's new leadership, as they navigate high voter expectations and fragile economic recovery following a stunning political shift.

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 Spain, once a symbol of economic failure, became Europe's best-performing rich economy in 2024, offering valuable lessons for the rest of the continent.

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 harrowing conditions faced by illegal miners in Stilfontein, South Africa, where survivors report consuming human flesh to survive, as court battles unfold over responsibility for their rescue.

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 risks Somalia faces as Ethiopia, a landlocked nation, seeks a lease deal reminiscent of the 1903 Guantanamo agreement, raising concerns about sovereignty and potential long-term consequences.

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 Solomon Islands' police force is set to benefit from Australia's $190 million support package, while balancing its growing security partnerships with both Australia and China.

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 Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, ranked the world's second-best in 2024 by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics) for his impressive career, including officiating major finals.

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 Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico's surprise visit to Moscow, where he met with Vladimir Putin to discuss Russian gas supplies and expressed criticism of Western policies toward 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 diverse ways New Year is celebrated around the world, exploring how different calendars mark the passage of time and the universal tradition of pausing, reflecting, and starting anew.

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 Singapore's designation as the world's sixth "Blue Zone," exploring how its forward-thinking policies have boosted both life expectancy and quality of life, setting it apart from traditional Blue Zone regions.

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 Sierra Leone's Farming on Crutches initiative, which empowers amputees near Freetown by teaching them farming skills to combat discrimination and build independence.