Annyeong Station, is a platform in our online infotainment section, for conversation, interaction and exchange. With a focus on Korean popular culture, this online space will periodically present K-lounge curated interactions with industry specialists and influencers.
In the third episode of Season 5 of the K-Lounge segment on Annyeong Station, we bring you a compelling conversation on Korea’s cultural evolution and its growing influence across the globe. This edition features David A. Tizzard, Ph.D. in Korean Studies, an esteemed academic who teaches at Seoul Women’s University and Hanyang University and is a seasoned social and cultural commentator with nearly twenty years of lived experience in Korea. In dialogue with host Puja Talwar, Dr. Tizzard offers thoughtful perspectives on Korea’s contemporary society, the forces shaping its global resonance and the continuing momentum of Hallyu. An enriching episode for audiences keen to understand Korea’s expanding cultural footprint.
Join us for what promises to be an insightful, sparkling conversation.

David A. Tizzard has a Ph. D. in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He is a social and cultural commentator who has lived in korea for nearly two decades.

Puja Talwar is the Senior Journalist & Editor with over 30 years experience in Broadcast Journalism. Puja is a Writer, Show Host and Moderator. She hosts the popular series 'Candid Conversations With Puja Talwar' on Youtube and a podcast titled ‘Entertainment Unlimited on Spotify. She lives for coffee, travel and K dramas!
Sunday, 14 December 2025 at 4.30 p.m. IST.