A weekly conversation about the most important news in politics, business, economy and society shaping South Korea right now. A quick, smart and to the point briefing hosted by KOREA PRO’s Jeongmin Kim and John Lee.
KOREA PRO Podcast
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A weekly conversation about the most important news in politics, business, economy and society shaping South Korea right now. A quick, smart and to the point briefing hosted by KOREA PRO’s Jeongmin Kim and John Lee.
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
Ankit Panda on extended deterrence and South Korea’s strategic future — Ep. 134
This week on the Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin Kim and John Lee sit down with Ankit Panda, Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss how U.S. alliances are changing and what that means for South Korea. The episode begins with a look at why U.S. allies should not be treated as a single category, and how South Korea’s alliance with Washington differs from those involving NATO, Japan, Canada and Australia. The conversation then turns to South Korea’s growing defense autonomy, extended deterrence and the debate over whether Seoul could eventually seek its own nuclear weapons. The episode also looks at how U.S. policy uncertainty, regional contingencies and the Strait of Hormuz crisis are shaping South Korea’s strategic choices — from energy security to Taiwan and OPCON transfer. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday May 21, 2026 Audio edited by Alannah Hill
May 22, 2026
Samsung strike deal, Starbucks backlash and Lee-Takaichi summit — Ep. 133
This week on the Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin Kim, John Lee and Joon Ha Park break down a packed week in South Korean politics, business and diplomacy — starting with Samsung Electronics’ last-minute labor deal that averted a planned strike. The episode also examines the fallout from Starbucks Korea’s controversial “Tank Day” marketing campaign, which drew backlash for language and imagery linked to South Korea’s pro-democracy history. The conversation then turns to President Lee Jae Myung’s summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Andong, following Lee’s earlier visit to Takaichi’s hometown of Nara in January. Later, the team looks at the Strait of Hormuz crisis, after the South Korean tanker HMM Universal Winner became the first of dozens of stranded Korean vessels to leave the waterway. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, May 21st, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill
May 15, 2026
Iran strike suspicions, US-China summit prep and Japan defense exports — Ep. 132
This week’s episode is hosted by Joon Ha Park with Shreyas Reddy in the studio, filling in while regular hosts Jeongmin Kim and John Lee are away in Singapore on a business trip. The episode begins with South Korea’s investigation into the attack on the HMM Namu near the Strait of Hormuz, as officials say Iran is the most likely actor behind the strike while Seoul continues gathering evidence before making a formal accusation. The episode then turns to Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back’s visit to Washington, including discussions on South Korea’s possible role in restoring transit through the Strait of Hormuz and differences between Seoul and Washington over the timeline for wartime operational control transfer. On diplomacy, Joon Ha and Shreyas discuss U.S.-China trade talks held in Seoul ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit in Beijing, as President Lee Jae Myung sought to position South Korea as a stable partner for both Washington and Beijing. The episode also examines Japan’s shift on arms export rules and what it could mean for South Korea’s defense industry, especially in Southeast Asian markets where Tokyo may have diplomatic advantages. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill
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