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KOREA PRO Podcast

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South Korea
Democratic Party
Lee Jae-Myung
People Power Party
Yoon Suk-Yeol
National Assembly Speaker Position
Samsung Electronics
South Korean Politics
China
Special Prosecution
South Korea-Japan Relations
Nuclear Weapons
Jun Young-Hyun
April 10 General Election
Liberty Unification Party
Green Justice Party
Rebuilding Korea Party
Kim Gun-Hee
Han Duck-Soo
Nuclear Energy

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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In this week’s episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha unpack a turbulent week dominated by renewed tariff tensions between the U.S. and South Korea. After President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs back to 25% over the S... more

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At Korea Pro’s first Seoul Circuit dinner of the year this month, Peck Cho joined Managing Editor John Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on South Korea’s “happiness paradox” — why life satisfaction has stagnated despite rising wealth, safety and gl... more

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In this week’s episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha begin with South Korean prosecutors’ request for the death sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 2024 martial law decree. The hosts assess why, despite th... more

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In this week’s episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, John and Joon Ha open with a breakdown of the Lee-Xi summit in Beijing. The hosts assess Lee’s request for China to act as a mediator in stalled inter-Korean nuclear talks, the different narratives tha... more

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Recent Guests

Cho Byeok
Professor who specializes in happiness and well-being
Episode: Peck Cho on why South Koreans are unhappy despite their success — Ep. 116
John Delury
Historian of modern China and expert on U.S.-China relations on the Korean Peninsula.
Episode: John Delury on China’s strategy for South Korea under Lee Jae-myung — Ep. 90
Darcie Draudt
Fellow of Korean Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84
Keon Jun Lee
Co-founder and CEO of Brandazine
Brandazine
Episode: Keon Jun Lee on building a brand-tech startup in South Korea — Ep. 80
Colin Marshall
Seoul-based essayist, broadcaster, and public speaker with over 10 years of experience in Korea.
Episode: Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75
Andrei Lankov
A leading authority on North Korean studies and professor at Kookmin University.
Korea Risk Group
Episode: SPECIAL: Korea Pro & NK Pro joint briefing on Yoon’s impeachment fallout — Ep.65
Jumin Lee
A US trial lawyer and contributing analyst at Korea Pro.
Los Angeles-based law firm
Episode: SPECIAL: Korea Pro & NK Pro joint briefing on Yoon’s impeachment fallout — Ep.65
Joon Ha
Contributor providing insights on military drills and incidents
KOREA PRO
Episode: Tariff battles, botched military drill and South Korea’s inflation woes — Ep. 64
Andrew Yeo
Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Center for Asia Policy Studies and SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korean Studies at Brookings
Brookings
Episode: Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50

Hosts

Jeongmin Kim
Host of the show who provides insightful analysis and summary of current events pertaining to South Korea.
John Lee
Co-host who brings an engaging perspective and witty commentary to discussions on South Korean affairs.
Joon Ha Park
Co-host contributing to the dialogue with insights on political and financial matters relating to South Korea.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Insightful and entertaining

    This show keeps me in the know on what’s going on in Korea and has become an essential part of my weekly listening. Great hosts and great analysis - I highly recommend this to people working in and working with Korea.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    만두0216
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great Podcast - Listen for John Lee's Wit

    This weekly podcast not only is informative but the interaction between John Lee and Jeongmin Kim is priceless. When John gets on a roll it is entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cesare Beccaria
    United Statesa year ago
  • A fantastic podcast. I am so happy it isn't behind a paywall. Having listened to the NK News Podcast for years I am familiar with the insight and knowledge of one of the hosts but the other is new to me and he brings the knowledge and opinions fast and with wit. Their rapport is obvious. I will listen to the back catalog and then listen every week from here on out.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Realpodaholic
    2 years ago
  • Great to see this start!

    Good work Jeongmin and John!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LondontoSeoul
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great way to stay informed while traveling

    Jeongmin and John’s succinct and informative analysis is a great way to stay abreast of the most important stories coming out of South Korea. Subscribe and keep listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JGREENKR
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many highlight the chemistry between the hosts, particularly praising the humor and wit of John Lee alongside Jeongmin Kim's analytical approach.
Overall, the content is described as timely, making it a valuable source for anyone wanting to understand South Korea's socio-political landscape.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and engaging discussions that keep them informed about current events in South Korea.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#174
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Peck Cho on why South Koreans are unhappy despite their success — Ep. 116
Q: Is it a bit lofty to be looking at purpose when for a lot of young people, they do not have the freedom to pursue what they really want?
The challenges faced by youth today include extreme societal pressure and stress, and while finding purpose is important, currently they may feel constrained in pursuing it.
Peck Cho on why South Koreans are unhappy despite their success — Ep. 116
Q: What do you think people can do to find purpose to achieve the kind of happiness that you'd like to speak about?
People need to individually define and identify their purpose in life, especially since there is no grand narrative provided for them.
John Delury on China’s strategy for South Korea under Lee Jae-myung — Ep. 90
Q: What kind of international risk is Lee taking if he decides to go despite the rewards that he might be getting?
Delury articulates that going to a military parade in China carries significant symbolic risks, particularly regarding perceptions in South Korea and among international observers.
John Delury on China’s strategy for South Korea under Lee Jae-myung — Ep. 90
Q: How do you read why that statement was out or what it meant?
Delury interprets the statement about China and South Korea's elections as calculated, reflecting concerns over Chinese influence in South Korean politics.
John Delury on China’s strategy for South Korea under Lee Jae-myung — Ep. 90
Q: What is a pattern that you see, regardless of the administrations that China uses, when they see a new South Korean administration?
John Delury outlines Xi Jinping's pattern of trying to establish good relations with new South Korean administrations, highlighting reciprocal gestures.

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1. Cho Byeok
2. John Delury
3. Darcie Draudt
4. Keon Jun Lee
5. Colin Marshall
6. Andrei Lankov
7. Jumin Lee
8. Joon Ha

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