More Iran uncertainty, G7 diplomacy and South Korea’s AI stock surge — Ep. 138

On this week’s episode, John and Jeongmin discuss the latest uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran talks and what it means for South Korea. They also examine President Lee Jae Myung’s recent diplomacy in Europe, including his interactions with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and the possibility that golf could become an unlikely channel for building personal rapport between the two leaders. The conversation then turns to South Korean domestic politics, as Lee’s approval ratings decline and support for the conservative People Power Party shows signs of recovery.  Finally, the discussion turns to what Micron’s stronger-than-expected earnings could signal for South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as AI demand continues to shape the KOSPI and drive market volatility.  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, June 25, 2026. Audio edited by Alannah Hill