Jukka Lehtinen’s Journey in Journalism

On the latest episode of our Foreign Correspondents Talk series 2024, we sit down with Finnish journalist Jukka Lehtinen, whose 25-year career is as fascinating as it is unexpected. Now stationed in New York City, Lehtinen admits with a chuckle that he once thought he was "too stupid" to pursue journalism—only to become a seasoned voice in finance and business reporting for Finland's Alma News Media. Join us as Jukka shares his path from hesitant newcomer to veteran correspondent, reveals key turning points in his career, and offers an inside look at covering U.S. finance from a distinctly Finnish perspective.

This interview was conducted by journalist Khushboo Razdan, who works for the South China Morning Post.