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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a correspondent at Korea Risk Group. He has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report, and appeared on ABC News Australia, Deutsche Welle and Monocle Radio. He specializes in offering in-depth analyses of South Korea’s defense policy, security relations and domestic politics for Korea Pro.

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Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon
ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea

ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea

Expert says exercise is strategic move following DPRK’s recent launches of new ICBM and short-range missiles

ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 6, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry hit by DDoS cyberattack, possibly by North Korea

Seoul’s defense ministry hit by DDoS cyberattack, possibly by North Korea

Expert says DPRK is more likely to be culprit than Russia, potentially seeking to make presence felt on global stage

Seoul’s defense ministry hit by DDoS cyberattack, possibly by North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 6, 2024
US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park November 5, 2024
US, ROK, Japan conduct air drill with B-1B bomber over North Korea’s ICBM test

US, ROK, Japan conduct air drill with B-1B bomber over North Korea’s ICBM test

Exercise seeks to showcase trilateral resolve to respond to DPRK threats, as UNSC set to convene meeting on launch

US, ROK, Japan conduct air drill with B-1B bomber over North Korea’s ICBM test
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 4, 2024
How Russia is transporting North Korean troops to the front lines of Ukraine war

How Russia is transporting North Korean troops to the front lines of Ukraine war

NK News analysis suggests Moscow prefers transport by plane, with suspicious flights from Far East to city near Ukraine

How Russia is transporting North Korean troops to the front lines of Ukraine war
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says

Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says

NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war

Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2024
North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul

North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul

Move marks first confirmation of DPRK leafleting in years and an escalation in its monthslong trash balloon campaign

North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 24, 2024
North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

ROK spy agency revealed Russian naval vessels were used to transport DPRK special forces to frontline earlier this month

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery

ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery

It comes as JCS says this year’s Hoguk exercises will focus on enhancing combat capabilities citing North Korean threats

ROK holds live-fire drill with Chunmoo MLRS designed to counter DPRK artillery
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
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