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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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Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims

Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims

Kim Yong-hyun also accused of seeking pretext for martial law by pressing for strikes on DPRK trash balloon launch sites

Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 10, 2024
South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment

South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment

In interview, North Korean escapee Park Choong-kwon criticizes martial law but says impeachment sets bad precedent

South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 6, 2024
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order

ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order

Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance

ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 5, 2024
ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle

ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle

Foreign, unification and defense ministers among ROK Korean Cabinet members who offered to step down amid public outcry

ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 4, 2024
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
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Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law

NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest

Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | NK News December 4, 2024
Yoon meets Ukraine defense chief to discuss countering North Korea-Russia ties

Yoon meets Ukraine defense chief to discuss countering North Korea-Russia ties

Two sides agree to strengthen intel sharing but mum on whether Seoul will arm Kyiv to combat DPRK troop deployment

Yoon meets Ukraine defense chief to discuss countering North Korea-Russia ties
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 28, 2024
G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia

Top US diplomat calls for China to push neighbors to cease cooperation in Ukraine, as NATO urges more sanctions

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 27, 2024
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
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North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops

North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK News November 26, 2024
Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul

Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul

ROK says weapons could bolster DPRK’s vulnerable air defense networks but expert says integrating systems will take time

Russia sends anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2024
North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns

North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns

Ukrainian leader’s remarks follow report on possible large-scale deployment, though expert calls this improbable

North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 20, 2024
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