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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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North Korean escapee detained after attempting to flee the South in stolen bus

North Korean escapee detained after attempting to flee the South in stolen bus

Police say defector cited difficulties adapting to life in ROK as reason for trying to return across inter-Korean border

North Korean escapee detained after attempting to flee the South in stolen bus
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 2, 2024
Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats

Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats

‘City march’ in capital featured jets, tanks and more, drawing criticism for costs but winning praise from spectators

Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 1, 2024
North Korea more likely to conduct nuke test after US election: ROK spy agency

North Korea more likely to conduct nuke test after US election: ROK spy agency

National Intelligence Service says long-expected test could use uranium from recently revealed enrichment facility

North Korea more likely to conduct nuke test after US election: ROK spy agency
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 26, 2024
North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022

North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022

DPRK hackers have attempted to infiltrate ministry and related organizations over 2,300 times this year, data shows

North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 25, 2024
Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’

Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’

South Korean president says seeking coexistence between separate Korean states would actually increase security risks

Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 24, 2024
Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch

Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch

South Korea says it would retaliate if balloons endanger citizens, following launch that caused flight suspensions

Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 23, 2024
Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system

Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system

New report reveals 70 defectors’ whereabouts are unknown in South Korea, leading experts to call for increased support

Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 20, 2024
North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties

North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties

Han Su Chol presented his credentials and vowed to strengthen and expand cooperation between two countries in all areas

North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 20, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 13, 2024
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