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November 23, 2024

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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a Junior Correspondent at Korea Risk Group and has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report.

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North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park July 22, 2024
High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council
Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art

Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art

Multimedia pieces from new generation of defector artists show their North Korean roots as well as their lives in South

Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy July 19, 2024
North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June

North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June

Launch follows warnings that ROK would pay ‘dear price’ for continued anti-DPRK leafleting by activists

North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 18, 2024
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 16, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park July 11, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command

Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength

Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 10, 2024
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea

ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea

Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties

ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 8, 2024
South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years

South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years

Live-fire exercise comes as ROK ramps up activity around DMZ following suspension of military pact with North Korea

South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 2, 2024
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