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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 Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party

North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party

Expert says theft could compromise South Korean surveillance, while party also confirms leak of tech on main battle tank

North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 12, 2024
North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says

North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says

Authorities are investigating individual’s intention to defect, while reports say they crossed western maritime border

North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park August 8, 2024
Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors

Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors

Seoul alleges intel service employee engaged in DPRK espionage, but experts say conviction could be difficult

Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 8, 2024
Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights

Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights

DPRK misled victims by portraying country as a ‘Paradise on Earth,’ first government investigation into issue concludes

Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 7, 2024
South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats

South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats

Council will focus on implementing government’s cybersecurity policies after spate of breaches of official networks

South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy August 1, 2024
ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea

ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea

Announcement comes after Seoul's defense ministry confirmed it was investigating disclosure of list of military spies

ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 30, 2024
ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea

ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea

Expert says lack of formal treaty could jeopardize cooperation despite effort to protect against leadership changes

ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park July 29, 2024
Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea

Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea

South Korea reportedly recalled some personnel due to breach, amid growing scrutiny of ROK intel operations

Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 29, 2024
North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

South Korean military suggests timer attached to balloon caused fire amid concerns about dangers of DPRK launches

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 25, 2024
North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

ROK authorities say contents posed no danger after Pyongyang carries out 10th balloon barrage to date

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 24, 2024
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