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February 22, 2025

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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.

News

Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea

Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyOctober 16, 2023
News

Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing

Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkOctober 13, 2023
News

ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons

USS Ronald Reagan also set to visit Busan this week, which expert says will likely elicit response from North Korea

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkOctober 10, 2023
News

North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban

Activists say South Korean court upheld democratic principles, though some fear it may endanger border residents

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 27, 2023
News

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkSeptember 26, 2023
News

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 25, 2023
Analysis

How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Lina ParkSeptember 1, 2023
News

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 31, 2023
News

North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant

State media also covered China and Russia’s criticism to show unity with two friendly countries, expert says

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkAugust 28, 2023
News

Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children

South Korean police previously confirmed they are investigating man surnamed Chun who runs school for defector students

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkAugust 23, 2023
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