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February 18, 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.

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North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

Seoul says ICAO was notified last year about plan to sever channel from 2025, but calls ‘currently operating normally’

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK
Joon Ha Park
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North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
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Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025
South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

Revisions remove age limit for higher education subsidies and residency limit for defectors to join savings program

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 12, 2025
North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan

North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan

Defense ministry statement warns that Washington’s strategic deployments could escalate regional tensions

North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 11, 2025
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress

South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 10, 2025
North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone

Seoul downplayed reports about incident but expert says it highlights strides in DPRK’s electronic warfare technology

North Korean GPS jamming blamed for crash of South Korean military drone
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 7, 2025
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 5, 2025
South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats

New task fleet also strengthens sea lane security and rapid response to counter North Korea’s evolving capabilities

South Korea launches new naval command to defend against DPRK’s missile threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 3, 2025
How Trump’s push for an ‘Iron Dome’ aims to defend against North Korean threats

How Trump’s push for an ‘Iron Dome’ aims to defend against North Korean threats

US president signed order to develop comprehensive missile defense system but experts warn it faces key challenges

How Trump’s push for an ‘Iron Dome’ aims to defend against North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 31, 2025
North Korea’s sea-to-surface missile launch and ROK spy agency allegations
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North Korea’s sea-to-surface missile launch and ROK spy agency allegations

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Pyongyang’s cruise missile test and revelations about the United Front Department

North Korea’s sea-to-surface missile launch and ROK spy agency allegations
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