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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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‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns

‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns

Comments point to tensions over speed of process after USFK commander says North Korean threats have changed conditions

‘Moving goalposts’ could make OPCON transfer impossible, Seoul official warns
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 15, 2026
Kamala Harris slams Trump’s cuts to US-ROK drills on countering North Korea

Kamala Harris slams Trump’s cuts to US-ROK drills on countering North Korea

In Seoul, former US vice president also endorses stronger extended deterrence as Pyongyang cozies up to China, Russia

Kamala Harris slams Trump’s cuts to US-ROK drills on countering North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 14, 2026
Intel sharing one of most difficult issues in US-South Korean ties: Seoul envoy

Intel sharing one of most difficult issues in US-South Korean ties: Seoul envoy

Kang Kyung-wha confirms US raised concerns about unification minister’s remarks on suspected North Korean nuclear site

Intel sharing one of most difficult issues in US-South Korean ties: Seoul envoy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 13, 2026
How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials
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How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials

NK Pro’s timeline charts DPRK border fortifications, ROK investigation and other events around the Sept. 21 incident

How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 9, 2026
Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK

Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK

Kyiv says it remains open to dialogue, while South Korean opposition slams recall as counter to national interest

Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK
South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North

South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North

Experts say prestige capability could keep Seoul’s arsenal ahead of DPRK efforts to bolster air defenses

South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 9, 2026
ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’

ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’

JCS says it plans to strengthen surveillance in DMZ, including with AI, as DPRK accelerates border fortifications

ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 8, 2026
North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says

North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says

In interview, Yu Yong-weon calls for removing mines at six sites near Sept. 21 explosion and stronger countermeasures

North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 8, 2026
Seoul seeks joint probe with UN Command into North Korean border crossings

Seoul seeks joint probe with UN Command into North Korean border crossings

Plan seeks to formally declare incursions as armistice violations following mine blasts that injured South Korean troops

Seoul seeks joint probe with UN Command into North Korean border crossings
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 7, 2026
North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
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North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ

Joon Ha Park and Michael Bosack explain the investigation, armistice mechanisms and lessons from the 2015 crisis

North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Joon Ha Park | NK News October 7, 2026
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