May 20, 2024

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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is an Editorial Intern at NK News and has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report.

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North Korea accuses Seoul of attempting to conspire with China against it

North Korea accuses Seoul of attempting to conspire with China against it

Pyongyang slams South Korea over foreign ministers’ meeting, while referring to ‘DPRK-ROK relationship’ for first time

North Korea accuses Seoul of attempting to conspire with China against it
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Joon Ha Park May 16, 2024
North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
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North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police

Expert says breach reflects ‘lack of cyber alertness’ and could hinder Seoul’s efforts to boost global cyber cooperation

North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region

North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region

Unification ministry says it will consider legal action against Pyongyang over demolition of ROK government property

North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers

Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers

Leader said Kim Ki Nam would be immortalized in likely bid to encourage current officials to remain loyal to the regime

Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park May 10, 2024
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon

Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon

Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions

Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face

China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say
South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats

South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats

Seoul announces plans to acquire UAVs by 2026, with expert emphasizing need to address lack of surveillance drones

South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 3, 2024
South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears

South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears

Seoul cites intel about plans to harm diplomats, raising alert for missions in five countries with close ties to DPRK

South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears
North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says

North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says

Confirmation comes as local media report the DPRK has laid anti-tank and -personnel mines at multiple crossings

North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park April 29, 2024
South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite

South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite

Skybay Hotel drops Hyon Song Wol from name of room where senior official stayed as interest in North Korea declines

South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Joon Ha Park April 29, 2024
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