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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’s amended constitution redefines borders, but remains vague: source

North Korea’s amended constitution redefines borders, but remains vague: source

Document seen by NK News drops unification language, elevates Kim’s authority and updates nuclear command rules

North Korea’s amended constitution redefines borders, but remains vague: source
Lee Hong-koo, key official in inter-Korean negotiations, dies at 92

Lee Hong-koo, key official in inter-Korean negotiations, dies at 92

Architect of early engagement with Pyongyang helped lay groundwork for 1991 accord and planned 1994 summit

Lee Hong-koo, key official in inter-Korean negotiations, dies at 92
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 6, 2026
How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula
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How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula

Seoul and Pyongyang are weaving algorithms into warfare, accelerating decisions but raising risk of miscalculation

How military AI is changing warfare on the Korean Peninsula
Former DPRK diplomat peels back curtain on Pyongyang’s foreign policy apparatus

Former DPRK diplomat peels back curtain on Pyongyang’s foreign policy apparatus

New memoir provides a revealing, if partial, account of North Korea’s diplomacy and the officials competing to guide it

Former DPRK diplomat peels back curtain on Pyongyang’s foreign policy apparatus
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 1, 2026
South Korea’s navy to lead around 40 warships in large-scale RIMPAC exercise

South Korea’s navy to lead around 40 warships in large-scale RIMPAC exercise

Seoul’s deterrence capabilities against North Korea could be bolstered by the role, according to an expert

South Korea’s navy to lead around 40 warships in large-scale RIMPAC exercise
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 30, 2026
Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor

Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor

Kim Ju Ae’s rising profile fuels succession talk, but North Korea has yet to begin formal succession steps, experts say

Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 29, 2026
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul

North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul

ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms

North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 28, 2026
ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea

ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea

These drills, whether conducted alone or with allies, have been characterized by the DPRK as a rehearsal for an invasion

ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 27, 2026
Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil

Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil

Volodin thanks North Korea for military support as Moscow pledges reciprocal monument in Russia

Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest

Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest

North Korean leader stresses combat readiness during April 25 events tied to guerrilla legacy

Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 26, 2026
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