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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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Japan seeks record military budget to counter North Korean missile threats

Japan seeks record military budget to counter North Korean missile threats

2025 budget proposal allocates billions for satellites and counterstrike weapons in line with proactive defense strategy

Japan seeks record military budget to counter North Korean missile threats
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park September 2, 2024
South Korean who leaked military secrets was recruited by China in 2017: Seoul

South Korean who leaked military secrets was recruited by China in 2017: Seoul

Prosecutors accuse man of selling intel 30 times, still investigating if Chinese handler tied to North Korea

South Korean who leaked military secrets was recruited by China in 2017: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park August 29, 2024
First North Koreans resettle in Canada as part of new pilot project

First North Koreans resettle in Canada as part of new pilot project

HanVoice allows Canadian citizens to privately sponsor defectors and provide support for 12 months

First North Koreans resettle in Canada as part of new pilot project
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 23, 2024
Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 20, 2024
North Korean trash balloon suspected of igniting forest fire in South

North Korean trash balloon suspected of igniting forest fire in South

ROK fire authorities are investigating blaze in border area, days after DPRK launched 12th balloon barrage

North Korean trash balloon suspected of igniting forest fire in South
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 13, 2024
Yoon names new defense chief in surprise reshuffle over North Korean threats

Yoon names new defense chief in surprise reshuffle over North Korean threats

ROK president taps security service head Kim Yong-hyun for role and moves Shin Won-sik to national security adviser

Yoon names new defense chief in surprise reshuffle over North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park August 12, 2024
North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party

North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party

Expert says theft could compromise South Korean surveillance, while party also confirms leak of tech on main battle tank

North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 12, 2024
North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says

North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says

Authorities are investigating individual’s intention to defect, while reports say they crossed western maritime border

North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park August 8, 2024
Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors

Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors

Seoul alleges intel service employee engaged in DPRK espionage, but experts say conviction could be difficult

Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 8, 2024
Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights

Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights

DPRK misled victims by portraying country as a ‘Paradise on Earth,’ first government investigation into issue concludes

Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 7, 2024
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