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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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Lee expresses ‘regret’ to North Korea after drone probe implicates officials

Lee expresses ‘regret’ to North Korea after drone probe implicates officials

ROK president criticizes ‘reckless actions’ of intel employee and soldiers referred to prosecutors over drone incursions

Lee expresses ‘regret’ to North Korea after drone probe implicates officials
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 6, 2026
Seoul must defend against North Korea ‘by our strength,’ Lee tells US senators

Seoul must defend against North Korea ‘by our strength,’ Lee tells US senators

President says Seoul seeks to increase defense spending and ‘regain’ wartime operational control from Washington

Seoul must defend against North Korea ‘by our strength,’ Lee tells US senators
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 3, 2026
Longtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87

Longtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87

Chang Ung played key role in driving inter-Korean sports exchanges over more than two decades on Olympic committee

Longtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 2, 2026
Military, intel officers referred to prosecutors over North Korea drone flights

Military, intel officers referred to prosecutors over North Korea drone flights

South Korean investigators accuse two army captains and spy agency employee of supporting civilian drone incursions

Military, intel officers referred to prosecutors over North Korea drone flights
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 1, 2026
North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul

North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul

ROK military identifies ‘large number’ of DPRK forces clearing trees and maintaining supply routes

North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 30, 2026
North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust

North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust

Kim Jong Un indicated a planned ‘reorganization’ of special operations forces, supervised tank defense test

North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 29, 2026
Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes

Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes

President calls for easing tensions and advancing peace at annual event where his predecessors condemned DPRK aggression

Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 27, 2026
ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack

ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack

Five-day exercise off east and west coasts aim to reinforce combat readiness, honor those killed defending sea border

ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 26, 2026
Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion

Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion

Prosecutors allege the accused harmed South Korean military interests and violated aviation act through drone flights

Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 25, 2026
Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
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Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down

Former German ambassador shares insights from Pyongyang, while NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses latest SPA session

Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
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