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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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ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea

ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea

Announcement comes after Seoul's defense ministry confirmed it was investigating disclosure of list of military spies

ROK court issues arrest warrant over reported leak of intel to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 30, 2024
ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea

ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea

Expert says lack of formal treaty could jeopardize cooperation despite effort to protect against leadership changes

ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park July 29, 2024
Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea

Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea

South Korea reportedly recalled some personnel due to breach, amid growing scrutiny of ROK intel operations

Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 29, 2024
North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

South Korean military suggests timer attached to balloon caused fire amid concerns about dangers of DPRK launches

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 25, 2024
North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

ROK authorities say contents posed no danger after Pyongyang carries out 10th balloon barrage to date

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park July 24, 2024
Seoul daily defends publication of op-ed by indicted North Korea expert

Seoul daily defends publication of op-ed by indicted North Korea expert

Hankook Ilbo denies it received money to run article by Sue Mi Terry, after US alleges she wrote op-ed for ROK gov’t

Seoul daily defends publication of op-ed by indicted North Korea expert
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park July 23, 2024
ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art
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ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses what South Korea is broadcasting over the border in response to DPRK trash balloons

ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art
North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park July 22, 2024
High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council
Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art

Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art

Multimedia pieces from new generation of defector artists show their North Korean roots as well as their lives in South

Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy July 19, 2024
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