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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 urges North Korea to return to talks, rejects ‘unification by absorption’

Lee urges North Korea to return to talks, rejects ‘unification by absorption’

South Korean president also vows to prevent future drone intrusions, days after Pyongyang denounces inter-Korean ties

Lee urges North Korea to return to talks, rejects ‘unification by absorption’
Joon Ha Park
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29 photos show North Korea wrapping up Party Congress with extravagant parade
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29 photos show North Korea wrapping up Party Congress with extravagant parade

The DPRK concluded its weeklong Ninth Party Congress on Wednesday with aerial stunts, marching demonstrations and more

29 photos show North Korea wrapping up Party Congress with extravagant parade
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Joon Ha Park February 27, 2026
Expert roundup: What the Ninth Party Congress revealed about North Korea’s plans

Expert roundup: What the Ninth Party Congress revealed about North Korea’s plans

Analysts dissect Kim Jong Un’s message to the US, strategy for countering the South and missile-less military parade

Expert roundup: What the Ninth Party Congress revealed about North Korea’s plans
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 26, 2026
US, South Korea to hold spring drills on countering North Korea from March 9

US, South Korea to hold spring drills on countering North Korea from March 9

Freedom Shield will run for 11 days and involve some 18K personnel, while featuring training on deterring DPRK nukes

US, South Korea to hold spring drills on countering North Korea from March 9
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 25, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s reelection, Kim Yo Jong’s promotion and changes at the top
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Kim Jong Un’s reelection, Kim Yo Jong’s promotion and changes at the top

NK News’ Joon Ha Park breaks down what we’ve learned through day 6 of the ongoing Ninth Party Congress

Kim Jong Un’s reelection, Kim Yo Jong’s promotion and changes at the top
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Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader

Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader

Chinese president expresses hope for ‘new chapter in China-DPRK friendship’ following Ninth Party Congress

Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on reelection as North Korea’s party leader
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Joon Ha Park February 23, 2026
Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress

North Korea appears to spotlight Russia ties and rural development, while promoting ‘new fighting strategy’ for future

Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress
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Joon Ha Park February 22, 2026
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress

North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics

North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 21, 2026
North Korea kicks off Party Congress with pomp and circumstance — in photos
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North Korea kicks off Party Congress with pomp and circumstance — in photos

Leader Kim Jong Un gave an optimistic speech to mass applause on day one of carefully orchestrated political spectacle

North Korea kicks off Party Congress with pomp and circumstance — in photos
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 20, 2026
Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over martial law decree

Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over martial law decree

Seoul court finds ex-president led an insurrection through his purported crackdown on alleged pro-North Korea forces

Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over martial law decree
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Joon Ha Park February 19, 2026
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