Joon Ha Park | NK News
October 04, 2024

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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a Junior Correspondent at Korea Risk Group and has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report.

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US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings

US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings

American B-52H nuclear bomber joins exercise off Korea’s southern coast aimed at deterring Pyongyang

US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings
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Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 23, 2023
China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

Beijing’s claim comes after Ottawa said Chinese jets harassed its surveillance aircraft in international airspace

China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission
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Joon Ha Park | Lina Park October 18, 2023
Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea

Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea

Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says

Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
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Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing

Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing

Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China

Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing
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Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 13, 2023
ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons

ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons

USS Ronald Reagan also set to visit Busan this week, which expert says will likely elicit response from North Korea

ROK, Japan, US’ advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 10, 2023
North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban

North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban

Activists say South Korean court upheld democratic principles, though some fear it may endanger border residents

North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban
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Joon Ha Park September 27, 2023
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons

President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event

Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
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Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park September 26, 2023
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles

Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches

US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 25, 2023
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy

Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary

How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
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Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Lina Park September 1, 2023
US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end

Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives

US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end
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Joon Ha Park August 31, 2023