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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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Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short

Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun tells lawmakers that South Korea is weighing recall of ambassador to Kyiv

Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 6, 2026
North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says

North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says

South Korea conducts operation to remove DPRK landmines following conclusion of joint investigation with UNC

North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 5, 2026
North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud

North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud

The political row has exposed the security and resettlement challenges facing the former soldiers and their families

North Korean POWs face uncertain future after Ukraine transfer sparks feud
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 2, 2026
Lee calls DMZ blast ‘unfortunate accident’ despite North Korean mine finding

Lee calls DMZ blast ‘unfortunate accident’ despite North Korean mine finding

ROK leader pledges military modernization efforts as Blue House appoints new special advisers on defense and peace

Lee calls DMZ blast ‘unfortunate accident’ despite North Korean mine finding
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 1, 2026
A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
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A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality

The crises share a familiar trigger, but North Korea now has different priorities and fewer reasons to negotiate.

A decade apart, two DMZ mine blasts highlight a new inter-Korean reality
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 30, 2026
UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice

UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice

UNC says active DPRK anti-personnel mine was found south of MDL as Seoul’s military demands apology from North Korea

UN Command says DMZ blast involving North Korean mine violated armistice
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 30, 2026
North Korean mine ‘likely’ caused DMZ blast that injured 3 troops: ROK

North Korean mine ‘likely’ caused DMZ blast that injured 3 troops: ROK

Seoul notes it will take ‘appropriate and corresponding measures’ if findings confirm North Korea planted mine

North Korean mine ‘likely’ caused DMZ blast that injured 3 troops: ROK
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 28, 2026
ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure

ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure

Seoul expresses ‘strong regret’ as Kyiv denies agreeing to keep prisoners’ transfer to South Korea confidential

ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 28, 2026
Seoul’s new defense chief tells North Korea to halt fortifications along border

Seoul’s new defense chief tells North Korea to halt fortifications along border

Kang Shin-chul says South Korea will not be swayed by Pyongyang’s reaction as investigation into DMZ blast continues

Seoul’s new defense chief tells North Korea to halt fortifications along border
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 23, 2026
Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN

Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN

South Korean president calls for restored inter-Korean ties and renewed U.S.-DPRK dialogue to establish a peace regime

Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 23, 2026
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