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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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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
Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal

Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal

Cho, Rubio and Motegi press for return to dialogue as Pyongyang declares its nuclear status ‘absolute’

Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan reaffirm North Korean denuclearization goal
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 22, 2026
‘Unidentified explosion’ near North Korean border injures 3 South Korean troops

‘Unidentified explosion’ near North Korean border injures 3 South Korean troops

Blast occurred during a frontline operation as North Korea continues fortifying its side of the border

‘Unidentified explosion’ near North Korean border injures 3 South Korean troops
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 21, 2026
South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee

South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee

President Lee Jae Myung rejected concerns that Seoul could be sidelined if US and North Korea pursue engagement.

South Korea will continue to help ‘create an opening’ for Trump-Kim summit: Lee
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 17, 2026
Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure

Vice defense minister dismisses calls for tactical nukes while government promises firm response along the border.

Seoul rejects nuclear sharing as North Korea threat fuels opposition pressure
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026
US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs

US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs

Allies seek closer cooperation as Pyongyang expands its nuclear, chemical and biological capabilities

US, South Korea agree to strengthen information sharing on North Korean WMDs
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 11, 2026
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