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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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US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers

US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers

Allies practice identifying facilities and sealing entrances in preparation for subterranean warfare

US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 17, 2025
UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries

UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries

Human rights experts conclude DPRK’s detention of three South Koreans for nearly 11 years violates international law

UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 14, 2025
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border

North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border

DPRK says mistaken bombing of civilian area could have escalated tensions, criticizing ongoing US-South Korea drills

North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 12, 2025
US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills

US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills

Joint exercise for Freedom Shield aims to enhance combined operations, as ROK navy trains to intercept WMD shipments

US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 11, 2025
US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization

US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization

First meeting of Mike Waltz and Shin Won-sik comes as Trump policies raise concern about US commitment to defend Seoul

US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 7, 2025
Errant bombs fall on village, injure 29 during US-ROK drills against North Korea

Errant bombs fall on village, injure 29 during US-ROK drills against North Korea

South Korean fighter jets ‘abnormally’ dropped 8 bombs during live-fire training by inter-Korean border, air force says

Errant bombs fall on village, injure 29 during US-ROK drills against North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 6, 2025
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect

North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect

Yu Yong-weon of ruling party calls for Seoul to use ‘all resources’ to prevent soldier’s repatriation after meeting him

North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 5, 2025
North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
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North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks DPRK criticism of US aircraft carrier visit to peninsula and its message to Trump

North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea

In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea

Impeached president tells court that opposition followed Pyongyang’s orders, likely appealing to hardline supporters

In final defense, Yoon insists martial law was needed to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 27, 2025
US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats

US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats

Strategic bomber's first deployment under Trump administration aims to enhance deterrence and allied interoperability

US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 20, 2025
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