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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’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need

Lee’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need

Experts say Seoul’s peace-first strategy is coherent, but its success depends on changes beyond South Korea’s control

Lee’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 24, 2026
Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall

Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall

JCS says mines planted in the DMZ could drift through shared rivers and cause serious casualties or damage

Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 23, 2026
Seoul spent $158K to support North Korean soccer club’s visit, ministry says

Seoul spent $158K to support North Korean soccer club’s visit, ministry says

Unification Ministry says amount was disbursed from inter-Korean fund, with unused money returned after internal audit

Seoul spent $158K to support North Korean soccer club’s visit, ministry says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 20, 2026
China’s top strategist tours DPRK’s Wonsan resort before returning to Beijing

China’s top strategist tours DPRK’s Wonsan resort before returning to Beijing

Visit follows talks with Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang keeps its flagship beach resort closed to most foreigners

China’s top strategist tours DPRK’s Wonsan resort before returning to Beijing
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 18, 2026
US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal

US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal

Top commanders pledge in annual meeting to sustain trilateral cooperation through upcoming Freedom Edge exercise

US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 16, 2026
US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections

US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections

The Buddy Squadron exercise includes F-16, F-35A and FA-50 fighters after allies reduced annual frequency

US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 15, 2026
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea

ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea

The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered

ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 13, 2026
Seoul holds live-fire drills near disputed sea border with North Korea

Seoul holds live-fire drills near disputed sea border with North Korea

South Korean marines fired live rounds from K9 howitzers and Chunmoo MLRS as Pyongyang continues to reject NLL

Seoul holds live-fire drills near disputed sea border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 2, 2026
Seoul, Kyiv move closer to transferring North Korean POWs to South Korea

Seoul, Kyiv move closer to transferring North Korean POWs to South Korea

Top diplomats say fate of DPRK soldiers captured fighting for Russia should follow international law and their wishes

Seoul, Kyiv move closer to transferring North Korean POWs to South Korea
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Jooheon Kim | Joon Ha Park July 1, 2026
Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea

Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea

South Korean president says inter-Korean ties feel nearly irreversible but vows to continue engagement policy

Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 1, 2026
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