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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 denuclearization remains goal despite absence from Xi-Kim summit

Seoul says denuclearization remains goal despite absence from Xi-Kim summit

South Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejects idea that China has tacitly accepted North Korea’s status as nuclear state

Seoul says denuclearization remains goal despite absence from Xi-Kim summit
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 10, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim

South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues

Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 8, 2026
Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La

Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La

In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy

Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 5, 2026
Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats

Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats

In interview, former UNC deputy commander discusses Ottawa’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific, ROK-NATO links and more

Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 4, 2026
Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines

Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines

Undersecretary of State Allison Hooker visits South Korea for three days of talks on allied cooperation

Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 3, 2026
ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says

ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says

Ahn says discussions on a potential ACSA 'require public support,' as the countries look to cooperate amid DPRK threats

ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 31, 2026
South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills

South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills

Defense chiefs pledge closer trilateral cooperation with Washington, resume bilateral maritime drills

South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

ROK defense chief says DPRK using Russian intelligence to modernize military as Seoul looks to ‘self-reliant defense’

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

In a shift from last year, the Pentagon chief made no reference to Pyongyang despite growing DPRK missile program

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
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