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July 27, 2024

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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is an Editorial Intern at NK News and has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report.

News

North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says

South Korean military suggests timer attached to balloon caused fire amid concerns about dangers of DPRK launches

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkJuly 25, 2024
News

North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound

ROK authorities say contents posed no danger after Pyongyang carries out 10th balloon barrage to date

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkJuly 24, 2024
News

Seoul daily defends publication of op-ed by indicted North Korea expert

Hankook Ilbo denies it received money to run article by Sue Mi Terry, after US alleges she wrote op-ed for ROK gov’t

Joe SmithJoe Smith | Joon Ha ParkJuly 23, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses what South Korea is broadcasting over the border in response to DPRK trash balloons

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha ParkJuly 23, 2024
News

North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula

High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkJuly 22, 2024
News

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role

Features

Between worlds: The young North Korean defectors exploring identity through art

Multimedia pieces from new generation of defector artists show their North Korean roots as well as their lives in South

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyJuly 19, 2024
News

North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June

Launch follows warnings that ROK would pay ‘dear price’ for continued anti-DPRK leafleting by activists

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJuly 18, 2024
News

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Joon Ha ParkJuly 16, 2024
News

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJuly 16, 2024
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