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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 could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns

Defense chief says ROK has pinpointed some 10 launch locations, but expert says strikes could be seen as overreaction

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkOctober 9, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

Seoul’s ‘monster missile’ and a defector’s attempt to return to North Korea

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s Armed Forces Day and a man’s detainment after stealing a bus to cross DMZ

Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK NewsOctober 8, 2024
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US, ROK reach new defense cost-sharing deal for troops to counter North Korea

Seoul to raise contribution to US forces by 8.3% to $1.13B, a move to bolster alliance ahead of possible Trump return

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkOctober 7, 2024
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North Korea sends more trash balloons, second launch since ROK military parade

South Korean military reports launch early Friday morning, with balloons later spotted in skies above Seoul

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkOctober 4, 2024
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North Korean escapee detained after attempting to flee the South in stolen bus

Police say defector cited difficulties adapting to life in ROK as reason for trying to return across inter-Korean border

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkOctober 2, 2024
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Missiles roll through Seoul to reassure citizens against North Korean threats

‘City march’ in capital featured jets, tanks and more, drawing criticism for costs but winning praise from spectators

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyOctober 1, 2024
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North Korea more likely to conduct nuke test after US election: ROK spy agency

National Intelligence Service says long-expected test could use uranium from recently revealed enrichment facility

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkSeptember 26, 2024
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North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022

DPRK hackers have attempted to infiltrate ministry and related organizations over 2,300 times this year, data shows

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddySeptember 25, 2024
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Yoon slams calls to abandon unification with North Korea as ‘unconstitutional’

South Korean president says seeking coexistence between separate Korean states would actually increase security risks

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkSeptember 24, 2024
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Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch

South Korea says it would retaliate if balloons endanger citizens, following launch that caused flight suspensions

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 23, 2024
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