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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.

News

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkApril 10, 2025
News

US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK

Dan Caine made remarks during committee hearing as North Korea issued statement slamming Washington-Tokyo cooperation

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkApril 2, 2025
News

North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK

South Korean military reports DPRK has resumed work on front-line defenses, which expert attributes to ‘weakened’ forces

Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Joon Ha ParkMarch 27, 2025
News

North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE

Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkMarch 26, 2025
Interviews

The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship

In interview, former Cheonan captain reflects on 15th anniversary of torpedo attack and evolving DPRK naval tactics

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkMarch 26, 2025
News

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkMarch 21, 2025
News

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Joon Ha ParkMarch 21, 2025
News

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkMarch 21, 2025
News

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkMarch 20, 2025
Features

The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan

The DPRK demands Tokyo recognize Korean victims of US air raids, and there’s more than a grain of truth to its criticism

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyMarch 18, 2025
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