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December 11, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a Junior Correspondent at Korea Risk Group and has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report.

Analysis

Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions

Experts warn of lasting damage to democratic norms as Yoon Suk-yeol faces mounting pressure to answer for his actions

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkDecember 9, 2024
Analysis

Timeline: The swift rise and fall of martial law in South Korea

Yoon’s martial law sparks protests, opposition unity, accusations of undermining democracy and international concern

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkDecember 5, 2024
Analysis

Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma

Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkDecember 3, 2024
Analysis

South Korea-Japan dispute over Sado mine casts shadow over bilateral ties

Divided commemorations for Korean forced laborers imperils growing cooperation, dampening Seoul’s optimism about Ishiba

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkNovember 26, 2024
Analysis

South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense

DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkNovember 21, 2024
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election

Guilty ruling on election law violations raises stakes for Democratic Party leadership and deepens partisan conflicts

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkNovember 18, 2024
Analysis

Science vs. Humanities: Why South Korean students switch their academic tracks

University admission strategies lead top science students to humanities, threatening South Korea’s tech growth

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkNovember 14, 2024
Analysis

Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum

As public trust erodes, Yoon’s defensive response in 140-minute press conference raises more questions than it answers

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkNovember 8, 2024
Analysis

Yoon’s Ukraine strategy confronts opposition push to restrict weapons exports

ROK lawmakers want to limit executive power to send arms, fearing fallout with Russia, but risk hurting defense industry

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha ParkNovember 5, 2024
Analysis

South Korea boosts drone arsenal with combat-proven Warmate UAVs from Poland

Acquisition of “suicide drones” marks a leap forward in Seoul’s push for advanced, attack-capable military technology

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkOctober 30, 2024
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