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February 14, 2025

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.

Analysis

Why South Korea’s new defense tech law still leaves it vulnerable to espionage

Experts emphasize need to address systemic weaknesses in defense exports, not just strengthen legal deterrents

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 2, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s chaotic 2024: Impeachment, martial law and political upheaval

Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment caps a turbulent year of power struggles, corruption and constitutional challenges

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkDecember 23, 2024
Analysis

Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration

How fake news, polarized politics and debunking efforts shaped the nation’s response to political turmoil

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyDecember 19, 2024
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
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