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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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Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s rise fuels US fears of a pro-China shift in South Korea’s policy

US conservatives remain wary of Lee’s past remarks on China, but experts urge a more nuanced view ahead of elections

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyFebruary 13, 2025
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles

Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkFebruary 6, 2025
Month In Review

South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | John Lee | Joon Ha Park | KOREA PROFebruary 3, 2025
Feature

A nation divided: Protesters voice conflicting views on Yoon’s impeachment

South Koreans across the country express fear and hope as both sides see impeachment as a fight for the nation’s future

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 30, 2025
Analysis

Vietnam’s $276 million deal for K9 howitzers deepens ties with South Korea

The arms sale underscores Hanoi’s push for military modernization and Seoul’s expanding role in Southeast Asian security

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 28, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s military faces calls for reform as martial law dust settles

Experts say systemic changes are needed to depoliticize leadership and strengthen civilian oversight

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 23, 2025
Analysis

Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest

Experts warn of institutional strain as far-right protesters attack judiciary in defense of Yoon Suk-yeol

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkJanuary 20, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law

Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 16, 2025
Analysis

Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability

With top defense posts vacant, trials of senior officials expose cracks in military readiness amid regional tensions

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 14, 2025
Analysis

Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea

High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkJanuary 8, 2025
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