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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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Artificial intelligence takes center stage in South Korea’s defense strategy

Advanced technologies promise enhanced border surveillance and decision-making, but ethical concerns loom on the horizon

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 12, 2024
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South Korean politicians call for tougher restrictions on foreign voting rights

With concerns over Chinese voter impact, lawmakers propose longer residency periods and reciprocity clauses

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 10, 2024
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South Korea’s top court demands action on climate targets for future generations

Constitutional Court orders more concrete post-2030 emission targets, raising challenges for government and industries

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 5, 2024
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South Korea’s new Nursing Act faces criticism amid fears for patient safety

Law gives physician assistant nurses more responsibilities, but gaps in training and legal clarity worry experts

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkSeptember 2, 2024
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South Korea’s childcare experiment: Balancing labor needs and ethics

Concerns arise regarding accessibility for low-income families and potential exploitation of foreign workers

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 28, 2024
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Ethical dilemma looms over South Korea’s booming tear gas trade

Regulatory gaps and economic interests clash with ethical responsibilities as exports to questionable regimes increase

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 23, 2024
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South Korea’s COVID surge unveils cracks in pandemic defenses

Workplace policies and healthcare system strain highlight vulnerabilities as cases rise ninefold since mid-July

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 21, 2024
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South Korea’s outdoor workers at risk as heat waves intensify

Experts call for stronger regulations and cultural change to protect workers from deadly heat

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 16, 2024
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South Korea debates tougher stance on crimes committed while impaired

Proposed amendments to Criminal Act risk reducing judicial discretion and blurring legal standards, experts say

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 13, 2024
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Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds

New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha ParkAugust 6, 2024
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