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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy is the Lead Correspondent at NK News, based in Seoul. He previously worked as a researcher at BBC Monitoring, where his work focused on news and key people and organizations from the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Follow him on Twitter.

Analysis

South Korea’s drone overhaul aims to prepare its military for a new era of war

Seoul’s plan prioritizes mass-produced drones and command reform, but experts say doctrine will determine success

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyJuly 3, 2026
Analysis

Coupang breach exposes rising regulatory and political risk in Korea’s platform

Fallout exposes how data security failures are reshaping enforcement incentives, compliance costs and public trust

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyJanuary 23, 2026
Analysis

SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks

Experts warn armed forces face systemic threats as troops’ personal mobile use outpaces secure infrastructure reforms

Analysis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile

Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyApril 15, 2025
Analysis

What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War

Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyMarch 6, 2025
Analysis

Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans

Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyFebruary 21, 2025
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

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

How pro-Russian hackers took down South Korea websites over support for Ukraine

Global hacktivists caused little damage in DDoS attacks, but highlighted vulnerabilities in Seoul’s cyber infrastructure

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyNovember 13, 2024
Analysis

South Korea faces growing cyber threats from allies and enemies alike

Rising threats from multiple nations and private actors lead to calls for stronger defenses and global cooperation

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyOctober 8, 2024