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February 22, 2025

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

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
Analysis

South Korea’s ubiquitous messaging app’s security gaps risk millions of users

Kakao’s legacy protocol and limited bug bounty program leave users vulnerable to potential attacks and data leaks

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddySeptember 25, 2024
Analysis

Homelessness in South Korea remains underreported and under-supported

Despite a decline, experts highlight critical gaps in housing access and essential services for vulnerable groups

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddySeptember 19, 2024
Analysis

Corporate influence in South Korean sports sparks outrage, and calls for reform

Experts say ROK teams need outside funding to survive but emphasize need for transparency in sports management

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyMarch 25, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s space program pursues ‘grand ambitions’ with U.S. support

Seoul and Washington eye closer space coordination, but expert says they must be on same page to realize shared goals

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddySeptember 25, 2023
Analysis

Where South Korea and India’s ‘relationship in progress’ stands after 50 years

Current leaders are emphasizing ROK-India ties on paper but must do more to ensure mutual success, experts say

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyAugust 17, 2023