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Chad O’Carroll

Chad O’Carroll

Chad O'Carroll is the founder of NK News/NK Pro and related holding company Korea Risk Group. In addition to being the group's CEO, O'Carroll is a frequent writer and commentator about the Koreas, having written about the two nations since 2010. He has visited the DPRK multiple times, worked and lived in Washington, D.C. with a focus on peninsula issues, and lived in the ROK since 2016.

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The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
Podcast

The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington

NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more

The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
COLUMN

In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future

Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm

In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2025
Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing

Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing

Informed source confirms report that DPRK’s support for Russia’s invasion was a key factor in decision

Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Chad O'Carroll March 14, 2025
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

US president again refers to DPRK as 'nuclear power' in another apparent departure from official policy

Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 14, 2025
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
COLUMN

Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to

Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence

Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2025
North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening

North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening

Abrupt reversal on travel to Rason raises questions about broader resumption of foreign tourism to DPRK post-pandemic

North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening
North Korean firm advertises illegal restaurants in China and Cambodia

North Korean firm advertises illegal restaurants in China and Cambodia

DPRK magazine states Tongnam Trading Company runs ‘scores’ of restaurants overseas, despite UN sanctions against this

North Korean firm advertises illegal restaurants in China and Cambodia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 26, 2025
The final frontier:  A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep
COLUMN

The final frontier: A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep

Tracing the DMZ’s rugged east coast, from Sokcho to Goseong, and the ghosts of the DPRK’s once-thriving tourism industry

The final frontier:  A journey along the DMZ to North Korea’s doorstep
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2025
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
NK PRO

How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future

Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy

How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 14, 2025
Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state

Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state

Hooker accompanied Trump to key summits with Kim Jong Un and experts say appointment signals interest in renewed talks

Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 13, 2025
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