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November 23, 2024

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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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Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall

Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall

NK News identified three channels broadcasting content across the border that appears tailormade for DPRK audiences

Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ifang Bremer November 22, 2024
How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks

How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks

Experts say jamming aims to provoke and could endanger planes and ships, but note shortage of ways to counter

How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 19, 2024
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
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North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet

Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime

North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 12, 2024
How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

Former US officials say resolving conflict will be Trump’s first priority but could be a way to gain leverage over DPRK

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 11, 2024
Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term

Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term

Former US officials say DPRK is no longer Trump’s ‘most urgent problem,’ though rapport with Kim Jong Un may spur talks

Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2024
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
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What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un

The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties

What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon
Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way
NK PRO

Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way

While personal rapport with Kim Jong Un could help revive diplomacy, a repeat of ‘fire and fury’ can’t be ruled out

Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 7, 2024
North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say

North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say

Insiders report little progress on plans to open in December, while DPRK troops in Ukraine could bring tourism sanctions

North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 28, 2024
What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine
NK PRO

What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine

DPRK likely seeks Russian cash or tech, but deployment risks exposing troops to outside info and inciting wider response

What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 21, 2024
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