Chad O'Carroll | NK News
July 27, 2024

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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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North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse

Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 9, 2023
North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo
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North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo

Condemning DPRK and issuing new sanctions do little to deter it from launches, raising need for new approaches

North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 8, 2023
US nonproliferation official clarifies remarks on arms control with North Korea

US nonproliferation official clarifies remarks on arms control with North Korea

Bonnie Jenkins endorses full denuclearization line months after saying US ‘wouldn’t say no’ to prospect of arms control

US nonproliferation official clarifies remarks on arms control with North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 7, 2023
North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South

North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South

State media publishes photos of people freely expressing discontent with leader — an activity not tolerated in DPRK

North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 6, 2023
More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls

More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls

Russian Embassy reports just 21 personnel remain in Pyongyang after more than 3 years without staff rotations

More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 5, 2023
Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 2, 2023
Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Greater sanctions enforcement necessary as engagement has failed to produce solution, former UN chief tells NK News

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
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What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening

Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 31, 2023
Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch

Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch

Experts say sirens and evacuation warnings don’t reflect real danger and risk eroding public trust in alert system

Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 31, 2023
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