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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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What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
NK PRO

What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights

DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite

What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
The revolving door: Why people end up quitting the North Korea field

The revolving door: Why people end up quitting the North Korea field

Frustration at lack of progress among factors driving exodus, which some fear could diminish understanding of DPRK

The revolving door: Why people end up quitting the North Korea field
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 30, 2023
What if North Korea keeps its COVID border controls for years to come?

What if North Korea keeps its COVID border controls for years to come?

Kim Jong Un may see little value in allowing outsiders to enter again, even if to the detriment of his people

What if North Korea keeps its COVID border controls for years to come?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 28, 2023
Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation

Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2023
Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea

Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea

China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip

Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 21, 2023
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
COLUMN

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
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