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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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Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
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Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US

Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2024
Swedish diplomats return to North Korea, four years after leaving due to COVID

Swedish diplomats return to North Korea, four years after leaving due to COVID

Sweden is the first Western country to resume diplomatic operations in Pyongyang, a step toward wider reopening

Swedish diplomats return to North Korea, four years after leaving due to COVID
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2024
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
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North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights

NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover

North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2024
Swedish diplomats set for imminent return to North Korea: Sources

Swedish diplomats set for imminent return to North Korea: Sources

DPRK has reportedly signaled Poland and UK could also return soon, years after Western diplomats left due to COVID

Swedish diplomats set for imminent return to North Korea: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 3, 2024
North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
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North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers

Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad

North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources

North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources

Intelligence source says Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui expected to give speech, after Japanese media reports same

North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 30, 2024
What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea
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What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea

Experts say US-ROK could replicate Israel’s success in part, but not without triggering massive nuclear retaliation

What Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah reveal about risks of preempting North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 29, 2024
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2024