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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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US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert

US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert

Troy Stangarone cites what medical experts say is risk dangerous variants could emerge from unchecked outbreak in DPRK

US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 3, 2022
Chinese jets harass Canadian plane monitoring North Korea sanctions: Ottawa

Chinese jets harass Canadian plane monitoring North Korea sanctions: Ottawa

Chinese aircraft reportedly buzzed patrol aircraft numerous times in apparent effort to disrupt UN sanctions monitoring

Chinese jets harass Canadian plane monitoring North Korea sanctions: Ottawa
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 2, 2022
Kim Jong Un calls on pro-North Korea media in Japan to ‘enhance’ work

Kim Jong Un calls on pro-North Korea media in Japan to ‘enhance’ work

One outlet associated with DPRK affiliate Chongryon hasn’t updated its website design in almost two decades

Kim Jong Un calls on pro-North Korea media in Japan to ‘enhance’ work
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 30, 2022
What if the UN shuts down the Panel of Experts overseeing North Korea sanctions?

What if the UN shuts down the Panel of Experts overseeing North Korea sanctions?

China’s skepticism of sanctions could lead it to end support, eliminating a key source of information on DPRK activities

What if the UN shuts down the Panel of Experts overseeing North Korea sanctions?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 27, 2022
More nuclear, less coal? The future of South Korea’s energy mix
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More nuclear, less coal? The future of South Korea’s energy mix

New president’s goals good for nuclear industry, while air quality concerns likely mean continued space for renewables

More nuclear, less coal? The future of South Korea’s energy mix
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 24, 2022
Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?
KOREA PRO

Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?

Korea Pro asks experts what the key wins and missed opportunities were during first Yoon-Biden summit

Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?
Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
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Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course

Two leaders move to deploy US strategic assets and expand drills at summit but offer little to entice Pyongyang to talks

Why Biden and Yoon’s vow to bolster deterrence won’t alter North Korea’s course
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 21, 2022
North Korean jets fly to China to pick up pandemic supplies: Sources

North Korean jets fly to China to pick up pandemic supplies: Sources

Multiple round trips in recent days appear to be first Air Koryo international flights since early 2020

North Korean jets fly to China to pick up pandemic supplies: Sources
North Korean rural areas active as ‘fever’ rips through country

North Korean rural areas active as ‘fever’ rips through country

Farmers and other agricultural workers engaging rice fields and walking outside amid COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ orders

North Korean rural areas active as ‘fever’ rips through country
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 16, 2022
North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
NK PRO

North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers

Expert says authorities in Pyongyang taking advantage of pandemic to further justify isolation and crackdowns on society

North Korean COVID-19 rules warn of transmission by balloons, drones and rivers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 12, 2022
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