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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 Iron Dome and an aircraft carrier provide limited benefits for South Korea
KOREA PRO

Why Iron Dome and an aircraft carrier provide limited benefits for South Korea

Bruce Bennett explains logic of ROK’s military development and how it sells advanced capabilities at lower cost than US

Why Iron Dome and an aircraft carrier provide limited benefits for South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2022
North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun

North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun

Choe Son Hui’s new role indicates DPRK could choose to engage Washington or Seoul but not both, former US official says

North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun
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
KOREA PRO

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
NK PRO

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
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