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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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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
Why North Korea has toned down its response to US-ROK summer exercises
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Why North Korea has toned down its response to US-ROK summer exercises

Analysis shows Pyongyang has been less vocal about drills this year, perhaps due to floods, but it may not stay that way

Why North Korea has toned down its response to US-ROK summer exercises
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 26, 2024
Travel insiders express doubts about North Korea tourism reopening in December

Travel insiders express doubts about North Korea tourism reopening in December

Skeptics cite logistical challenges of winter travel to remote Samjiyon, suggest neighbors likely to go first

Travel insiders express doubts about North Korea tourism reopening in December
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2024