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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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Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?

Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?

Analysts say great power conflict could impact DPRK sanctions and give cover for missile tests, among other consequences

Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 24, 2022
Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say

Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say

Analysts tell NK News that DPRK will closely monitor US ability to coordinate international response to weapons tests

Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 24, 2022
The steep hurdles to inter-Korean relations for South Korea’s next president
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The steep hurdles to inter-Korean relations for South Korea’s next president

He or she will face gauntlet of sanctions, anti-COVID policies and US-China competition if they want to engage Pyongyang

The steep hurdles to inter-Korean relations for South Korea’s next president
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 21, 2022
North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid

North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid

UN draft report suggests several ships sent coal to China in exchange for aid cargos during second year of pandemic

North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 21, 2022
VIDEO: Why would anyone scour for North Korean trash on the beach?

VIDEO: Why would anyone scour for North Korean trash on the beach?

A new mini-documentary from NK News explores what litter from the DPRK can reveal about changes inside the country

VIDEO: Why would anyone scour for North Korean trash on the beach?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 11, 2022
North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report

North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report

New UN draft report documents effort to procure four top-of-the-line SUVs last year despite strict COVID border controls

North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 9, 2022
North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery

North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery

Scale of celebrations for Feb. 16 holiday unclear, but major parade featuring heavy weapons expected by April

North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko February 9, 2022
North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 2, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
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Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed

A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2022
Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory
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Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory

Obscuring faces appears to be a first in state media, following uptick in pixelation in recent years

Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 28, 2022
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