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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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Palestinian envoy exits DPRK while Russian ambassador refutes earlier report

Palestinian envoy exits DPRK while Russian ambassador refutes earlier report

Alexander Matsegora says nine Russian diplomats in North Korea after NK News report on foreign exodus from capital city

Palestinian envoy exits DPRK while Russian ambassador refutes earlier report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 29, 2021
Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea

Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea

'Logically and conceptually impossible’ that show reached North Korea amid COVID-19 controls and foreign media crackdown

Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 25, 2021
Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff

Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff

Palestinian ambassador also departs, multiple sources say

Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2021
North Korea urges embassies in Pyongyang to place import orders

North Korea urges embassies in Pyongyang to place import orders

Request from DPRK's diplomatic affairs bureau could signal a return to routine and regular trade, expert says

North Korea urges embassies in Pyongyang to place import orders
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 11, 2021
North Korea seeks ‘close’ foreign cooperation on women’s rights, health

North Korea seeks ‘close’ foreign cooperation on women’s rights, health

Rare expression of interest amid pandemic appears in foreign ministry screed on ‘plight’ of women in Western countries

North Korea seeks ‘close’ foreign cooperation on women’s rights, health
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 10, 2021
New proposal to relieve UN sanctions on North Korea: What do experts think?
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New proposal to relieve UN sanctions on North Korea: What do experts think?

Experts say proposal neglects DPRK’s weapons development, but some welcome suggestions on humanitarian aid and dialogue

New proposal to relieve UN sanctions on North Korea: What do experts think?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 5, 2021
China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 30, 2021
North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills

North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills

Expert notes early signs of inflation present in DPRK as rigid pandemic lockdown approaches third year

North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2021
North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation

North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation

DPRK delegation was to visit Brussels for first in-person meetings since pandemic began in early 2020

North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 22, 2021
New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period

New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period

State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism

New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 21, 2021
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