Chad O'Carroll | NK News
July 17, 2024

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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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UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request
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UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request

The U.N. agreed to remove the Loi Hope ship’s identity despite possible links to North Korea, a source told NK Pro

UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 2, 2021
North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing

North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing

Airline official says they are unsure when flight services between Beijing and Pyongyang will resume

North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 2, 2021
North Korea’s Air Koryo spent nearly $1 million on Russian plane parts in 2020

North Korea’s Air Koryo spent nearly $1 million on Russian plane parts in 2020

Pyongyang ordered maintenance tools and spare parts despite putting a hold on nearly all travel over COVID-19

North Korea’s Air Koryo spent nearly $1 million on Russian plane parts in 2020
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 1, 2021
Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.

Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.

Sources mixed on whether development means PRC-DPRK trade can resume any time soon

Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.
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Chad O'Carroll | Min Chao Choy March 31, 2021
UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches

UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches

Security Council issues no statement, takes no action in wake of March 25 missile testing

UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 30, 2021
North Korean conglomerate faces serious fallout after deadly bus accident

North Korean conglomerate faces serious fallout after deadly bus accident

Korea Kumgang Group appears to have downsized or shut down completely after a once-successful run

North Korean conglomerate faces serious fallout after deadly bus accident
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko March 29, 2021
Body suits and gas masks: New photos show life in North Korea’s COVID-19 era
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Body suits and gas masks: New photos show life in North Korea’s COVID-19 era

First unofficial photos of North Korea in over a year show COVID-19 precautions common in even rural areas

Body suits and gas masks: New photos show life in North Korea’s COVID-19 era
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 29, 2021
North Korea fired off two missiles in first-known test since Biden took office

North Korea fired off two missiles in first-known test since Biden took office

Some experts say that North Korea is trying to lightly provoke the US. Others say the tests have no hidden message.

North Korea fired off two missiles in first-known test since Biden took office
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 23, 2021
Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang

Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang

Rapid decay of DPRK-Malaysia ties follows extradition of North Korean citizen to the United States

Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 19, 2021
No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang

No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang

The loss of humanitarian workers could have a massive effect on North Korea in the near future

No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2021
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