Chad O'Carroll | NK News
July 28, 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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Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
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Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry

The country’s latest Foreign Trade magazine touts artwork from a studio sanctioned by the US and UN

Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 14, 2021
North Korean diplomats regularly flew on Emirates to smuggle gold and cash
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North Korean diplomats regularly flew on Emirates to smuggle gold and cash

The airline was unable to provide a “substantive” response to U.N. inquiries, a Panel of Experts report said

North Korean diplomats regularly flew on Emirates to smuggle gold and cash
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 13, 2021
Pants and propaganda: Photos from Korean border area show life in North Korea
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Pants and propaganda: Photos from Korean border area show life in North Korea

North Korea can be seen from less than two kilometers away on South Korea's Ganghwa Island

Pants and propaganda: Photos from Korean border area show life in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 8, 2021
Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
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Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’

Response to UN panel suggests Korea Friendship Association tried to scam filmmakers, but some disagree

Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 5, 2021
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.
Chad O'Carroll
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
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