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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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BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds

BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds

Border broadcasts feature news, weather, music and more, but sharp criticism of Kim Jong Un risks inciting DPRK response

BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds
What the US charges against Sue Mi Terry mean for North Korea policymakers
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What the US charges against Sue Mi Terry mean for North Korea policymakers

Indictment of DPRK expert spotlights extent of influence ops in Washington, but it may just be the tip of the iceberg

What the US charges against Sue Mi Terry mean for North Korea policymakers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 18, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more

Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
Momentum to replace UN panel on North Korea sanctions has fizzled, sources say

Momentum to replace UN panel on North Korea sanctions has fizzled, sources say

Lack of consensus has reportedly stalled push to find UN alternative to Panel of Experts, months after it disbanded

Momentum to replace UN panel on North Korea sanctions has fizzled, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 9, 2024
Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert

Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert

In interview, Georgy Toloraya says sanctions should focus on nukes and voices frustration about time on Panel of Experts

Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 2, 2024
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed

Short-range missile test conducted during ongoing party plenum and as Pyongyang criticizes US-ROK-Japan military drills

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
Russia-North Korea defense pact makes unification impossible, ex-diplomat says

Russia-North Korea defense pact makes unification impossible, ex-diplomat says

In interview, former Russian diplomat Georgy Toloraya suggests treaty will prevent escalation on peninsula

Russia-North Korea defense pact makes unification impossible, ex-diplomat says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2024
North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military

North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military

Launch comes hours after DPRK sent more trash balloons and after US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea

North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military
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Bryan Betts | Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2024
Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
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Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty

Mutual defense pledge could justify more North Korean aid for Ukraine invasion, but economic exchange faces clear limits

Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 19, 2024
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