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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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North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources

North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources

Evidence suggests parade may have already taken place

North Korean Oct. 10 military parade could’ve happened before dawn: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2020
No sign of a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang so far, sources say

No sign of a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang so far, sources say

A potential late start is causing speculation that North Korea could hold an afternoon or night parade on Oct. 10

No sign of a North Korean military parade in Pyongyang so far, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 9, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward
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UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward

Former Panel of Experts members discuss what the Panel can hope to achieve as the will to implement sanctions wanes

UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 8, 2020
How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade

How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade

While North Korea has live-broadcast many of its previous military parades, pattern of recent parades is unclear

How to watch North Korea’s massive Oct. 10 military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 7, 2020
Loud sounds heard throughout Pyongyang in early hours of Tuesday morning
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Loud sounds heard throughout Pyongyang in early hours of Tuesday morning

Sounds likely related to transportation of heavy military equipment to be used in Saturday's forthcoming parade event

Loud sounds heard throughout Pyongyang in early hours of Tuesday morning
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 6, 2020
Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
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Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’

North Korea's leader put the country on yet another speed battle to reach economic goals before a major Jan. 2021 event

Too little, too late: Why prospects are dim for Kim Jong Un’s ‘80-day battle’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 6, 2020
Kim Jong Un wishes President Trump recovery from COVID-19

Kim Jong Un wishes President Trump recovery from COVID-19

Kim Jong Un sent letters wishing South Korea good luck in its fight against COVID-19 in 2020, too

Kim Jong Un wishes President Trump recovery from COVID-19
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions
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UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions

Former members of the U.N. Panel of Experts speak on previous disputes and how they affected the final reports

UN Panel of Experts: How Cold War squabbling hinders North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 1, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: Why North Korea investigations don’t lead to new sanctions
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UN Panel of Experts: Why North Korea investigations don’t lead to new sanctions

Former Panel of Experts members blame wide range of issues for reticence to issue new sanctions designations

UN Panel of Experts: Why North Korea investigations don’t lead to new sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 29, 2020
US calls for explanation from North Korea over killing of South Korean

US calls for explanation from North Korea over killing of South Korean

State Department echoes South Korean calls for DPRK explanation

US calls for explanation from North Korea over killing of South Korean
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2020
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