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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Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, two trucks spotted crossing from DPRK to PRC at Dandong

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
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Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far
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Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far

While DPRK media continues to reveal details of notes allegedly sent by Kim Jong Un, something seems to be wrong

Kim Jong Un health rumors: what we know so far
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Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say

North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say

Some sources don't connect recent surge in demand to Kim Jong Un health rumors, however

North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say
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Chad O'Carroll April 22, 2020
Life continues as normal in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un health rumors swirl

Life continues as normal in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un health rumors swirl

Sources report nothing unusual in DPRK capital amid claims of leader in "grave danger"

Life continues as normal in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un health rumors swirl
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Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham April 20, 2020
South Korean firm repeatedly tied to North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfers
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South Korean firm repeatedly tied to North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfers

ROK company implicated in encounters with DPRK-flagged and UNSC-designated vessels

South Korean firm repeatedly tied to North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfers
North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles from east coast, South Korea says

North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles from east coast, South Korea says

Test represents DPRK's fifth so far this year, comes amid other reported military activity by the country's air force

North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles from east coast, South Korea says
South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
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South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU

Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2020
Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
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Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia

DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing

Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry

With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021

“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says

Launch represents Pyongyang's fourth test of 2020

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2020
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