Chad O'Carroll | NK News
July 29, 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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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
Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google

Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google

South Korea possibly linked to attacks via "DarkHotel" group

Shadowy hacking group targets North Koreans, DPRK-focused professionals: Google
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 26, 2020
COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
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COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation

Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak

COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill

Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill

Source testimony reinforces conclusions from recent satellite imagery analysis of the area

Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 19, 2020
Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
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Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan

Vehicle features custom B6-level heavy-armor protection, expert says

Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2020
Troy Collings, Managing Director of North Korea travel company YPT, dies at 33

Troy Collings, Managing Director of North Korea travel company YPT, dies at 33

Co-founder of Young Pioneer Tours died last week after suffering heart attack

Troy Collings, Managing Director of North Korea travel company YPT, dies at 33
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 5, 2020
Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel
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Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel

Efforts necessary to find a non-sanctioned partner financial institution in the DPRK

Sputnik Bank “ready to offer its services” to renew North Korea banking channel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 5, 2020
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