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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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Orascom financed LED displays on Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel: sources

Orascom financed LED displays on Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel: sources

Rumors also re-emerge about restaurants under-development in the hotel, which could open "next year"

Orascom financed LED displays on Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 26, 2019
Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel

Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel

Move follows recent reshuffle at UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions implementation

Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2019
Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

T Specialist firm also fined $800,000 for its role in sanctions violations, while Wang Zhiguo jailed for a year

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2019
After the Hanoi summit, a hyper-securitization process underway in Pyongyang?
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After the Hanoi summit, a hyper-securitization process underway in Pyongyang?

A range of incidents, trends, and policies have emerged which suggest DPRK authorities wish to sharply bolster control

After the Hanoi summit, a hyper-securitization process underway in Pyongyang?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 21, 2019
Looking ahead: prospects for North Korea-U.S. relations
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Looking ahead: prospects for North Korea-U.S. relations

Amid a flurry of statements by DPRK officials, NK Pro analysts examine whether diplomacy can get back on track

Looking ahead: prospects for North Korea-U.S. relations
Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit

Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit

Unclear if DPRK leader flew on aircraft or whether it landed at Wonsan's Kalma airport

Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2019
New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
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New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway

Costs of up to 14.40 euros to traverse the full length of the highway, photo indicates

New photo reveals two-tier pricing system on DPRK’s Pyongyang-Hyangsan highway
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 11, 2019
Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website

Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website

Attack script was quickly removed, South Korean security firm said

Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 4, 2019
How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism

How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism

Business is booming, but cultural and logistical issues have meant the new prosperity is a mixed blessing

How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 1, 2019
As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain

As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain

Sources report growing pressure on DPRK's limited infrastructure, overcrowding at popular attractions

As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 31, 2019
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