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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 Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
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North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 7, 2020
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 5, 2020
North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far
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North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far

The economy and humanitarian efforts will likely be affected by strict restrictions on travel in and out of the country

North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 4, 2020
North Korea suspends Vladivostok flights, expands virus containment measures

North Korea suspends Vladivostok flights, expands virus containment measures

New rules also mean suspension of "events, ceremonial visits, and meetings" during month of February

North Korea suspends Vladivostok flights, expands virus containment measures
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 1, 2020
North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service

North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service

Development could make KCTV easier to watch in South Korea

North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 29, 2020
North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
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North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show

Photos, reports collected by NK Pro shows that most businesses have shut-down, though some workers allegedly remain

North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 27, 2020
Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator

Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator

Measures appear similar to extensive restrictions imposed during 2014 Ebola outbreak

Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Nils Weisensee January 21, 2020
Ri Son Gwon appointed North Korean foreign minister, diplomatic note confirms

Ri Son Gwon appointed North Korean foreign minister, diplomatic note confirms

Long-time military hardliner to now serve as DPRK's top diplomat, foreign embassies in Pyongyang told

Ri Son Gwon appointed North Korean foreign minister, diplomatic note confirms
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 20, 2020
Ri Yong Ho replaced as North Korean foreign minister, sources say

Ri Yong Ho replaced as North Korean foreign minister, sources say

Ri Son Gwon will be replacement, sources say, a shift which could see major changes to foreign policy posture

Ri Yong Ho replaced as North Korean foreign minister, sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 18, 2020
U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020
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