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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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An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

In an extended NK News interview, sanctions compliance specialist explains challenge DPRK poses

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2019
Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July

Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July

Twice-weekly July service will expand to four times a week from August 19

Air Koryo to start Pyongyang-Dalian service again in July
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 2, 2019
What we learned from an impromptu Kim-Trump summit at Panmunjom
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What we learned from an impromptu Kim-Trump summit at Panmunjom

A surprise meeting saw the two leaders renew their commitment to working-level talks

What we learned from an impromptu Kim-Trump summit at Panmunjom
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 30, 2019
Reports of Kenji Fujimoto detention “unconfirmed,” intelligence official says

Reports of Kenji Fujimoto detention “unconfirmed,” intelligence official says

Arrest a possibility, sources say, but disappearance could also be linked to illness

Reports of Kenji Fujimoto detention “unconfirmed,” intelligence official says
Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
NK PRO

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?

Conditions could be ripe for renewed U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Trump to visit South Korea this week: what to expect?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2019
Xi rode in “illicitly obtained” Mercedes at summit with Kim, photos show

Xi rode in “illicitly obtained” Mercedes at summit with Kim, photos show

Chinese leader happy to ride in vehicle thought to breach UN Security Council sanctions

Xi rode in “illicitly obtained” Mercedes at summit with Kim, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 21, 2019
Ahead of Kim-Xi summit, Air China deploys wide-body jets on Pyongyang route

Ahead of Kim-Xi summit, Air China deploys wide-body jets on Pyongyang route

Unusual long-range aircraft movements could be linked to forthcoming visit by Chinese President

Ahead of Kim-Xi summit, Air China deploys wide-body jets on Pyongyang route
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 17, 2019
Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
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Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments

In-depth analysis of spring trade fair shows trending areas in DPRK economy, weak sanctions implementation

Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2019
Singaporean companies linked to luxury goods exports still visible in N. Korea
NK PRO

Singaporean companies linked to luxury goods exports still visible in N. Korea

Products linked to T Specialist and OCN available as of April and May 2019, photos show

Singaporean companies linked to luxury goods exports still visible in N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 7, 2019
Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest

Tents similar to those found along banks of Han river in Seoul beginning to emerge in Pyongyang

Recreational tents trending in North Korea, trade fair photos suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2019
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