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July 28, 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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Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Shin Eun-mi has attracted criticism - and praise - for her regular trips to the DPRK

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 9, 2017
The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
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The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?

The U.S. has called them the toughest measures "in a generation" - Kim Jong Un will likely increase tensions

The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 7, 2017
Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
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Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea

Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures

Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 4, 2017
Plus ça change? Ministry of Unification flip-flops on talks with North Korea

Plus ça change? Ministry of Unification flip-flops on talks with North Korea

Partisan objectives trump need for consistent inter-Korean policy, argue experts

Plus ça change? Ministry of Unification flip-flops on talks with North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 3, 2017
New South Korean unilateral sanctions: What are Moon’s options?
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New South Korean unilateral sanctions: What are Moon’s options?

Seoul has only a few options left if it wants to increase pressure on Pyongyang

New South Korean unilateral sanctions: What are Moon’s options?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 2, 2017
N. Korean statue sites re-opened to tourists, but protocol changes
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N. Korean statue sites re-opened to tourists, but protocol changes

Visitors now under stricter guidelines, tourism industry sources say

N. Korean statue sites re-opened to tourists, but protocol changes
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 31, 2017
In pictures: Daily life around North Korea’s unfinished “Hotel of Doom”
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In pictures: Daily life around North Korea’s unfinished “Hotel of Doom”

Photos show life in and around the hotel's run-down building site

In pictures: Daily life around North Korea’s unfinished “Hotel of Doom”
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 27, 2017
Entrance wall to Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel demolished

Entrance wall to Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel demolished

Demolishing of wall could mean construction is about to resume, observer says

Entrance wall to Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel demolished
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 27, 2017
U.S. to ban tourism to North Korea from July 27, tour agency says

U.S. to ban tourism to North Korea from July 27, tour agency says

Tourist ban to be announced on North Korea's symbolic holiday of 7.27, agency says

U.S. to ban tourism to North Korea from July 27, tour agency says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 21, 2017
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