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July 17, 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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North Korea rolls out new license plate format for vehicle owners
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North Korea rolls out new license plate format for vehicle owners

New plates could be intended to enhance readability by CCTV, expert says

North Korea rolls out new license plate format for vehicle owners
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Dagyum Ji April 28, 2017
Solar cars increasingly seen in N.Korea’s Pyongsong science hub
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Solar cars increasingly seen in N.Korea’s Pyongsong science hub

Variants of Chinese electronic cars spotted in Pyongsong with solar panel roofs

Solar cars increasingly seen in N.Korea’s Pyongsong science hub
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 26, 2017
Court ruling could see block of North Korea Tech website reversed in South Korea

Court ruling could see block of North Korea Tech website reversed in South Korea

ROK spy service blocked site in April 2016 for allegedly violating 1948 National Security Act

Court ruling could see block of North Korea Tech website reversed in South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 25, 2017
Gas price spike continues in Pyongyang amid Sino-DPRK spat, sources confirm
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Gas price spike continues in Pyongyang amid Sino-DPRK spat, sources confirm

Increased gas pricing could last until June or July, one source says

Gas price spike continues in Pyongyang amid Sino-DPRK spat, sources confirm
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2017
Air China to renew Beijing-Pyongyang service on May 5

Air China to renew Beijing-Pyongyang service on May 5

Renewal of service comes amid speculation U.S. may push for global ban on Air Koryo

Air China to renew Beijing-Pyongyang service on May 5
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2017
Gas prices in N. Korea increase 83%, Pyongyang residents say
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Gas prices in N. Korea increase 83%, Pyongyang residents say

Multiple sources report huge pricing spike following three months of petroleum product stability

Gas prices in N. Korea increase 83%, Pyongyang residents say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 23, 2017
Orascom Chairman Naguib Sawiris back in Pyongyang, state media says

Orascom Chairman Naguib Sawiris back in Pyongyang, state media says

State media coverage is first official mention of Orascom since 2014

Orascom Chairman Naguib Sawiris back in Pyongyang, state media says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 23, 2017
North Korea reiterates proposal for UN to host legal forum on sanctions

North Korea reiterates proposal for UN to host legal forum on sanctions

DPRK Mission to the United Nations wants legal forum to investigate legality of growing sanctions

North Korea reiterates proposal for UN to host legal forum on sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 21, 2017
Minjok Tongshin: The U.S.-based Korean newspaper loved by the DPRK

Minjok Tongshin: The U.S.-based Korean newspaper loved by the DPRK

In interview in Pyongyang, Roh Kil-nam says he's visited North Korea 74 times

Minjok Tongshin: The U.S.-based Korean newspaper loved by the DPRK
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 20, 2017
North Korea shut down cellphone network twice on Saturday

North Korea shut down cellphone network twice on Saturday

First shutdown took place during military parade and may have been for security reasons

North Korea shut down cellphone network twice on Saturday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 18, 2017
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