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.
Camera network could have surveillance role, too, observers say
Carcass built in less than three months, state media says, with recent photos corroborating progress
Rodong missile launched over 1000 km across country into Sea of Japan
Amid increasing international pressure and sanctions, law firm announces suspension of ops
Historical data suggests North Korean cycle of provocation ahead
Even if conditions emerge for dialogue, hurdles and historic record give little cause for hope
Oxygen masks were deployed prior to emergency landing, regular visitor says
Streets relatively empty throughout video, likely due to 2pm recording time
24-hour shifts, propaganda bands and scores of temporary shelters
Development likely to worsen Washington's relations with Pyongyang and Beijing
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