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.
Statement follows increasing pressure from UN and South Korean government
Details on purpose of meeting scarce, but event notable following sanctions compliance claims
Pan says critics 'fail to see the good that can be achieved by helping the people'
Arrest does not appear linked to N.Korea activities
FM further indicates halt to sanctioned cooperation may not be imminent
Evans Revere says he is more pessimistic than ever about the future of U.S. - DPRK relations
Veteran congressman suggests everything from diplomacy to 'information barrage' to end division
Trump presidency could put Washington 'out of joint' with Seoul, one observer says
Despite difficulties obtaining donor support, NGO trained record number of N.Koreans last year
Statement comes amid possible U.S. feelers on peace treaty
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