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.
Photos show three helicopters where flights were previously banned, underscoring increased military activity near border
DPRK is playing favorites with Russia and China, suggesting full return of diplomats and tourists could be long way off
North Korea says spy satellite will begin operations in 7-10 days, with plans to launch another in 2024
Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid
Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’
Delivery to DPRK would likely be sanctions violation, though expert says low cost suggests it was civilian aircraft
London and New York are among missions where new arrivals will replace staff for first time since before pandemic
Mission reportedly cites difficulties developing bilateral ties as DPRK moves to shutter embassies around the world
Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more
Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles
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