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July 16, 2024

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Chad O'Carroll

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.

News

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 3, 2023
News

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Dalian firm advertises multiday trip, but source notes false rumors of reopening have circulated near border for months

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 27, 2023
Analysis

What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula

Tensions with North Korea set to remain high as allies give few off-ramps or incentives for DPRK to curb weapons testing

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 27, 2023
News

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

Expert says wording in Yoon-Biden statement notable for lack of reference to North Korean government’s future role

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 27, 2023
News

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 26, 2023
News

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas ReddyApril 18, 2023
News

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 6, 2023
Analysis

Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea

UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 4, 2023
Analysis

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 3, 2023
News

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 3, 2023
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