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.
North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes
Frustration at lack of progress among factors driving exodus, which some fear could diminish understanding of DPRK
Kim Jong Un may see little value in allowing outsiders to enter again, even if to the detriment of his people
In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation
China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip
Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on
Condemning DPRK and issuing new sanctions do little to deter it from launches, raising need for new approaches
Bonnie Jenkins endorses full denuclearization line months after saying US ‘wouldn’t say no’ to prospect of arms control
State media publishes photos of people freely expressing discontent with leader — an activity not tolerated in DPRK
Russian Embassy reports just 21 personnel remain in Pyongyang after more than 3 years without staff rotations
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