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.
China-based trader with experience working in North Korea shares what he knows about the border situation
China regularly sent back DPRK defectors before COVID-19, but unclear if still possible amid strict pandemic lockdowns
Dormant inter-Korean diplomacy will increase in intensity, but scheduled USFK drills could pose a hurdle for Seoul
International community in Pyongyang continues to dwindle as only handful of embassies remain operational
Former North Korea aid worker, travel guide weigh in on major risks in the event of a nationwide crisis
Indonesian and Bulgarian embassies temporarily close due to latest departures as mass exodus of foreigners continues
Poor infrastructure is a potential obstacle to humanitarian work, but the country's people could contribute in a crisis
Glocom Corp’s website offerings have increased in 2021 despite U.N. sanctions pressure
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
Problems in water supply, food security, health care and agriculture could complicate future humanitarian operations
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