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.
In the absence of a clear successor, the North Korean leader's sudden passing could spark instability within the country
Changes come ahead of 75th anniversary of North Korea's ruling party in October
Stadium built in 1989 appears to be undergoing slow renovation process
Jagangryok intranet service appears to be first to offer escrow payments in DPRK
Seven-month border closure has created significant problems for South Korean tour providers
Scam email campaign targets those in North Korea watcher community with investment assistance request
Intelligence service provides no evidence for its assessment, however
No casualties reported in brief exchange of fire, South Korean military says
North Korean TV segment shows Kim riding a golf cart and with a new mark on his wrist
North Korean leader's disappearance from public sparked a storm of international media speculation about his health
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