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July 18, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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

North Korean brand launches multi-pack canned beer box-set, pictures show

Eight pack of beer includes a complimentary beer glass, latest innovation from Kyonghung Foodstuff Factory

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollFebruary 16, 2020
News

10.1 million North Koreans need “urgent” food aid despite “bumper harvest”: UN

Food assistance estimates for 2020 are same as 2019, despite DPRK claims of improved food supply

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollFebruary 10, 2020
News

Despite challenges, UN Panel of Experts on North Korea submits draft report

Panel members make eleventh-hour progress to deliver draft to 1718 Committee

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jacob FromerFebruary 8, 2020
COVID-19

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollFebruary 7, 2020
Analysis

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollFebruary 5, 2020
Analysis

North Korea moves to prevent the spread of coronavirus: what we know so far

The economy and humanitarian efforts will likely be affected by strict restrictions on travel in and out of the country

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollFebruary 4, 2020
Border Controls

North Korea suspends Vladivostok flights, expands virus containment measures

New rules also mean suspension of "events, ceremonial visits, and meetings" during month of February

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollFebruary 1, 2020
News

North Korea’s KCTV added to fourth satellite broadcasting service

Development could make KCTV easier to watch in South Korea

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 29, 2020
News

North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show

Photos, reports collected by NK Pro shows that most businesses have shut-down, though some workers allegedly remain

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 27, 2020
Border Controls

Tourism to North Korea suspended amid China coronavirus concerns: operator

Measures appear similar to extensive restrictions imposed during 2014 Ebola outbreak

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Nils WeisenseeJanuary 21, 2020
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