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.
Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'
DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing
With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021
Launch represents Pyongyang's fourth test of 2020
South Korea possibly linked to attacks via "DarkHotel" group
Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak
Source testimony reinforces conclusions from recent satellite imagery analysis of the area
Vehicle features custom B6-level heavy-armor protection, expert says
Co-founder of Young Pioneer Tours died last week after suffering heart attack
Efforts necessary to find a non-sanctioned partner financial institution in the DPRK
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