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.
Official says there's increasing North Korean interest in resuming nuclear development
An analytic look at the main developments of the September 22-October 21 period
The DPRK took major steps to sell itself to the world, though big questions remain about its long-term sincerity
State Department does not confirm possible Washington meeting, however
Chong Hock Yen accused of supplying "jewelry and watches with precious metals" to DPRK
Increases possibly caused by increase in late September mainland China rates
At least five NGOs have had travel ban exemptions rejected since September
Move represents second extension of event since September
Presence of CCTV units in public places appears to have greatly increased since 2017
Singapore office was looking for DPRK vendors as recently as April, emails reveal
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