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.
State broadcaster shows several apparently linked construction zones near airport
More evidence points to South Korea as being source of campaign
Heavy roadworks and rehabilitation also reported on Kaesong-Pyongyang highway
OTMT requires 1718 Committee permission for North Korea work to continue legally
Annual event will reportedly no longer take place at Songbong cultural center
Experts remain divided on whether Pyongyang has secured U.S. mainland strike capabilities
Satellite imagery suggests exports, if any, likely to be limited in nature
Locals reportedly "excited about the current climate," particularly April 27 Moon-Kim meeting
No confirmation of forthcoming U.S.-DPRK summit, but state media dodging controversial issues
Display was flying animated graphic of DPRK flag on weekend, video shows
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