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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

Trump would “absolutely” talk with Kim Jong Un by phone

President also attempts to take credit for forthcoming inter-Korean talks

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 6, 2018
News

WhatsApp messaging service blocked in North Korea, users say

Block of messaging service comes after China imposed restrictions in September 2017

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 1, 2018
Analysis

Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy

Complex was improperly closed, experts say, but new UN sanctions mean it is unlikely to re-open

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 29, 2017
News

New UN sanctions represent “act of war”: North Korean foreign ministry

MFA statement appears to take aim at China and Russia for supporting Resolution

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 24, 2017
News

Koryolink cellphone service will continue operations in North Korea: Orascom

Clarification comes amid reports that sanctions would force Egyptian-DPRK JV to shut down

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 21, 2017
Features

U.S. should ask Seoul to renounce goal of inter-Korean confederation: Myers

Pyongyang wants U.S. to withdraw troops, pursue confederation, and ultimately lead unification

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 20, 2017
News

Air Koryo to cut Beijing service to two weekly flights in January: sources

N. Korean airliner will only offer about 400 seats per week from Chinese capital to Pyongyang

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 19, 2017
News

Air Koryo gas station operating on Pyongyang riverside: photo

Picture confirms reports that state airline manages gas stations in North Korea's capital

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 17, 2017
News

Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities

Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 14, 2017
Evergreen

DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana

UN Special Rapporteur calls for a "full assessment" of the humanitarian impact of UNSC measures

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 14, 2017
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