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.
Prices have increased by more than 160% since April, when initial pricing spike occurred
Washington appears to be warning the international community that limited military options are being considered
Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North
Pyongyang fuel prices remain over 100% higher than in April, however
Flight scheduled to take off about two hours after airport may have been used for missile launch
Projectile likely reached altitude of 770 km and flew 3700 km: S. Korean military
Price hike accompanied by restrictions on amounts drivers can purchase
Draft measures would designate Air Koryo, place travel ban and asset freeze on leadership
The Kremlin has expressed skepticism that more pressure on the DPRK is the answer
Travel change is notable given history of close ties between two countries
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