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January 10, 2025

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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

U.S. Congressional delegation calls for oil and gas blockade on N. Korea

Senator says embargo could prompt Pyongyang to seek talks

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 22, 2017
News

Pyongyang’s “Miniso” store rebrands amid increased scrutiny

Store changes name to "Evolution," sources say, but stock remains Miniso for the time being

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 21, 2017
News

North Korea’s Beijing embassy showcases ICBM launch photos

Analyst says presence of photos suggests worsening quality of Sino-DPRK ties

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 18, 2017
News

Protests on China-N. Korea border as seafood import ban comes into force

Source reports sudden implementation of new measures has come as a "shock" to local traders

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 18, 2017
News

Despite tension with U.S., all calm in North Korean capital: sources

Multiple sources report life in Pyongyang remains normal

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 15, 2017
News

North Korea upgrading facilities at peak of sacred Mount Paektu

New "service center" complex being constructed at peak of mountain, visitors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 9, 2017
Evergreen

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Shin Eun-mi has attracted criticism - and praise - for her regular trips to the DPRK

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 9, 2017
Analysis

The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?

The U.S. has called them the toughest measures "in a generation" - Kim Jong Un will likely increase tensions

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 7, 2017
Analysis

Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea

Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 4, 2017
Analysis

Plus ça change? Ministry of Unification flip-flops on talks with North Korea

Partisan objectives trump need for consistent inter-Korean policy, argue experts

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 3, 2017
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