April 19, 2024

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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.

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Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2023
UN Security Council to meet on North Korea following Kim Jong Un’s Russia visit

UN Security Council to meet on North Korea following Kim Jong Un’s Russia visit

Meeting scheduled for Friday to review developments related to DPRK, sources tell NK News

UN Security Council to meet on North Korea following Kim Jong Un’s Russia visit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 29, 2023
What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin

What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin

Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation

What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
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Arius Derr | Chad O'Carroll | Joe Smith September 5, 2023
Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75

Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75

‘Undersecretary for thugs’ traveled to DPRK and other authoritarian countries to advocate for detained citizens

Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | James Fretwell September 4, 2023
North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic

North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic

Multiple missions to hold receptions for founding anniversary, in what expert calls move to revive global engagement

North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Joe Smith September 1, 2023
Photos: US-ROK special forces carry out maritime infiltration drills
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Photos: US-ROK special forces carry out maritime infiltration drills

Training on South Korea’s east coast is part of ongoing summer exercises on defending against North Korean threats

Photos: US-ROK special forces carry out maritime infiltration drills
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 29, 2023
How Camp David summit deals on North Korea complicate peninsula security
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How Camp David summit deals on North Korea complicate peninsula security

US, ROK and Japan doubled down on deterrence, but their agreements are a band-aid rather than long-term solution

How Camp David summit deals on North Korea complicate peninsula security
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
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What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea

Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’

What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 15, 2023
North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company

North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company

Koryo Tours says ‘reliable’ DPRK sources point to citizens re-entering country for first time in nearly four years

North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 11, 2023
North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon

North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon

State media says protecting statues, monuments and murals should be top priority, despite emphasizing people’s safety

North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 10, 2023
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