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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.

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UN PoE dismisses S. Korean explanation for unreported petrol transfers to North

UN PoE dismisses S. Korean explanation for unreported petrol transfers to North

Transfers of petroleum products should have been reported every 30 days to 1718 sanctions committee

UN PoE dismisses S. Korean explanation for unreported petrol transfers to North
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2019
Singaporean companies knowingly shipped luxury goods to DPRK, UN report says

Singaporean companies knowingly shipped luxury goods to DPRK, UN report says

New statements suggest companies and Singaporean director concealed North Korea activities

Singaporean companies knowingly shipped luxury goods to DPRK, UN report says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2019
Kim Jong Un received expanded U.S. definition of “denuclearization”: Bolton

Kim Jong Un received expanded U.S. definition of “denuclearization”: Bolton

Definition provided in English and Korean, including chemical/biological programs, missiles

Kim Jong Un received expanded U.S. definition of “denuclearization”: Bolton
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2019
Works continue at Sohae Satellite Launch Facility, satellite imagery shows

Works continue at Sohae Satellite Launch Facility, satellite imagery shows

Unclear whether North Korea preparing for launch event or attempting to increase leverage

Works continue at Sohae Satellite Launch Facility, satellite imagery shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2019
Fine-particle dust engulfs Pyongyang, but most citizens unprotected

Fine-particle dust engulfs Pyongyang, but most citizens unprotected

Mask-wearing not common among North Korean citizens, frequent visitors say

Fine-particle dust engulfs Pyongyang, but most citizens unprotected
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 6, 2019
Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions

After ten months, a pre-trial takes place in Singapore, though proceedings closed to media

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2019
What to make of a no-deal North Korea-U.S. summit
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What to make of a no-deal North Korea-U.S. summit

U.S.-DPRK and inter-Korean relations become likely key areas of impact

What to make of a no-deal North Korea-U.S. summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 28, 2019
With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking

Sources previously observed similar trend during Kim Jong Un's January visit to China

With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2019
Hanoi summit likely to reaffirm Singapore goals, commit to “brighter future” for DPRK

Hanoi summit likely to reaffirm Singapore goals, commit to “brighter future” for DPRK

Pre-summit negotiations on denuclearization yet to yield results, NK News understands

Hanoi summit likely to reaffirm Singapore goals, commit to “brighter future” for DPRK
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 26, 2019
Speculation grows that U.S.-DPRK summit will take place at Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel

Speculation grows that U.S.-DPRK summit will take place at Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel

Trump and Kim Jong Un to meet on Wednesday night for private greeting and dinner event

Speculation grows that U.S.-DPRK summit will take place at Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Dagyum Ji February 26, 2019
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