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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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In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday

In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday

Three of the flights for cargo purposes, airport says

In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 29, 2018
Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
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Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening

From increased border activity to renewed tourism, data suggests "Maximum Pressure" is waning

Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2018
Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official

"Hercules" aircraft facilitated crew change for Pompeo's State Department mission, source says

Mystery U.S. cargo plane flew to Pyongyang for “routine” purposes: official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 24, 2018
Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations

OCN (S) Pte Ltd and T Specialist International under scrutiny for luxury goods exports to DPRK

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations
Singapore investigating OCN / T-Specialist on North Korea sanctions: MFA
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Singapore investigating OCN / T-Specialist on North Korea sanctions: MFA

Company first named by NK Pro now using same law firm as Chinpo Shipping

Singapore investigating OCN / T-Specialist on North Korea sanctions: MFA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 18, 2018
South Korea’s restaurant worker defector controversy: what should happen next?

South Korea’s restaurant worker defector controversy: what should happen next?

Experts weigh in on the increasingly contentious case of the Ningpo 12

South Korea’s restaurant worker defector controversy: what should happen next?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 18, 2018
N. Korea likely conducted 89 illicit ship-to-ship transfers in 2018: U.S. data

N. Korea likely conducted 89 illicit ship-to-ship transfers in 2018: U.S. data

White House urges UN member states to cease all refined petrol product exports to DPRK

N. Korea likely conducted 89 illicit ship-to-ship transfers in 2018: U.S. data
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 12, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
NK PRO

Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows

Third price reduction this year comes amid speculation of unofficial sanctions relief

Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 10, 2018
U.S.A.F. cargo plane left Pyongyang on Saturday morning, flight purpose unknown

U.S.A.F. cargo plane left Pyongyang on Saturday morning, flight purpose unknown

‘Hercules’ cargo plane left Pyongyang in early hours of the morning

U.S.A.F. cargo plane left Pyongyang on Saturday morning, flight purpose unknown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 7, 2018
Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
NK PRO

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show

Months' long delays in prime area could be due to impact of sanctions on private investors

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2018
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