April 28, 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.

More articles by 'Chad O’Carroll'

What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
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What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls

Pyongyang has closely monitored news from WHO, suggesting that downgrading of pandemic could trigger policy changes

What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 9, 2023
Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 3, 2023
Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June

Dalian firm advertises multiday trip, but source notes false rumors of reopening have circulated near border for months

Chinese travel agency claims North Korea will open for tourism in June
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
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What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula

Tensions with North Korea set to remain high as allies give few off-ramps or incentives for DPRK to curb weapons testing

What the US-ROK summit means for security on the Korean Peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

Expert says wording in Yoon-Biden statement notable for lack of reference to North Korean government’s future role

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 26, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy April 18, 2023
Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
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Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea

UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme

Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 4, 2023
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023
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