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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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Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
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Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities

Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear

Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana

DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana

UN Special Rapporteur calls for a "full assessment" of the humanitarian impact of UNSC measures

DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
Two Koreas attend multinational CSCAP security forum in Thailand

Two Koreas attend multinational CSCAP security forum in Thailand

Participants dispute Yonhap suggestions that Joe Yun could be attending forum

Two Koreas attend multinational CSCAP security forum in Thailand
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2017
Circumstances offer a “perfect chance” for North Korea peace-building: Toloraya

Circumstances offer a “perfect chance” for North Korea peace-building: Toloraya

DPRK's "completion of state nuclear force" offers a window of opportunity, says former diplomat

Circumstances offer a “perfect chance” for North Korea peace-building: Toloraya
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2017
U.S. to send N.Korea envoy to Asia as S.Korean President visits Beijing

U.S. to send N.Korea envoy to Asia as S.Korean President visits Beijing

Joe Yun's trip comes as South Korean president Moon Jae-in will visit Beijing for separate talks

U.S. to send N.Korea envoy to Asia as S.Korean President visits Beijing
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 9, 2017
Miniso-brand items still for sale in Pyongyang, despite previous Tokyo denial

Miniso-brand items still for sale in Pyongyang, despite previous Tokyo denial

Products by DPRK's first-ever foreign retailer remain available, photos indicate

Miniso-brand items still for sale in Pyongyang, despite previous Tokyo denial
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2017
North Korean TV upgrades news studio, begins widescreen stereo service

North Korean TV upgrades news studio, begins widescreen stereo service

Multiple technical improvements to signal and aesthetic of the DPRK's principal TV channel

North Korean TV upgrades news studio, begins widescreen stereo service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2017
“Serious concern” about sanctions’ impact on North Korea aid work: UN DPRK rep

“Serious concern” about sanctions’ impact on North Korea aid work: UN DPRK rep

Multilateral and unilateral aspects of int'l sanctions regime impacting North Korea aid projects

“Serious concern” about sanctions’ impact on North Korea aid work: UN DPRK rep
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 7, 2017
Solar powered street cleaners emerge on streets of Pyongyang: photos

Solar powered street cleaners emerge on streets of Pyongyang: photos

Proliferation of solar-power continues to increase in energy-insufficient North Korea

Solar powered street cleaners emerge on streets of Pyongyang: photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 4, 2017
Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
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Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea

SUTL was previously listed as a 50% owner of a DPRK cigarette factory, reportedly had five in-country employees

Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2017
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