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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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Month in Review

North Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2026

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | NK ProJuly 3, 2026
News

Talks with North Korea could restart fast after conditions shift: ex-Trump aide

Former officials from Washington, Stockholm and Seoul agree the moment for diplomacy has passed for now

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 29, 2026
News

North Korea confirms recalling its UK ambassador after a month in post

The sudden departure follows UK’s ‘heinous unethical politically-motivated’ sanctions on children’s camp, embassy says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas ReddyJune 17, 2026
North Korea News Podcast

Yoon’s prison sentence, Xi’s North Korea visit and shifting peninsula dynamics

Chad O’Carroll and Chris Green discuss drone operation ruling and China’s evolving approach to North Korea

Alannah HillAlannah Hill | Chad O'Carroll | NK NewsJune 16, 2026
Analysis

The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say

Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 9, 2026
Month in Review

North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim | NK ProJune 3, 2026
Investigations

North Korean showroom selling Lexus, Mercedes luxury cars for up to $250K

NK Pro confirms recent models on display despite sanctions on vehicle imports, often at double the international price

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 28, 2026
Month in Review

North Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2026

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim | NK ProMay 1, 2026
North Korea News Podcast

Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult

Author discusses how religion shaped the DPRK’s system, while NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks DMZ airspace incident

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsApril 7, 2026
Month in Review

North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2026

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim | NK ProApril 2, 2026

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