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December 14, 2024

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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.

Analysis

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

Former US officials say resolving conflict will be Trump’s first priority but could be a way to gain leverage over DPRK

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas ReddyNovember 11, 2024
Analysis

Why North Korean denuclearization will likely take backseat in second Trump term

Former US officials say DPRK is no longer Trump’s ‘most urgent problem,’ though rapport with Kim Jong Un may spur talks

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas ReddyNovember 8, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un

The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties

News

Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon

South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks

Analysis

Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way

While personal rapport with Kim Jong Un could help revive diplomacy, a repeat of ‘fire and fury’ can’t be ruled out

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 7, 2024
News

North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say

Insiders report little progress on plans to open in December, while DPRK troops in Ukraine could bring tourism sanctions

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 28, 2024
Analysis

What North Korea stands to gain by sending troops to fight in Ukraine

DPRK likely seeks Russian cash or tech, but deployment risks exposing troops to outside info and inciting wider response

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 21, 2024
Analysis

How Kim Jong Un’s anti-unification strategy entertains offensive military goals

North Korea has increasingly signaled nukes are not just for deterrence as it tests weapons designed for war with South

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 16, 2024
Interviews

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 15, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties