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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.

News

North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation

DPRK delegation was to visit Brussels for first in-person meetings since pandemic began in early 2020

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 22, 2021
News

New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period

State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 21, 2021
News

First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began

DPRK delegation will visit Brussels to attend meetings on Korean issues for first time since COVID-19 outbreak

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 14, 2021
COVID-19

Last embassy from EU country shuts down in Pyongyang, say sources

Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang closes down after last two foreign embassy workers exit country

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 10, 2021
News

No signs of parade or other celebrations in Pyongyang ahead of key holiday

Any celebrations likely to be muted as sources in Pyongyang observe no indications of big upcoming event

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 9, 2021
News

UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea

Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 5, 2021
Analysis

G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?

Mercedes-Benz G-Class used as support vehicle for Kim Jong Un was briefly visible at the 2018 inter-Korean summit

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 20, 2021
News

China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations

Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 9, 2021
News

Sources say parade imminent: roads closed in Pyongyang, citizens gathering

Promptly organized military parade appears ready for kick-off in Pyongyang

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin ZwirkoSeptember 8, 2021
News

Preparations ramp up for North Korean military parade in Pyongyang

The parade may mark upcoming national holidays in September and October, sources and satellite evidence suggest

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin ZwirkoSeptember 8, 2021
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