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.
Pyongyang will likely welcome references to new US approach, while bristling at push to ‘modernize’ alliance with ROK
The stealth fighter jet can reach Pyongyang in as little as 11 minutes, able to travel at 1,200 miles per hour
Kim Yo Jong’s mocking criticism of ROK leader makes clear that Pyongyang sees no role for Seoul in future talks
Kim Yo Jong suggests openness to talks despite Russia ties, though experts say US will have to overhaul its approach
Sources say DPRK also set to appoint foreign ministry official as envoy to Germany but that Berlin may not approve
Policy absence raises concern that US is asleep at the wheel even as the DPRK advances nuke program and ties with Russia
Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence
Damage to nuclear sites and assassinations reinforce North Korea’s belief that only nukes can save it from similar fate
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses why secrecy remains the DPRK’s strongest defense and the possible return of tourism
Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal
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