April 19, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.

Investigations

The revolving door: Why people end up quitting the North Korea field

Frustration at lack of progress among factors driving exodus, which some fear could diminish understanding of DPRK

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 30, 2023
What If?

What if North Korea keeps its COVID border controls for years to come?

Kim Jong Un may see little value in allowing outsiders to enter again, even if to the detriment of his people

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 28, 2023
Interviews

Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 23, 2023
News

Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea

China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 21, 2023
News

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse

Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 9, 2023
Columns

North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo

Condemning DPRK and issuing new sanctions do little to deter it from launches, raising need for new approaches

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 8, 2023
News

US nonproliferation official clarifies remarks on arms control with North Korea

Bonnie Jenkins endorses full denuclearization line months after saying US ‘wouldn’t say no’ to prospect of arms control

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 7, 2023
News

North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South

State media publishes photos of people freely expressing discontent with leader — an activity not tolerated in DPRK

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 6, 2023
News

More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls

Russian Embassy reports just 21 personnel remain in Pyongyang after more than 3 years without staff rotations

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 5, 2023
News

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJune 2, 2023
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