March 29, 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.

News

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 26, 2023
News

North Korea warns of ‘insurmountable threats’ after US calls for UNSC meeting

Official says DPRK’s weapons are for self-defense, as Security Council fails to reach consensus on latest ICBM launch

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Shreyas ReddyApril 18, 2023
News

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 6, 2023
Analysis

Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea

UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 4, 2023
Analysis

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 3, 2023
News

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 3, 2023
News

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

Panel of Experts cite humanitarian concerns, but experts unsure if sanctions relief will help most vulnerable in county

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMarch 31, 2023
News

North Korean radio equipment shipped to Ethiopian military last year: UN report

Panel of Experts indicates DPRK’s Glocom Corp. has also expanded its online offering despite global sanctions pressure

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMarch 29, 2023
News

North Korea’s illicit fuel imports jumped 70% in 2022, UN data suggests

Member states tell Panel of Experts that DPRK imported nearly 800K barrels through August, exceeding annual cap

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMarch 28, 2023
News

Price to fish in North Korean waters soars ninefold to $450K, UN report suggests

Chinese mission dismisses evidence from Panel of Experts, as illegal fishing rapidly depletes DPRK fisheries

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMarch 27, 2023
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