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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.

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Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
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Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life

Ganghwa and Gimpo west of Seoul provide unparalleled spots to witness the reality of division and how North Koreans live

Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 21, 2025
The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
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The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll joins the podcast to discuss inconsistent Kim Il Sung propaganda, Trump budget cuts and more

The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
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Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles

Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities

Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2025
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure

Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure

Foreign ministry told NK News reopening is expected to take place in April following pandemic-related closure in 2021

Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 8, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
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Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow

Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend

Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 1, 2025
Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels

Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels

He again referred to North Korea as ‘nuclear nation,’ signaling possible shift from Washington’s long-standing policy

Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 1, 2025
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
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The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington

NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more

The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
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In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future

Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm

In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2025
Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing

Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing

Informed source confirms report that DPRK’s support for Russia’s invasion was a key factor in decision

Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Chad O'Carroll March 14, 2025
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

US president again refers to DPRK as 'nuclear power' in another apparent departure from official policy

Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 14, 2025
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