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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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Malaysia confirmed Kim Jong Nam’s identity with ‘child’s DNA’: DPM

Malaysia confirmed Kim Jong Nam’s identity with ‘child’s DNA’: DPM

News of DNA recognition casts light on how Malaysian authorities identified corpse

Malaysia confirmed Kim Jong Nam’s identity with ‘child’s DNA’: DPM
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2017
N.Korea’s Ryomyong street renovation project nearing completion: Photos

N.Korea’s Ryomyong street renovation project nearing completion: Photos

"20,000 trees" being planted along 580-meter street, says Pyongyang Times

N.Korea’s Ryomyong street renovation project nearing completion: Photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2017
Multilateral meeting over North Korean sanctions canceled by U.S.: sources

Multilateral meeting over North Korean sanctions canceled by U.S.: sources

The consultative body, dubbed "Grim Reaper", is held regularly and in secret: MOFA

Multilateral meeting over North Korean sanctions canceled by U.S.: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Dagyum Ji March 8, 2017
N. Korea launches four projectiles into East Sea: JCS

N. Korea launches four projectiles into East Sea: JCS

Unidentified projectile comes from location N. Korea launches its satellites

N. Korea launches four projectiles into East Sea: JCS
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 5, 2017
Malaysia expels N.Korean ambassador: Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia expels N.Korean ambassador: Kuala Lumpur

Kang Chol has 48 hours to leave the country

Malaysia expels N.Korean ambassador: Kuala Lumpur
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 4, 2017
North Korea’s Air Koryo selling tobacco, soft drinks: photos

North Korea’s Air Koryo selling tobacco, soft drinks: photos

Airline continues business diversification through entry into consumer goods sector

North Korea’s Air Koryo selling tobacco, soft drinks: photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2017
Talks between ex-U.S. officials and N.Korea called off due to visa denial

Talks between ex-U.S. officials and N.Korea called off due to visa denial

Track 1.5 talks would have been held in March

Talks between ex-U.S. officials and N.Korea called off due to visa denial
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 25, 2017
N.Korea starts solar-powered ferry shuttle service for Pyongyang

N.Korea starts solar-powered ferry shuttle service for Pyongyang

Shuttle service designed to relieve pressure during Pyongyang rush-hour, state media says

N.Korea starts solar-powered ferry shuttle service for Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 21, 2017
Update: Malaysian Ambassador in North Korea to return to capital

Update: Malaysian Ambassador in North Korea to return to capital

Malaysian embassy in Pyongyang says has no plans to leave the capital

Update: Malaysian Ambassador in North Korea to return to capital
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2017
Ex-U.S. officials may host talks with visiting N.Korean delegation

Ex-U.S. officials may host talks with visiting N.Korean delegation

Successful talks could pave the way for return to direct talks between the U.S. and DPRK

Ex-U.S. officials may host talks with visiting N.Korean delegation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 19, 2017