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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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Growing tensions on the Peninsula: The view from Pyongyang

Growing tensions on the Peninsula: The view from Pyongyang

In a short interview, North Korean think tank worker shares thoughts

Growing tensions on the Peninsula: The view from Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Christina Lee April 14, 2017
Koryo hotel renovations completed ahead of major N.Korean anniversary

Koryo hotel renovations completed ahead of major N.Korean anniversary

Partial renovation completed amid wider cosmetic improvements across the city

Koryo hotel renovations completed ahead of major N.Korean anniversary
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 11, 2017
Jim Dresnok, American who defected to N.Korea in 1962, died in 2016

Jim Dresnok, American who defected to N.Korea in 1962, died in 2016

American was high-profile defector who once starred in N.Korea propaganda movies

Jim Dresnok, American who defected to N.Korea in 1962, died in 2016
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2017
Facing sharp policy choices, U.S. sends navy strike group to Koreas

Facing sharp policy choices, U.S. sends navy strike group to Koreas

Deployment could provoke or avert further N.Korean nuclear and missile tests, experts say

Facing sharp policy choices, U.S. sends navy strike group to Koreas
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2017
Against sporting norms, S.Korea bans N.Korea flags at Olympic qualifier event

Against sporting norms, S.Korea bans N.Korea flags at Olympic qualifier event

South Korean authorities insist waving DPRK flag violates National Security Act

Against sporting norms, S.Korea bans N.Korea flags at Olympic qualifier event
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2017
U.S. policy review completed as Trump says he can “solve” N. Korea alone

U.S. policy review completed as Trump says he can “solve” N. Korea alone

President tells FT: "If China is not going to solve North Korea, we will."

U.S. policy review completed as Trump says he can “solve” N. Korea alone
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2017
Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio

Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio

With the President yet to appoint so many key personnel, what would happen in event of a crisis?

Team Trump: The serious gaps in the Korea portfolio
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2017
New 30+ floor buildings next to major Pyongyang square suggest regulations changing
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New 30+ floor buildings next to major Pyongyang square suggest regulations changing

New tower blocks appearing as close as 100m from capital's Kim Il Sung square

New 30+ floor buildings next to major Pyongyang square suggest regulations changing
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2017
Construction progress at Tumen city’s new bridge appears stalled: imagery
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Construction progress at Tumen city’s new bridge appears stalled: imagery

Bridge would connect China and North Korea, work previously stalled due to weather

Construction progress at Tumen city’s new bridge appears stalled: imagery
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 24, 2017
North Korea’s iconic Koryo Hotel under renovation: Photos

North Korea’s iconic Koryo Hotel under renovation: Photos

Facade refurbishment comes amid wider city-sprucing campaign, tourist insider says

North Korea’s iconic Koryo Hotel under renovation: Photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 23, 2017