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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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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
N.Korean leaflets found again in Seoul, one of which targets Donald Trump

N.Korean leaflets found again in Seoul, one of which targets Donald Trump

First time leaflet designers target U.S. President Donald J. Trump

N.Korean leaflets found again in Seoul, one of which targets Donald Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 19, 2017