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July 17, 2024

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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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Photo tour part 1: Inside North Korea’s Rason intl’ trade fair
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Photo tour part 1: Inside North Korea’s Rason intl’ trade fair

Part one of NK Pro's exclusive photo tour of the recently held 6th annual Rason trade fair

Photo tour part 1: Inside North Korea’s Rason intl’ trade fair
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 17, 2016
North Korean diplomat defects to South Korea: MoU

North Korean diplomat defects to South Korea: MoU

Minister Thae arrived recently from UK with wife and children, unification ministry says

North Korean diplomat defects to South Korea: MoU
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 17, 2016
First U.S. tourist visits North Korean city of Sinuiju: Koryo Tours

First U.S. tourist visits North Korean city of Sinuiju: Koryo Tours

Development could lead to Americans being able to access Pyongyang by train

First U.S. tourist visits North Korean city of Sinuiju: Koryo Tours
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 15, 2016
Rason international trade fair wraps up, 100+ companies present
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Rason international trade fair wraps up, 100+ companies present

Amid shift towards consumer goods, fair has reached its peak, analyst suggests

Rason international trade fair wraps up, 100+ companies present
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 11, 2016
Singaporean investor behind new Pyongyang department store revealed
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Singaporean investor behind new Pyongyang department store revealed

Firm within walking distance of two known North Korean entities in Singapore

Singaporean investor behind new Pyongyang department store revealed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 8, 2016
Radar-capable traffic cams installed throughout Pyongyang, pictures show
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Radar-capable traffic cams installed throughout Pyongyang, pictures show

Camera network could have surveillance role, too, observers say

Radar-capable traffic cams installed throughout Pyongyang, pictures show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 5, 2016
N.Korean construction workers complete framework of 70-floor skyscraper
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N.Korean construction workers complete framework of 70-floor skyscraper

Carcass built in less than three months, state media says, with recent photos corroborating progress

N.Korean construction workers complete framework of 70-floor skyscraper
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 3, 2016
N. Korea launches ballistic missile from South Hwanghae: Yonhap

N. Korea launches ballistic missile from South Hwanghae: Yonhap

Rodong missile launched over 1000 km across country into Sea of Japan

N. Korea launches ballistic missile from South Hwanghae: Yonhap
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 2, 2016
N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters

N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters

Amid increasing international pressure and sanctions, law firm announces suspension of ops

N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2016
Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha

Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha

Historical data suggests North Korean cycle of provocation ahead

Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 27, 2016