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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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Orascom private jet pays unreported trip to North Korea
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Orascom private jet pays unreported trip to North Korea

Egyptian company may be trying to 'hash out the problems' related to cellphone network investment, Koryolink

Orascom private jet pays unreported trip to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 30, 2016
S. Korean president offers resignation, but uncertainty on timeline

S. Korean president offers resignation, but uncertainty on timeline

N.Korean propagandists may seize on development as evidence of Seoul's instability: observer

S. Korean president offers resignation, but uncertainty on timeline
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 29, 2016
N.Korea policy unlikely to change as Trump takes over: expert

N.Korea policy unlikely to change as Trump takes over: expert

Pyongyang provocation following inauguration could, however, dramatically influence approach

N.Korea policy unlikely to change as Trump takes over: expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 28, 2016
North Korea’s Mirim horse riding club launches taxi service

North Korea’s Mirim horse riding club launches taxi service

Taxi logo appears to be that of Mirim riding club, not Koryolink as previously thought

North Korea’s Mirim horse riding club launches taxi service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 25, 2016
Ahead of Trump, N.Korean foreign ministry issues nine page rebuke of Obama

Ahead of Trump, N.Korean foreign ministry issues nine page rebuke of Obama

Document intended to provide policy review for incoming Trump administration, expert says

Ahead of Trump, N.Korean foreign ministry issues nine page rebuke of Obama
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 23, 2016
Three potential scenarios for President Trump and North Korea
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Three potential scenarios for President Trump and North Korea

The incoming commander-in-chief can either engage, crack down, or do nothing: all are distinct possibilities

Three potential scenarios for President Trump and North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2016
N.Korea continues expansion of radar traffic-cam network
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N.Korea continues expansion of radar traffic-cam network

Growth of camera network shows increased scrutiny on traffic movement and road surveillance

N.Korea continues expansion of radar traffic-cam network
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 15, 2016
Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea

Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea

NK Pro analysis reveals state of North Korea's warship modernization program

Exclusive: New low-visibility corvette spotted in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 8, 2016
Senior U.S. official says N.Korean denuclearization ‘a lost cause’

Senior U.S. official says N.Korean denuclearization ‘a lost cause’

State Department spokesperson responds: "nothing’s changed … that’s not our position"

Senior U.S. official says N.Korean denuclearization ‘a lost cause’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2016
Despite reported flood construction halt, work continues on Ryomyong Street

Despite reported flood construction halt, work continues on Ryomyong Street

Construction notable given flood aid re-deployment announcements

Despite reported flood construction halt, work continues on Ryomyong Street
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 21, 2016