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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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N.Koreans compete fiercely for harsh overseas jobs

N.Koreans compete fiercely for harsh overseas jobs

Observers divided over whether increased pay a net plus for workers despite maltreatment

N.Koreans compete fiercely for harsh overseas jobs
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 29, 2015
Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program

Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program

Humanitarian, intelligence experts question logistics, little-known charity behind allegedly DOD-backed scheme

Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2015
Important N. Korea-China bridge temporarily closed, notice reveals

Important N. Korea-China bridge temporarily closed, notice reveals

Closure follows recent accident caused by partial road collapse

Important N. Korea-China bridge temporarily closed, notice reveals
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 26, 2015
N. Korean membership of Intl’ Astronautical Federation ‘revoked’

N. Korean membership of Intl’ Astronautical Federation ‘revoked’

South Korean space agency complained of North Korean membership

N. Korean membership of Intl’ Astronautical Federation ‘revoked’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 19, 2015
August agreement shows Trustpolitik works: Park

August agreement shows Trustpolitik works: Park

Park says recent incident a good example of effectiveness of "Trustpolitik"

August agreement shows Trustpolitik works: Park
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2015
Russia and North Korea agree in principle to build joint trade house

Russia and North Korea agree in principle to build joint trade house

New trading house will attempt to boost bilateral trade between two nations

Russia and North Korea agree in principle to build joint trade house
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 14, 2015
N. Korean space agency becomes member of  Intl’ Astronautical Federation

N. Korean space agency becomes member of Intl’ Astronautical Federation

NADA submit annual budget of 102.5 euro amongst data for IAF membership application

N. Korean space agency becomes member of  Intl’ Astronautical Federation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 12, 2015
North Korea’s 70th anniversary parade suggests little change in policy

North Korea’s 70th anniversary parade suggests little change in policy

Parade demonstrates party commitment to nation's defense, shows off some newer equipment

North Korea’s 70th anniversary parade suggests little change in policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | John G. Grisafi October 10, 2015
Europe to North Korea charter flight scheduled for 2016

Europe to North Korea charter flight scheduled for 2016

One-off Belarus to North Korea service scheduled for May 2016

Europe to North Korea charter flight scheduled for 2016
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 9, 2015
Pivot to Asia: What does it mean for North Korea?

Pivot to Asia: What does it mean for North Korea?

Effect of Obama administration policy change on Korea unclear, or perhaps minimal

Pivot to Asia: What does it mean for North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 1, 2015