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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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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
Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain

Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain

Even if conditions emerge for dialogue, hurdles and historic record give little cause for hope

Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2016
North Korean airplane fire: “I thought I was going to die”

North Korean airplane fire: “I thought I was going to die”

Oxygen masks were deployed prior to emergency landing, regular visitor says

North Korean airplane fire: “I thought I was going to die”
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 22, 2016
4k GoPro dashboard-cam video of N.Korean capital published

4k GoPro dashboard-cam video of N.Korean capital published

Streets relatively empty throughout video, likely due to 2pm recording time

4k GoPro dashboard-cam video of N.Korean capital published
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 20, 2016