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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. Korean delegation get little attention at China’s Victory Day celebration

N. Korean delegation get little attention at China’s Victory Day celebration

Prime-position reception of Park will have 'alarmed' Pyongyang, diplomatic observer says

N. Korean delegation get little attention at China’s Victory Day celebration
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 3, 2015
Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea

Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea

New building will contain largest department store in Pyongyang, source says

Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 2, 2015
Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist

Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist

Yonhap journalist says claim was falsified by North Korea human rights activists

Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2015
Kim Jong Il ‘birthplace’ undamaged, despite claim ‘raging fire’ burned it down

Kim Jong Il ‘birthplace’ undamaged, despite claim ‘raging fire’ burned it down

Visitors say no sign of fire at or around 'Paektu Secret Camp'

Kim Jong Il ‘birthplace’ undamaged, despite claim ‘raging fire’ burned it down
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2015
S. Korea asks journalists to stop describing loudspeakers as ‘propaganda’

S. Korea asks journalists to stop describing loudspeakers as ‘propaganda’

Journalists criticize South Korean governments interference in work, highlight definition of 'propaganda'

S. Korea asks journalists to stop describing loudspeakers as ‘propaganda’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 25, 2015
North, South Korea reach six-clause agreement after talks

North, South Korea reach six-clause agreement after talks

Two Koreas agree to step down from hostilities, North Korea expresses 'regret' over mine blast incident

North, South Korea reach six-clause agreement after talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2015
Analysis: What outcome can we expect from inter-Korean talks?

Analysis: What outcome can we expect from inter-Korean talks?

Analysts, observers uncertain that talks can lead to major accord

Analysis: What outcome can we expect from inter-Korean talks?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2015
As talks enter third day, N. Korea forward deploys landing crafts, special forces

As talks enter third day, N. Korea forward deploys landing crafts, special forces

Meanwhile, South Korea continues anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts

As talks enter third day, N. Korea forward deploys landing crafts, special forces
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2015
As talks continue, N. Korean media calls President Park ‘confrontational maniac’

As talks continue, N. Korean media calls President Park ‘confrontational maniac’

Media reports and troop movements indicate delicate nature of current inter-Korean relations

As talks continue, N. Korean media calls President Park ‘confrontational maniac’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2015
Marathon Korea talks end without resolution, continuing on Sunday afternoon

Marathon Korea talks end without resolution, continuing on Sunday afternoon

Talks between the two Koreas ended without resolution at 4.15AM, following 10 hour session

Marathon Korea talks end without resolution, continuing on Sunday afternoon
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 22, 2015