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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. Korea declares no-sail zone on its east coast: Yonhap

N. Korea declares no-sail zone on its east coast: Yonhap

Analysts suspect SLBM launch or "new type of ballistic missile"

N. Korea declares no-sail zone on its east coast: Yonhap
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 15, 2015
Engage Korea: A conference aiming to support peace-building on the peninsula

Engage Korea: A conference aiming to support peace-building on the peninsula

Conference organizers explain rationale for approach to Korean engagement

Engage Korea: A conference aiming to support peace-building on the peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 2, 2015
Kim Jong Un yet to consolidate power: expert

Kim Jong Un yet to consolidate power: expert

Next two to five years are crucial for Kim Jong Un, N.Korea leadership expert suggests

Kim Jong Un yet to consolidate power: expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 1, 2015
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