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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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Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions

Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions

Human rights activists have differing opinions on case of Kim Ryon Hui

Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2015
North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2015
Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River

Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River

Display will form backdrop for 70th anniversary of WKP celebrations

Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 21, 2015
Re-education wing of North Korea’s Camp 15 closes, report says

Re-education wing of North Korea’s Camp 15 closes, report says

Despite development, report-authors say they cannot confirm Camp 15's closure

Re-education wing of North Korea’s Camp 15 closes, report says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2015
North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

Introduction of new service will also boost Pyongyang taxi capacity

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 14, 2015
Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang

Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang

'Irreconcilable differences' cited as reason for the termination of joint venture

Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2015
Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain

Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain

Human rights activist suggests plans unlikely to be turned into reality anytime soon

Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 7, 2015
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